Columbia Explorers
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 4520 S Kedzie Ave · 60632
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 19 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 74.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 151.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 685 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,107,530 kWh |
| Natural gas | 29,478 therms |
| Gross floor area | 90,500 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251555:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 19 | -21 | 74.3 kBtu/ft² | 685 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 40 | +16 | 68.3 kBtu/ft² | 698 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 24 | -10 | 79.2 kBtu/ft² | 721 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 34 | 71.9 kBtu/ft² | 686 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 67 | -8 | 52.8 kBtu/ft² | 684 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 75 | -2 | 57.9 kBtu/ft² | 791 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 77 | -5 | 52.6 kBtu/ft² | 777 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 82 | 50.2 kBtu/ft² | 777 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
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Location
- Address
- 4520 S Kedzie Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60632
- Coordinates
- 41.83388, -87.65062
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia Explorers's energy grade?
Columbia Explorers scores 19 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 Columbia Explorers use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 74.3 kBtu/ft² (151.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 90,500 sq ft, including 1,107,530 kWh of electricity and 29,478 therms of natural gas.
What are Columbia Explorers's carbon emissions?
Columbia Explorers reported 685 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.6 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:251555:2023.