Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 71 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 82.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 151.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 9,111 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 12,985,289 kWh |
| Natural gas | 548,102 therms |
| Water use | 4,917 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 1,200,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101709:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 71 | 82.6 kBtu/ft² | 9,111 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 65.0 kBtu/ft² | 9,583 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 63.2 kBtu/ft² | 10,146 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 54.6 kBtu/ft² | 9,538 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | 64.2 kBtu/ft² | — | |
| 2018 | — | 65.9 kBtu/ft² | 12,264 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 68.8 kBtu/ft² | 14,513 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 67.2 kBtu/ft² | 14,288 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 72.5 kBtu/ft² | 16,080 tCO₂e | |
| 2014 | — | 79.0 kBtu/ft² | 16,908 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
- 20 North Wacker Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60606
- Coordinates
- 41.94903, -87.64606
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 20 North Wacker Drive's energy grade?
20 North Wacker Drive scores 71 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 20 North Wacker Drive use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 82.6 kBtu/ft² (151.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,200,000 sq ft, including 12,985,289 kWh of electricity and 548,102 therms of natural gas.
What are 20 North Wacker Drive's carbon emissions?
20 North Wacker Drive reported 9,111 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.6 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:101709:2023.