Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 66 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 51.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 144.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4,620 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 9,677,277 kWh |
| Water use | 2,551 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 641,962 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101867:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 66 | -1 | 51.4 kBtu/ft² | 4,620 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 67 | -2 | 52.1 kBtu/ft² | 4,402 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 69 | -5 | 50.0 kBtu/ft² | 4,583 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 74 | +13 | 45.9 kBtu/ft² | 4,595 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 61 | +9 | 63.6 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 52 | -21 | 62.4 kBtu/ft² | 6,663 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 73 | -15 | 63.2 kBtu/ft² | 7,500 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 88 | +13 | 46.4 kBtu/ft² | 5,562 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 75 | +12 | 59.0 kBtu/ft² | 7,712 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 63 | 68.0 kBtu/ft² | 8,822 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
- 125 S Wacker Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60606
- Coordinates
- 41.72598, -87.59311
Within ~1 km
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- 850 Eastwoodscore 98
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Frequently asked questions
What is 125 South Wacker's energy grade?
125 South Wacker scores 66 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 125 South Wacker use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 51.4 kBtu/ft² (144.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 641,962 sq ft, including 9,677,277 kWh of electricity.
What are 125 South Wacker's carbon emissions?
125 South Wacker reported 4,620 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.2 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:101867:2023.