Polaris Charter Academy
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 620 N. Sawyer · 60624
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 44.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 62.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 279 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 236,284 kWh |
| Natural gas | 31,304 therms |
| Gross floor area | 89,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251508:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 78 | +9 | 44.2 kBtu/ft² | 279 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 69 | -30 | 57.1 kBtu/ft² | 337 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 99 | 16.1 kBtu/ft² | 190 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | |
| 2016 | — | — | — |
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
- 620 N. Sawyer
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60624
- Coordinates
- 41.80496, -87.60661
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Polaris Charter Academy's energy grade?
Polaris Charter Academy scores 78 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 Polaris Charter Academy use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 44.2 kBtu/ft² (62.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 89,000 sq ft, including 236,284 kWh of electricity and 31,304 therms of natural gas.
What are Polaris Charter Academy's carbon emissions?
Polaris Charter Academy reported 279 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.1 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:251508:2023.