St. Rita of Cascia High School
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 7740 South Western Avenue · 60620
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 75 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 62.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 94.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,318 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,338,658 kWh |
| Natural gas | 127,864 therms |
| Gross floor area | 276,408 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:100396:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 75 | +3 | 62.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,318 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 72 | +3 | 71.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,431 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 69 | -8 | 70.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,495 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 77 | +11 | 65.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,420 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 66 | +1 | 76.5 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 65 | -15 | 77.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,729 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 80 | +1 | 75.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,759 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 79 | +6 | 75.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,731 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 73 | +5 | 78.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,911 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 68 | 84.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,010 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
- 7740 South Western Avenue
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60620
- Coordinates
- 41.92317, -87.69912
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is St. Rita of Cascia High School's energy grade?
St. Rita of Cascia High School scores 75 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 St. Rita of Cascia High School use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 62.8 kBtu/ft² (94.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 276,408 sq ft, including 1,338,658 kWh of electricity and 127,864 therms of natural gas.
What are St. Rita of Cascia High School's carbon emissions?
St. Rita of Cascia High School reported 1,318 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.8 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:100396:2023.