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Cowell Elementary

K-12 School in Denver, CO · 4540 West 10Th Avenue · 80204

ENERGY STAR score
55
band C · 2023
Site EUI
75.5
kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions
252
tCO₂e
GHG intensity
—
kgCO₂e/ft²
Floor area
57,795
sq ft
Year built
1954
vintage

Energize Denver Building Performance Policy · reporting year 2023

Benchmarking record

FieldValue
ENERGY STAR score55 (band C)
Site EUI75.5 kBtu/ft²
Source EUI—
GHG emissions252 tCO₂e
GHG intensity—
Electricity121,686 kWh
Natural gas35,387 therms
Gross floor area57,795 sq ft
Source recorddenver:3232:2023

Compliance context

Energize Denver Building Performance Policy

Energize Denver sets energy-use (EUI) targets for buildings of 25,000+ sq ft — for most buildings an interim target in 2028 and a final target in 2032 — with civil penalties of roughly $0.15–0.35 per kBtu over target for non-compliance.

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Ownership

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Location

Address
4540 West 10Th Avenue
City
Denver
State
Colorado
ZIP
80204

Within ~1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cowell Elementary's energy grade?

Cowell Elementary scores 55 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2023 Denver disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.

How much energy does Cowell Elementary use?

Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 75.5 kBtu/ft² across 57,795 sq ft, including 121,686 kWh of electricity and 35,387 therms of natural gas.

What are Cowell Elementary's carbon emissions?

Cowell Elementary reported 252 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2023. Energize Denver sets energy-use (EUI) targets for buildings of 25,000+ sq ft — for most buildings an interim target in 2028 and a final target in 2032 — with civil penalties of roughly $0.15–0.35 per kBtu over target for non-compliance.

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Dataset updated . Source: Energize Denver Benchmarking disclosure, record denver:3232:2023.