Crerar Library
Library in Chicago, IL · 5730 South Ellis Avenue · 60637
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | — |
| Site EUI | 103.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 154.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,393 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,319,070 kWh |
| Natural gas | 71 therms |
| Water use | 1,038 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 168,656 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:252038:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | — | 103.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,393 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 121.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,582 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 144.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,881 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 101.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,527 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | 117.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,750 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | 112.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,685 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 86.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,482 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 76.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,493 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
- 5730 South Ellis Avenue
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60637
- Coordinates
- 41.89626, -87.70978
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Crerar Library's energy grade?
Crerar Library did not report an ENERGY STAR score in its 2023 disclosure, but its site energy-use intensity was 103.0 kBtu/ft².
How much energy does Crerar Library use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 103.0 kBtu/ft² (154.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 168,656 sq ft, including 1,319,070 kWh of electricity and 71 therms of natural gas.
What are Crerar Library's carbon emissions?
Crerar Library reported 1,393 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.3 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:252038:2023.