CICS Ralph Ellison
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 1817 W. 80th St. · 60620
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 46 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 83.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 134.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 466 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 538,966 kWh |
| Natural gas | 39,224 therms |
| Gross floor area | 69,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:252025:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 46 | +2 | 83.5 kBtu/ft² | 466 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 44 | +3 | 97.2 kBtu/ft² | 510 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 41 | -4 | 96.8 kBtu/ft² | 531 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 45 | -8 | 91.8 kBtu/ft² | 531 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 53 | +48 | 69.0 kBtu/ft² | 949 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 5 | +4 | 132.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,048 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 1 | -1 | 189.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,145 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 2 | 151.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,237 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
No owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 1817 W. 80th St.
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60620
- Coordinates
- 41.98593, -87.72837
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is CICS Ralph Ellison's energy grade?
CICS Ralph Ellison scores 46 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 CICS Ralph Ellison use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 83.5 kBtu/ft² (134.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 69,000 sq ft, including 538,966 kWh of electricity and 39,224 therms of natural gas.
What are CICS Ralph Ellison's carbon emissions?
CICS Ralph Ellison reported 466 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:252025:2023.