Wonder Plaza
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 2301 Georgia Avenue, NW · 20001
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2018
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 16 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 89.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 238.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 961 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,672,168 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,990 therms |
| Water use | 1,550 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 110,000 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3513078:2018 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018latest | 16 | -36 | 89.2 kBtu/ft² | 961 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 52 | +16 | 59.6 kBtu/ft² | 712 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 36 | -37 | 74.6 kBtu/ft² | 899 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 73 | +3 | 82.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,143 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 70 | 83.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,186 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
HOWARD UNIVERSITY (LAND ONLY)
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Location
- Address
- 2301 Georgia Avenue, NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20001
- Coordinates
- 38.92061, -77.02162
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wonder Plaza's energy grade?
Wonder Plaza scores 16 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2018 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Wonder Plaza use?
Its 2018 site energy-use intensity was 89.2 kBtu/ft² (238.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 110,000 sq ft, including 2,672,168 kWh of electricity and 6,990 therms of natural gas.
What are Wonder Plaza's carbon emissions?
Wonder Plaza reported 961 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.7 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2018. 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:PM3513078:2018.