The Watergate Hotel
Hotel in Washington, DC, DC · 2650 Virginia Ave NW · 20037
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 41 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 146.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 236.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,256 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 9.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,190,601 kWh |
| Natural gas | 20,950 therms |
| Water use | 8,970 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 227,000 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM49855992:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 41 | +2 | 146.7 kBtu/ft² | 2,256 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 39 | -1 | 153.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,299 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 40 | -19 | 151.6 kBtu/ft² | 2,317 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 59 | 127.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,977 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
WATERGATE HOTEL LLC
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Location
- Address
- 2650 Virginia Ave NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20037
- Coordinates
- 38.89934, -77.05582
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Watergate Hotel's energy grade?
The Watergate Hotel scores 41 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Watergate Hotel use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 146.7 kBtu/ft² (236.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 227,000 sq ft, including 3,190,601 kWh of electricity and 20,950 therms of natural gas.
What are The Watergate Hotel's carbon emissions?
The Watergate Hotel reported 2,256 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (9.9 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:PM49855992:2024.