Bluford
K-12 School in Philadelphia, PA · 5720 MEDIA ST · 19131
Phila. Code §9-3402 / Building Energy Performance Program · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 20 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 61.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 113.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 385 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 647,452 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,186 therms |
| Water use | 229 kgal |
| Gross floor area | — |
| Source record | philadelphia:4123938:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 20 | -10 | 61.9 kBtu/ft² | 385 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 30 | +17 | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 318 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 13 | -4 | 69.9 kBtu/ft² | 436 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 17 | +10 | 69.8 kBtu/ft² | 431 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 7 | +6 | 97.9 kBtu/ft² | 604 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 1 | 186.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,154 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Phila. Code §9-3402 / Building Energy Performance Program
Philadelphia's Building Energy Performance Program requires buildings over 50,000 sq ft to benchmark and complete tune-ups, with fines for failure to report.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 5720 MEDIA ST
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 19131
- Coordinates
- 39.97401, -75.23599
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bluford's energy grade?
Bluford scores 20 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Philadelphia disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Bluford use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 61.9 kBtu/ft² (113.1 kBtu/ft² source) across —, including 647,452 kWh of electricity and 2,186 therms of natural gas.
What are Bluford's carbon emissions?
Bluford reported 385 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2024. Philadelphia's Building Energy Performance Program requires buildings over 50,000 sq ft to benchmark and complete tune-ups, with fines for failure to report.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record philadelphia:4123938:2024.