The Somerset House
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 1801 16th St NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 98 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 28.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 62.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 200 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 507,339 kWh |
| Natural gas | 9,072 therms |
| Water use | 1,002 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 92,920 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM10524144:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 98 | ±0 | 28.4 kBtu/ft² | 200 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 98 | -1 | 27.0 kBtu/ft² | 192 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 99 | +11 | 27.7 kBtu/ft² | 199 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 88 | -1 | 41.2 kBtu/ft² | 194 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 89 | +3 | 40.9 kBtu/ft² | 191 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 86 | -1 | 45.3 kBtu/ft² | 221 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 87 | 44.8 kBtu/ft² | 225 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS
DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require buildings below the performance standard to improve on 5-year compliance cycles, with penalties for buildings that fail to meet their pathway.
Ownership
SOMERSET HOUSE CONDO
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Location
- Address
- 1801 16th St NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.91437, -77.03604
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Somerset House's energy grade?
The Somerset House scores 98 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Somerset House use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 28.4 kBtu/ft² (62.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 92,920 sq ft, including 507,339 kWh of electricity and 9,072 therms of natural gas.
What are The Somerset House's carbon emissions?
The Somerset House reported 200 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.1 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require buildings below the performance standard to improve on 5-year compliance cycles, with penalties for buildings that fail to meet their pathway.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record dc:PM10524144:2024.