Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 72 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 76.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 134.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,808 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,763,312 kWh |
| Natural gas | 190,360 therms |
| Gross floor area | 417,599 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:103639:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 72 | ±0 | 76.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,808 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 72 | +43 | 87.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,983 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 29 | -48 | 179.2 kBtu/ft² | 6,070 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 77 | -3 | 65.0 kBtu/ft² | 3,178 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 80 | 72.4 kBtu/ft² | 3,804 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | |
| 2017 | 92 | +9 | 67.7 kBtu/ft² | 4,040 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 83 | ±0 | 95.3 kBtu/ft² | 4,907 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 83 | +2 | 94.7 kBtu/ft² | 5,222 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 81 | 107.0 kBtu/ft² | 5,562 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
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Location
- Address
- 121 West Wacker Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60601
- Coordinates
- 41.79675, -87.72341
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 121 West Wacker Drive AKA 221 N La Salle Street's energy grade?
121 West Wacker Drive AKA 221 N La Salle Street scores 72 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 121 West Wacker Drive AKA 221 N La Salle Street use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 76.3 kBtu/ft² (134.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 417,599 sq ft, including 3,763,312 kWh of electricity and 190,360 therms of natural gas.
What are 121 West Wacker Drive AKA 221 N La Salle Street's carbon emissions?
121 West Wacker Drive AKA 221 N La Salle Street reported 2,808 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.7 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:103639:2023.