Palmer ES
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 5051 N Kenneth Ave · 60630
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 8 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 123.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 184.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 774 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 9.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 765,548 kWh |
| Natural gas | 76,917 therms |
| Gross floor area | 83,282 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251520:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 8 | -23 | 123.7 kBtu/ft² | 774 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 31 | -30 | 93.5 kBtu/ft² | 803 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 61 | +15 | 67.9 kBtu/ft² | 628 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 46 | 82.0 kBtu/ft² | 583 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 69 | -31 | 81.6 kBtu/ft² | 506 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 100 | +28 | 20.9 kBtu/ft² | 207 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 72 | +13 | 62.9 kBtu/ft² | 546 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 59 | 69.8 kBtu/ft² | 653 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
- 5051 N Kenneth Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60630
- Coordinates
- 41.99118, -87.66016
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palmer ES's energy grade?
Palmer ES scores 8 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 Palmer ES use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 123.7 kBtu/ft² (184.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 83,282 sq ft, including 765,548 kWh of electricity and 76,917 therms of natural gas.
What are Palmer ES's carbon emissions?
Palmer ES reported 774 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (9.3 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:251520:2023.