Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 76 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 46.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 129.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 6,975 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 14,608,809 kWh |
| Water use | 4,319 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 1,080,995 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101745:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 76 | +12 | 46.1 kBtu/ft² | 6,975 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 64 | -7 | 57.2 kBtu/ft² | 8,147 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 71 | -1 | 57.2 kBtu/ft² | 9,813 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 72 | +6 | 58.1 kBtu/ft² | 10,884 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 66 | +23 | 72.0 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 43 | -35 | 71.6 kBtu/ft² | 14,300 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 78 | ±0 | 71.6 kBtu/ft² | 15,889 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 78 | -3 | 70.0 kBtu/ft² | 15,498 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 81 | ±0 | 68.5 kBtu/ft² | 16,516 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 81 | 68.0 kBtu/ft² | 16,335 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
- 161 North Clark
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60601
- Coordinates
- 41.93131, -87.71085
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 161 North Clark's energy grade?
161 North Clark scores 76 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 161 North Clark use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 46.1 kBtu/ft² (129.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,080,995 sq ft, including 14,608,809 kWh of electricity.
What are 161 North Clark's carbon emissions?
161 North Clark reported 6,975 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.5 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:101745:2023.