Blackwood
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 5200-5208 S. Blackstone Avenue · 60615
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 43 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 66.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 134.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 997 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,595,999 kWh |
| Natural gas | 44,147 therms |
| Gross floor area | 148,157 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:188280:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 43 | +2 | 66.6 kBtu/ft² | 997 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 41 | +5 | 71.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,056 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 36 | -1 | 72.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,082 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 37 | ±0 | 73.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,146 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 37 | -8 | 76.0 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 45 | +3 | 74.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,193 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 42 | -8 | 69.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,204 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 50 | 66.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,184 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
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Location
- Address
- 5200-5208 S. Blackstone Avenue
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60615
- Coordinates
- 41.96047, -87.65028
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blackwood's energy grade?
Blackwood scores 43 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 Blackwood use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 66.6 kBtu/ft² (134.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 148,157 sq ft, including 1,595,999 kWh of electricity and 44,147 therms of natural gas.
What are Blackwood's carbon emissions?
Blackwood reported 997 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.7 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:188280:2023.