The Van Buren
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 6505 14th St NW · 20012
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 58 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 63.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 104.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 269 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 417,035 kWh |
| Natural gas | 27,061 therms |
| Water use | 3,234 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 65,416 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3997957:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 58 | +8 | 63.1 kBtu/ft² | 269 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 50 | +2 | 64.3 kBtu/ft² | 274 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 48 | +1 | 72.7 kBtu/ft² | 300 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 47 | +8 | 71.4 kBtu/ft² | 304 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 39 | -3 | 74.2 kBtu/ft² | 318 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 42 | ±0 | 76.7 kBtu/ft² | 316 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 42 | -10 | 77.6 kBtu/ft² | 344 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 52 | -11 | 71.7 kBtu/ft² | 337 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 63 | +3 | 71.5 kBtu/ft² | 336 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 60 | -4 | 74.7 kBtu/ft² | 373 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 64 | 75.9 kBtu/ft² | 364 tCO₂e | |
| 2013 | — | — | — |
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
LUZON ASSOCIATES LP
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Location
- Address
- 6505 14th St NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20012
- Coordinates
- 38.96964, -77.03301
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Van Buren's energy grade?
The Van Buren scores 58 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Van Buren use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 63.1 kBtu/ft² (104.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 65,416 sq ft, including 417,035 kWh of electricity and 27,061 therms of natural gas.
What are The Van Buren's carbon emissions?
The Van Buren reported 269 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.1 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:PM3997957:2024.