Volta
K-12 School in Chicago, IL · 4950 N Avers Ave · 60625
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 19 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 107.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 152.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 664 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 577,572 kWh |
| Natural gas | 73,032 therms |
| Gross floor area | 86,480 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:251709:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 19 | +11 | 107.2 kBtu/ft² | 664 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 8 | -14 | 150.9 kBtu/ft² | 849 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 22 | -30 | 113.5 kBtu/ft² | 681 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 52 | 84.9 kBtu/ft² | 516 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 49 | -22 | 75.8 kBtu/ft² | 551 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 71 | +5 | 61.2 kBtu/ft² | 500 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 66 | +10 | 64.8 kBtu/ft² | 531 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 56 | 80.1 kBtu/ft² | 594 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
No owner listed in the disclosure.
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Location
- Address
- 4950 N Avers Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60625
- Coordinates
- 41.78396, -87.59643
Within ~1 km
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- Jones HSscore 58
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Frequently asked questions
What is Volta's energy grade?
Volta scores 19 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Volta use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 107.2 kBtu/ft² (152.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 86,480 sq ft, including 577,572 kWh of electricity and 73,032 therms of natural gas.
What are Volta's carbon emissions?
Volta reported 664 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.7 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:251709:2023.