Independence Charter School West
K-12 School in Philadelphia, PA · 5600 Chester Ave · 19143
Phila. Code §9-3402 / Building Energy Performance Program · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 56 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 38.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 98.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 338 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 1,031,606 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,555 therms |
| Water use | 970 kgal |
| Gross floor area | — |
| Source record | philadelphia:11453117:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 56 | -5 | 38.6 kBtu/ft² | 338 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 61 | -1 | 34.8 kBtu/ft² | 309 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 62 | -12 | 38.4 kBtu/ft² | 332 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 74 | -14 | 32.2 kBtu/ft² | 290 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 88 | -1 | 25.6 kBtu/ft² | 229 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 89 | 24.9 kBtu/ft² | 242 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
- 5600 Chester Ave
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 19143
- Coordinates
- 39.93700, -75.22541
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Independence Charter School West's energy grade?
Independence Charter School West scores 56 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Philadelphia disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Independence Charter School West use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 38.6 kBtu/ft² (98.8 kBtu/ft² source) across —, including 1,031,606 kWh of electricity and 5,555 therms of natural gas.
What are Independence Charter School West's carbon emissions?
Independence Charter School West reported 338 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:11453117:2024.