Smyser
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 4310 N Melvina Ave · 60634
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 59 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 66.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 98.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 388 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 376,296 kWh |
| Natural gas | 39,298 therms |
| Gross floor area | 78,111 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251889:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 59 | -6 | 66.7 kBtu/ft² | 388 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 65 | +23 | 67.6 kBtu/ft² | 527 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 42 | -22 | 85.6 kBtu/ft² | 493 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 64 | 67.6 kBtu/ft² | 416 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 53 | -31 | 87.6 kBtu/ft² | 539 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 84 | -2 | 69.2 kBtu/ft² | 472 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 86 | -7 | 65.0 kBtu/ft² | 458 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 93 | 51.0 kBtu/ft² | 515 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
No owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 4310 N Melvina Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60634
- Coordinates
- 41.92811, -87.64334
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Smyser's energy grade?
Smyser scores 59 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Smyser use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 66.7 kBtu/ft² (98.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 78,111 sq ft, including 376,296 kWh of electricity and 39,298 therms of natural gas.
What are Smyser's carbon emissions?
Smyser reported 388 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.0 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:251889:2023.