Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 85 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 56.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 111.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 6,936 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 10,963,685 kWh |
| Natural gas | 320,417 therms |
| Water use | 19,287 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 1,237,455 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101753:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 85 | +3 | 56.1 kBtu/ft² | 6,936 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 82 | -2 | 70.1 kBtu/ft² | 8,554 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 84 | -8 | 68.5 kBtu/ft² | 9,038 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 92 | +7 | 68.0 kBtu/ft² | 9,696 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 85 | +3 | 79.0 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 82 | -12 | 79.9 kBtu/ft² | 12,289 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 94 | +3 | 75.6 kBtu/ft² | 13,230 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 91 | +5 | 83.5 kBtu/ft² | 14,677 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 86 | +2 | 87.6 kBtu/ft² | 17,073 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 84 | 94.0 kBtu/ft² | 17,934 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
- 222 South Riverside Plaza
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60606
- Coordinates
- 41.87463, -87.63042
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 222 South Riverside's energy grade?
222 South Riverside scores 85 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 222 South Riverside use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 56.1 kBtu/ft² (111.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,237,455 sq ft, including 10,963,685 kWh of electricity and 320,417 therms of natural gas.
What are 222 South Riverside's carbon emissions?
222 South Riverside reported 6,936 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.6 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:101753:2023.