Casals
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 3501 W Potomac Ave · 60651
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 8 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 100.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 181.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 605 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 9.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 845,533 kWh |
| Natural gas | 37,898 therms |
| Gross floor area | 66,550 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251459:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 8 | -14 | 100.3 kBtu/ft² | 605 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 22 | -1 | 95.2 kBtu/ft² | 527 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 23 | -11 | 91.2 kBtu/ft² | 525 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 34 | 75.7 kBtu/ft² | 487 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 12 | -11 | 106.3 kBtu/ft² | 716 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 23 | +5 | 106.2 kBtu/ft² | 734 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 18 | -4 | 105.2 kBtu/ft² | 784 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 22 | 94.3 kBtu/ft² | 806 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
- 3501 W Potomac Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60651
- Coordinates
- 41.97566, -87.70120
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Casals's energy grade?
Casals scores 8 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 Casals use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 100.3 kBtu/ft² (181.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 66,550 sq ft, including 845,533 kWh of electricity and 37,898 therms of natural gas.
What are Casals's carbon emissions?
Casals reported 605 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (9.1 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:251459:2023.