The Southern Building
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 1425 H Street, NW · 20005
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 73 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 42.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 114.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 723 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,293,372 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,746 therms |
| Water use | 6,327 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 198,331 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3055681:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 73 | ±0 | 42.9 kBtu/ft² | 723 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 73 | +4 | 41.7 kBtu/ft² | 720 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 69 | -1 | 45.8 kBtu/ft² | 770 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 70 | -4 | 44.0 kBtu/ft² | 782 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 74 | +3 | 41.9 kBtu/ft² | 775 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 71 | +10 | 49.2 kBtu/ft² | 902 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 61 | -15 | 59.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,063 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 76 | ±0 | 64.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,189 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 76 | +2 | 66.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,266 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 74 | +5 | 69.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,501 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 69 | +8 | 74.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,607 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 61 | -3 | 78.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,745 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 64 | 71.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,659 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
SOUTHERN BUILDING ASSOCIATES LLP
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Location
- Address
- 1425 H Street, NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20005
- Coordinates
- 38.90044, -77.03306
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Southern Building's energy grade?
The Southern Building scores 73 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Southern Building use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 42.9 kBtu/ft² (114.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 198,331 sq ft, including 2,293,372 kWh of electricity and 6,746 therms of natural gas.
What are The Southern Building's carbon emissions?
The Southern Building reported 723 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.6 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:PM3055681:2024.