The Towers Condominium
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 4201 Cathedral Avenue NW · 20016
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 96 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 40.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 68.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,612 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 4,154,815 kWh |
| Natural gas | 257,471 therms |
| Water use | 20,718 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 979,005 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3503998:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 96 | +1 | 40.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,612 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 95 | +1 | 39.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,604 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 94 | +1 | 47.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,983 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 93 | +1 | 46.5 kBtu/ft² | 3,056 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 92 | +1 | 45.6 kBtu/ft² | 3,052 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 91 | -5 | 48.5 kBtu/ft² | 3,284 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 96 | +3 | 52.0 kBtu/ft² | 4,138 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 93 | 56.6 kBtu/ft² | 4,406 tCO₂e | |
| 2013 | — | 57.6 kBtu/ft² | 4,396 tCO₂e | |
| 2012 | — | 47.2 kBtu/ft² | 4,132 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
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Location
- Address
- 4201 Cathedral Avenue NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20016
- Coordinates
- 38.93082, -77.08298
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Towers Condominium's energy grade?
The Towers Condominium scores 96 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 Towers Condominium use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 40.8 kBtu/ft² (68.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 979,005 sq ft, including 4,154,815 kWh of electricity and 257,471 therms of natural gas.
What are The Towers Condominium's carbon emissions?
The Towers Condominium reported 2,612 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.7 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:PM3503998:2024.