RCS - Lower School
K-12 School in New York City, NY · 4930 Palisade Ave · 10471
Local Law 84 (LL84) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 50 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 62.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 109.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 219 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 335,749 kWh |
| Natural gas | 16,425 therms |
| Gross floor area | 44,995 sq ft |
| Source record | nyc:33626839:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 50 | -4 | 62.0 kBtu/ft² | 219 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 54 | 58.7 kBtu/ft² | 197 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Local Law 84 (LL84)
Under Local Law 97, buildings over 25,000 sq ft face carbon caps with fines of $268 per metric ton of CO₂e over the limit, phasing in from 2024.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 4930 Palisade Ave
- City
- New York City
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 10471
- Coordinates
- 40.89816, -73.91389
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is RCS - Lower School's energy grade?
RCS - Lower School scores 50 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 New York City disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does RCS - Lower School use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 62.0 kBtu/ft² (109.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 44,995 sq ft, including 335,749 kWh of electricity and 16,425 therms of natural gas.
What are RCS - Lower School's carbon emissions?
RCS - Lower School reported 219 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.9 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. Under Local Law 97, buildings over 25,000 sq ft face carbon caps with fines of $268 per metric ton of CO₂e over the limit, phasing in from 2024.
Dataset updated . Source: Energy and Water Data Disclosure disclosure, record nyc:33626839:2024.