Epic Academy Charter High School
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 8255 S. Houston · 60617
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 77 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 46.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 74.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 261 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 292,201 kWh |
| Natural gas | 22,854 therms |
| Gross floor area | 69,921 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251859:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 77 | +8 | 46.9 kBtu/ft² | 261 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 69 | -10 | 61.5 kBtu/ft² | 311 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 79 | ±0 | 47.2 kBtu/ft² | 254 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 79 | 45.8 kBtu/ft² | 257 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 16 | -48 | 103.5 kBtu/ft² | 528 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 64 | +5 | 93.8 kBtu/ft² | 504 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 59 | 96.6 kBtu/ft² | 523 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
- 8255 S. Houston
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60617
- Coordinates
- 41.93758, -87.64253
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Epic Academy Charter High School's energy grade?
Epic Academy Charter High School scores 77 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Epic Academy Charter High School use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 46.9 kBtu/ft² (74.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 69,921 sq ft, including 292,201 kWh of electricity and 22,854 therms of natural gas.
What are Epic Academy Charter High School's carbon emissions?
Epic Academy Charter High School reported 261 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.7 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.
Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:251859:2023.