Kenwood HS
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 5015 S Blackstone Ave · 60615
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 23 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 92.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 160.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,188 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,879,250 kWh |
| Natural gas | 153,038 therms |
| Gross floor area | 272,432 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:106819:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 23 | -33 | 92.2 kBtu/ft² | 2,188 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 56 | +5 | 68.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,886 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 51 | -25 | 72.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,775 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 76 | 56.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,397 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 10 | +7 | 165.2 kBtu/ft² | 3,825 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 3 | -8 | 161.3 kBtu/ft² | 4,047 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 11 | -59 | 133.0 kBtu/ft² | 3,451 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 70 | -15 | 39.7 kBtu/ft² | 2,173 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 85 | 33.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,979 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
- 5015 S Blackstone Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60615
- Coordinates
- 41.98783, -87.65517
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kenwood HS's energy grade?
Kenwood HS scores 23 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 Kenwood HS use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 92.2 kBtu/ft² (160.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 272,432 sq ft, including 2,879,250 kWh of electricity and 153,038 therms of natural gas.
What are Kenwood HS's carbon emissions?
Kenwood HS reported 2,188 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.0 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:106819:2023.