University Towers
Multifamily Housing in Ann Arbor, MI · 536 S Forest Ave.
Benchmarking and Disclosure Ordinance (2021) · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 95 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 67.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 87.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 962 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Water use | 13,069 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 222,126 sq ft |
| Source record | ann_arbor:A2BLD-00017:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 95 | +8 | 67.5 kBtu/ft² | 962 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 87 | -7 | 85.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,279 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 94 | 66.2 kBtu/ft² | 967 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Benchmarking and Disclosure Ordinance (2021)
Ann Arbor's ordinance requires commercial buildings over 20,000 sq ft to benchmark and disclose annually as part of the A2ZERO carbon-neutrality plan.
Ownership
UNIVERSITY TOWERS LLC
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Location
- Address
- 536 S Forest Ave.
- City
- Ann Arbor
- State
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 42.27530, -83.73352
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is University Towers's energy grade?
University Towers scores 95 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2023 Ann Arbor disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does University Towers use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 67.5 kBtu/ft² (87.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 222,126 sq ft.
What are University Towers's carbon emissions?
University Towers reported 962 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.3 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2023. Ann Arbor's ordinance requires commercial buildings over 20,000 sq ft to benchmark and disclose annually as part of the A2ZERO carbon-neutrality plan.
Dataset updated . Source: Energy & Water Benchmarking disclosure, record ann_arbor:A2BLD-00017:2023.