AlgonOuin #1
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 1605 E. 50th Street · 60615
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 11 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 87.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 179.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 533 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 9.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 864,475 kWh |
| Natural gas | 22,565 therms |
| Gross floor area | 59,310 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101710:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 11 | -6 | 87.8 kBtu/ft² | 533 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 17 | +5 | 125.3 kBtu/ft² | 529 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 12 | +2 | 129.1 kBtu/ft² | 539 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 10 | -2 | 127.7 kBtu/ft² | 576 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 12 | +1 | 127.9 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 11 | +7 | 128.7 kBtu/ft² | 609 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 4 | ±0 | 129.1 kBtu/ft² | 700 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 4 | 130.7 kBtu/ft² | 707 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance
Covered buildings that fail to benchmark and report face fines of up to $100 plus $25 per day of violation under the ordinance.
Ownership
No owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 1605 E. 50th Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60615
- Coordinates
- 41.91094, -87.62639
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is AlgonOuin #1's energy grade?
AlgonOuin #1 scores 11 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does AlgonOuin #1 use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 87.8 kBtu/ft² (179.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 59,310 sq ft, including 864,475 kWh of electricity and 22,565 therms of natural gas.
What are AlgonOuin #1's carbon emissions?
AlgonOuin #1 reported 533 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (9.0 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2023. Covered buildings that fail to benchmark and report face fines of up to $100 plus $25 per day of violation under the ordinance.
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Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:101710:2023.