AlgonOuin #5
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 1617 E. 50th Street · 60615
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 20 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 99.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 158.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 472 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 537,187 kWh |
| Natural gas | 40,583 therms |
| Gross floor area | 59,310 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:260034:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 20 | -11 | 99.3 kBtu/ft² | 472 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 31 | +9 | 104.1 kBtu/ft² | 462 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 22 | -2 | 114.2 kBtu/ft² | 479 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 24 | +1 | 110.3 kBtu/ft² | 486 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 23 | -12 | 116.8 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 35 | +17 | 108.9 kBtu/ft² | 484 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 18 | -11 | 122.6 kBtu/ft² | 542 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 29 | 113.3 kBtu/ft² | 517 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
- 1617 E. 50th Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60615
- Coordinates
- 41.90096, -87.61993
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is AlgonOuin #5's energy grade?
AlgonOuin #5 scores 20 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 #5 use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 99.3 kBtu/ft² (158.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 59,310 sq ft, including 537,187 kWh of electricity and 40,583 therms of natural gas.
What are AlgonOuin #5's carbon emissions?
AlgonOuin #5 reported 472 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.0 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:260034:2023.