Watergate West - 2700 Virginia Ave NW
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 2700 Virginia Avenue NW · 20037
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 30 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 67.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 117.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,309 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,278,481 kWh |
| Natural gas | 118,077 therms |
| Water use | 4,936 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 290,413 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM4013976:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 30 | +2 | 67.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,309 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 28 | +1 | 66.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,276 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 27 | +5 | 73.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,401 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 22 | -9 | 71.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,417 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 31 | +9 | 65.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,269 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 22 | -5 | 82.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,559 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 27 | +26 | 79.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,549 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 1 | ±0 | 143.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,936 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 1 | ±0 | 172.0 kBtu/ft² | 3,285 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 1 | ±0 | 174.0 kBtu/ft² | 3,497 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 1 | 206.6 kBtu/ft² | 4,683 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
WATERGATE WEST INC
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Location
- Address
- 2700 Virginia Avenue NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20037
- Coordinates
- 38.90003, -77.05620
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Watergate West - 2700 Virginia Ave NW's energy grade?
Watergate West - 2700 Virginia Ave NW scores 30 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 Watergate West - 2700 Virginia Ave NW use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 67.4 kBtu/ft² (117.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 290,413 sq ft, including 2,278,481 kWh of electricity and 118,077 therms of natural gas.
What are Watergate West - 2700 Virginia Ave NW's carbon emissions?
Watergate West - 2700 Virginia Ave NW reported 1,309 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.5 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:PM4013976:2024.