Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 95 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 38.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 70.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,772 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,923,812 kWh |
| Natural gas | 169,101 therms |
| Gross floor area | 787,045 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101839:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 95 | +1 | 38.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,772 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 94 | ±0 | 43.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,853 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 94 | +3 | 41.4 kBtu/ft² | 3,023 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 91 | +1 | 46.8 kBtu/ft² | 4,075 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 90 | 59.9 kBtu/ft² | — | |
| 2018 | — | 60.4 kBtu/ft² | 5,682 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | 94 | -2 | 60.3 kBtu/ft² | 6,468 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 96 | +1 | 56.0 kBtu/ft² | 6,278 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 95 | +1 | 61.5 kBtu/ft² | 6,862 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 94 | 67.0 kBtu/ft² | 7,447 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance
Covered buildings that fail to benchmark and report face fines of up to $100 plus $25 per day of violation under the ordinance.
Ownership
No owner listed in the disclosure.
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Location
- Address
- 120 South Riverside Plaza
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60606
- Coordinates
- 41.87432, -87.66514
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 120 South Riverside Plaza's energy grade?
120 South Riverside Plaza scores 95 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 120 South Riverside Plaza use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 38.5 kBtu/ft² (70.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 787,045 sq ft, including 3,923,812 kWh of electricity and 169,101 therms of natural gas.
What are 120 South Riverside Plaza's carbon emissions?
120 South Riverside Plaza reported 2,772 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.5 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2023. Covered buildings that fail to benchmark and report face fines of up to $100 plus $25 per day of violation under the ordinance.
Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:101839:2023.