McKay
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 6901 S Fairfield Ave · 60629
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 15 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 89.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 160.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,031 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,431,200 kWh |
| Natural gas | 65,381 therms |
| Gross floor area | 128,128 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251693:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 15 | -2 | 89.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,031 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 17 | +10 | 104.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,082 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 7 | -5 | 120.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,295 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 12 | 118.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,203 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 6 | -22 | 131.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,544 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 28 | +19 | 88.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,195 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 9 | -8 | 104.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,562 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 17 | 91.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,453 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
- 6901 S Fairfield Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60629
- Coordinates
- 41.99046, -87.66043
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is McKay's energy grade?
McKay scores 15 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 McKay use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 89.1 kBtu/ft² (160.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 128,128 sq ft, including 1,431,200 kWh of electricity and 65,381 therms of natural gas.
What are McKay's carbon emissions?
McKay reported 1,031 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:251693:2023.