Breckinridge House
Residence Hall/Dormitory in Chicago, IL · 1442 E. 59th Street · 60637
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 95 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 51.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 68.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 189 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 60,900 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2 therms |
| Water use | 50 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 50,698 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:256502:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 95 | -1 | 51.5 kBtu/ft² | 189 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 96 | ±0 | 55.7 kBtu/ft² | 201 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 96 | +1 | 52.5 kBtu/ft² | 195 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 95 | -2 | 55.0 kBtu/ft² | 209 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 97 | +2 | 47.6 kBtu/ft² | 189 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 95 | 57.9 kBtu/ft² | 226 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
No owner listed in the disclosure.
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Location
- Address
- 1442 E. 59th Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60637
- Coordinates
- 41.85779, -87.62546
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Breckinridge House's energy grade?
Breckinridge House scores 95 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Breckinridge House use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 51.5 kBtu/ft² (68.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 50,698 sq ft, including 60,900 kWh of electricity and 2 therms of natural gas.
What are Breckinridge House's carbon emissions?
Breckinridge House reported 189 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.7 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.
Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:256502:2023.