Western Presbyterian Church
Worship Facility in Washington, DC, DC · 2401 Virginia Avenue N.W. · 20037
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 40 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 45.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 91.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 158 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 355,269 kWh |
| Natural gas | 9,723 therms |
| Water use | 522 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 48,460 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM4018408:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 40 | -5 | 45.1 kBtu/ft² | 158 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 45 | +2 | 40.7 kBtu/ft² | 144 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 43 | ±0 | 44.7 kBtu/ft² | 153 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 43 | -6 | 44.0 kBtu/ft² | 159 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 49 | +3 | 39.4 kBtu/ft² | 145 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 46 | -12 | 44.2 kBtu/ft² | 160 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 58 | -5 | 26.1 kBtu/ft² | 119 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 63 | -9 | 24.0 kBtu/ft² | 140 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 72 | +2 | 22.4 kBtu/ft² | 134 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 70 | -1 | 22.9 kBtu/ft² | 160 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 71 | +1 | 22.3 kBtu/ft² | 157 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 70 | 22.5 kBtu/ft² | 158 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
WESTERN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TRUSTEES
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Location
- Address
- 2401 Virginia Avenue N.W.
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20037
- Coordinates
- 38.89853, -77.05196
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Western Presbyterian Church's energy grade?
Western Presbyterian Church scores 40 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 Western Presbyterian Church use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 45.1 kBtu/ft² (91.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 48,460 sq ft, including 355,269 kWh of electricity and 9,723 therms of natural gas.
What are Western Presbyterian Church's carbon emissions?
Western Presbyterian Church reported 158 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.3 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:PM4018408:2024.