Back of the Yards HS
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 2111 W 47th St · 60609
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 11 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 98.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 191.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,041 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 9.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,153,818 kWh |
| Natural gas | 100,863 therms |
| Gross floor area | 212,285 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251873:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 11 | -12 | 98.2 kBtu/ft² | 2,041 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 23 | -4 | 92.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,834 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 27 | -32 | 83.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,766 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 59 | 54.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,369 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 38 | +6 | 87.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,170 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 32 | -51 | 102.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,398 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 83 | +1 | 41.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,606 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 82 | 40.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,715 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
- 2111 W 47th St
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60609
- Coordinates
- 41.94094, -87.66884
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Back of the Yards HS's energy grade?
Back of the Yards HS 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 Back of the Yards HS use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 98.2 kBtu/ft² (191.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 212,285 sq ft, including 3,153,818 kWh of electricity and 100,863 therms of natural gas.
What are Back of the Yards HS's carbon emissions?
Back of the Yards HS reported 2,041 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (9.6 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:251873:2023.