Dewey
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 5415 S Union Ave · 60609
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 31 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 76.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 131.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 567 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 732,505 kWh |
| Natural gas | 40,843 therms |
| Gross floor area | 86,191 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251409:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 31 | 76.4 kBtu/ft² | 567 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 32 | -9 | 82.3 kBtu/ft² | 610 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 41 | 73.0 kBtu/ft² | 500 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 28 | -25 | 91.2 kBtu/ft² | 719 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 53 | +16 | 69.0 kBtu/ft² | 626 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 37 | +5 | 79.6 kBtu/ft² | 728 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 32 | 80.8 kBtu/ft² | 805 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
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Location
- Address
- 5415 S Union Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60609
- Coordinates
- 41.93863, -87.64080
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dewey's energy grade?
Dewey scores 31 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 Dewey use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 76.4 kBtu/ft² (131.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 86,191 sq ft, including 732,505 kWh of electricity and 40,843 therms of natural gas.
What are Dewey's carbon emissions?
Dewey reported 567 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.6 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:251409:2023.