Thorp J / Learn-South Chicago
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 8914 S Buffalo Ave · 60617
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 57 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 57.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 94.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 646 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 792,848 kWh |
| Natural gas | 50,341 therms |
| Gross floor area | 135,638 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251686:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 57 | -12 | 57.1 kBtu/ft² | 646 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 69 | -25 | 58.9 kBtu/ft² | 609 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 94 | +16 | 20.1 kBtu/ft² | 386 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 78 | 45.5 kBtu/ft² | 581 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 22 | -59 | 95.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,035 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 81 | -11 | 52.1 kBtu/ft² | 738 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 92 | +33 | 27.4 kBtu/ft² | 628 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 59 | 76.9 kBtu/ft² | 964 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
- 8914 S Buffalo Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60617
- Coordinates
- 41.83357, -87.61243
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Thorp J / Learn-South Chicago's energy grade?
Thorp J / Learn-South Chicago scores 57 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 Thorp J / Learn-South Chicago use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 57.1 kBtu/ft² (94.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 135,638 sq ft, including 792,848 kWh of electricity and 50,341 therms of natural gas.
What are Thorp J / Learn-South Chicago's carbon emissions?
Thorp J / Learn-South Chicago reported 646 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:251686:2023.