Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 66 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 49.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 138.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 3,207 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 6,716,764 kWh |
| Water use | 2,695 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 464,592 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101987:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 66 | +8 | 49.3 kBtu/ft² | 3,207 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 58 | ±0 | 56.7 kBtu/ft² | 3,467 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 58 | ±0 | 55.2 kBtu/ft² | 3,662 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 58 | -6 | 52.8 kBtu/ft² | 3,830 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 64 | +17 | 56.8 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 47 | -27 | 63.8 kBtu/ft² | 4,933 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 74 | -4 | 60.0 kBtu/ft² | 5,150 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 78 | ±0 | 57.9 kBtu/ft² | 4,960 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 78 | +8 | 60.7 kBtu/ft² | 5,662 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 70 | 68.0 kBtu/ft² | 6,343 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Building Energy Use 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 owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 20 S Clark St
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60602
- Coordinates
- 41.87579, -87.62671
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 20 South Clark's energy grade?
20 South Clark 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 20 South Clark use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 49.3 kBtu/ft² (138.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 464,592 sq ft, including 6,716,764 kWh of electricity.
What are 20 South Clark's carbon emissions?
20 South Clark reported 3,207 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.9 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:101987:2023.