International House
Residence Hall/Dormitory in Chicago, IL · 1414 E. 59th Street · 60637
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 74 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 80.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 124.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,564 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,223,998 kWh |
| Natural gas | 4,743 therms |
| Water use | 5,728 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 237,121 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:254181:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 74 | -7 | 80.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,564 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 81 | ±0 | 82.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,535 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 81 | -2 | 77.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,495 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 83 | +3 | 74.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,457 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 80 | -3 | 84.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,623 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 83 | ±0 | 81.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,579 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 83 | +17 | 61.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,346 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 66 | 70.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,951 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
- 1414 E. 59th Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60637
- Coordinates
- 41.84672, -87.62337
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is International House's energy grade?
International House scores 74 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 International House use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 80.8 kBtu/ft² (124.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 237,121 sq ft, including 1,223,998 kWh of electricity and 4,743 therms of natural gas.
What are International House's carbon emissions?
International House reported 1,564 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.
Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:254181:2023.