Bronzeville Classical
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 8 W Root St · 60609
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 61 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 55.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 96.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 308 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 403,782 kWh |
| Natural gas | 21,694 therms |
| Gross floor area | 63,929 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251419:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 61 | +13 | 55.5 kBtu/ft² | 308 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 48 | +13 | 74.6 kBtu/ft² | 385 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 35 | -19 | 82.9 kBtu/ft² | 437 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 54 | 76.9 kBtu/ft² | 373 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 99 | -1 | 17.6 kBtu/ft² | 175 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 100 | +20 | 0.2 kBtu/ft² | 1 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 80 | +15 | 63.1 kBtu/ft² | 382 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 65 | 70.4 kBtu/ft² | 478 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
- 8 W Root St
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60609
- Coordinates
- 41.89688, -87.62193
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bronzeville Classical's energy grade?
Bronzeville Classical scores 61 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Bronzeville Classical use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 55.5 kBtu/ft² (96.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 63,929 sq ft, including 403,782 kWh of electricity and 21,694 therms of natural gas.
What are Bronzeville Classical's carbon emissions?
Bronzeville Classical reported 308 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.8 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:251419:2023.