University Hall
College/University in Denver, CO · 2197 S. University Blvd. · 80208
At a glance
University Hall is a 42,371-square-foot college/university building at 2197 S. University Blvd. in Denver, Colorado, built in 1892. In its 2023 Denver benchmarking disclosure it reported a site energy-use intensity of 71.7 kBtu/ft² and 289 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions.
Energize Denver Building Performance Policy · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | — |
| Site EUI | 71.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | — |
| GHG emissions | 289 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 368,024 kWh |
| Natural gas | 17,803 therms |
| Gross floor area | 42,371 sq ft |
| Source record | denver:3756:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | — | 71.7 kBtu/ft² | 289 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 79.9 kBtu/ft² | 313 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 79.3 kBtu/ft² | 328 tCO₂e |
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.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 2197 S. University Blvd.
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- ZIP
- 80208
Within ~1 km
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How does University Hall compare with other college/university buildings in Denver?
The latest disclosures cover 37 college/university buildings in Denver, out of 3,287 buildings citywide. Its site EUI of 71.7 kBtu/ft² is about 14% below the average of 83.7 kBtu/ft² — it uses less energy per square foot than the typical building in that group.
At 42,371 sq ft, it is about 76% below the average floor area of 179,181 sq ft for those buildings. It was built in 1892, 69 years earlier than the group's average year built (1962). Across all 24 jurisdictions BuildingCensus covers, the 2,113 college/university buildings average an ENERGY STAR score of 68 and a site EUI of 98.7 kBtu/ft².
How has University Hall's energy performance changed over time?
BuildingCensus holds 3 Denver disclosures for University Hall, covering report years 2021–2023. Site EUI moved from 79.3 kBtu/ft² (2021) to 71.7 kBtu/ft² (2023), a 10% decrease. Reported emissions went from 328 tCO₂e to 289 tCO₂e over the same span (down 12%).
What does a site EUI of 71.7 kBtu/ft² mean?
Site energy-use intensity (EUI) is the energy a building uses on site in a year divided by its floor area, in thousand Btu per square foot — lower is more efficient. University Hall's 71.7 kBtu/ft² across 42,371 sq ft works out to about 3 billion Btu (890 MWh-equivalent) in 2023. The disclosure also reports 368,024 kWh of electricity and 17,803 therms of natural gas for the year.
Which law requires University Hall to report its energy use?
University Hall reports under the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy, the legal basis of Denver's Energize Denver Benchmarking program, which publishes each covered building's annual benchmarking results. The record shown here is the report-year 2023 disclosure (source record denver:3756:2023). 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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Frequently asked questions
What is University Hall's energy grade?
University Hall did not report an ENERGY STAR score in its 2023 disclosure, but its site energy-use intensity was 71.7 kBtu/ft².
How much energy does University Hall use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 71.7 kBtu/ft² across 42,371 sq ft, including 368,024 kWh of electricity and 17,803 therms of natural gas.
What are University Hall's carbon emissions?
University Hall reported 289 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2023.
Where is University Hall?
University Hall is at 2197 S. University Blvd., in Denver, Colorado 80208.
How big is University Hall and when was it built?
University Hall has 42,371 sq ft of gross floor area, as reported in its 2023 disclosure. The disclosure lists 1892 as its year built. It is classed as college/university.
Is University Hall covered by the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy?
Yes — it appears in the 2023 Energize Denver Benchmarking disclosure, which lists the buildings reporting under the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy.
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About this data
Source: Energize Denver Benchmarking (Energize Denver Building Performance Policy), as published July 9, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: BuildingCensus, “University Hall, Denver, Colorado — 2023 benchmarking disclosure”, https://buildingcensus.com/buildings/denver/university-hall-16011dd3 (data as of July 9, 2026).