The Widener Building
Office in Philadelphia, PA · 1327-39 Chestnut Street · 19107
Phila. Code §9-3402 / Building Energy Performance Program · reporting year 2021
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 61 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 67.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 156.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,677 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 6,929,620 kWh |
| Natural gas | 90,695 therms |
| Water use | 6,598 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 550,675 sq ft |
| Source record | philadelphia:3831243:2021 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021latest | 61 | +12 | 67.6 kBtu/ft² | 2,677 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 49 | -9 | 62.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,529 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 58 | 75.1 kBtu/ft² | 3,059 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
- 1327-39 Chestnut Street
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 19107
- Coordinates
- 39.95112, -75.16306
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Widener Building's energy grade?
The Widener Building scores 61 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2021 Philadelphia disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Widener Building use?
Its 2021 site energy-use intensity was 67.6 kBtu/ft² (156.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 550,675 sq ft, including 6,929,620 kWh of electricity and 90,695 therms of natural gas.
What are The Widener Building's carbon emissions?
The Widener Building reported 2,677 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2021. 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:3831243:2021.