Taft HS
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave · 60631
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 94 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 37.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 61.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,198 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,439,642 kWh |
| Natural gas | 96,209 therms |
| Gross floor area | 388,970 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:250053:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 94 | +10 | 37.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,198 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 84 | +24 | 45.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,111 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 60 | -13 | 60.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,282 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 73 | 54.2 kBtu/ft² | 2,113 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 70 | -12 | 64.2 kBtu/ft² | 2,740 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 82 | ±0 | 60.2 kBtu/ft² | 2,835 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 82 | -4 | 61.7 kBtu/ft² | 2,897 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 86 | +4 | 57.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,776 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 82 | 65.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,875 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
- 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60631
- Coordinates
- 41.80879, -87.59696
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Taft HS's energy grade?
Taft HS scores 94 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Taft HS use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 37.4 kBtu/ft² (61.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 388,970 sq ft, including 1,439,642 kWh of electricity and 96,209 therms of natural gas.
What are Taft HS's carbon emissions?
Taft HS reported 1,198 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:250053:2023.