1540 N. Lake Shore Drive
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 60610
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 96 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 57.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 84.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 592 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 568,913 kWh |
| Natural gas | 60,347 therms |
| Gross floor area | 138,636 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:113573:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 96 | +1 | 57.5 kBtu/ft² | 592 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 95 | -1 | 66.3 kBtu/ft² | 642 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 96 | +1 | 60.2 kBtu/ft² | 627 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 95 | +3 | 61.5 kBtu/ft² | 666 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 92 | +3 | 68.5 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 89 | -5 | 71.9 kBtu/ft² | 806 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 94 | +3 | 59.6 kBtu/ft² | 745 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 91 | 64.9 kBtu/ft² | 820 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
- 1540 N. Lake Shore Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60610
- Coordinates
- 42.01054, -87.69176
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1540 N. Lake Shore Drive's energy grade?
1540 N. Lake Shore Drive scores 96 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 1540 N. Lake Shore Drive use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 57.5 kBtu/ft² (84.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 138,636 sq ft, including 568,913 kWh of electricity and 60,347 therms of natural gas.
What are 1540 N. Lake Shore Drive's carbon emissions?
1540 N. Lake Shore Drive reported 592 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.3 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:113573:2023.