Two Independence Square
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 300 E St SW · 20546
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 99 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 47.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 118.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,458 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 7,239,363 kWh |
| Natural gas | 54,646 therms |
| Water use | 6,420 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 634,947 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM1420135:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 99 | ±0 | 47.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,458 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 99 | +2 | 45.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,393 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 97 | -1 | 51.1 kBtu/ft² | 2,597 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 98 | -1 | 46.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,546 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 99 | +3 | 43.6 kBtu/ft² | 2,494 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 96 | +6 | 53.8 kBtu/ft² | 3,256 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 90 | ±0 | 60.5 kBtu/ft² | 3,721 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 90 | +2 | 58.9 kBtu/ft² | 4,211 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 88 | -1 | 61.9 kBtu/ft² | 4,575 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 89 | +2 | 63.5 kBtu/ft² | 5,449 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 87 | +5 | 65.9 kBtu/ft² | 5,664 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 82 | +7 | 73.7 kBtu/ft² | 6,129 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 75 | 81.6 kBtu/ft² | 7,556 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
TWO INDEPENDENCE HANA OW LLC
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Location
- Address
- 300 E St SW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20546
- Coordinates
- 38.88292, -77.01639
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Two Independence Square's energy grade?
Two Independence Square scores 99 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 Two Independence Square use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 47.5 kBtu/ft² (118.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 634,947 sq ft, including 7,239,363 kWh of electricity and 54,646 therms of natural gas.
What are Two Independence Square's carbon emissions?
Two Independence Square reported 2,458 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.9 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:PM1420135:2024.