Alpha Tower Apartments
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 936 E. 47th Street · 60653
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 19 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 92.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 150.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,037 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,229,623 kWh |
| Natural gas | 84,770 therms |
| Gross floor area | 136,957 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:117248:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 19 | ±0 | 92.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,037 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 19 | +6 | 105.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,108 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 13 | +2 | 103.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,183 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 11 | +5 | 105.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,269 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 6 | +2 | 126.2 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 4 | +1 | 139.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,537 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 3 | -2 | 134.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,573 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 5 | 126.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,542 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Chicago Energy 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
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Location
- Address
- 936 E. 47th Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60653
- Coordinates
- 41.93119, -87.76480
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- Granville Apartments, LLCscore 91
Multifamily Housing · 147,000 sq ft
- Chapin Hallscore —
College/University · 65,745 sq ft
See also: most efficient in Chicago · biggest emitters
Frequently asked questions
What is Alpha Tower Apartments's energy grade?
Alpha Tower Apartments scores 19 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 Alpha Tower Apartments use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 92.5 kBtu/ft² (150.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 136,957 sq ft, including 1,229,623 kWh of electricity and 84,770 therms of natural gas.
What are Alpha Tower Apartments's carbon emissions?
Alpha Tower Apartments reported 1,037 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.6 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.
Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:117248:2023.