Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 89 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 44.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 78.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4,924 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 6,559,371 kWh |
| Natural gas | 188,607 therms |
| Water use | 1,036 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 1,181,159 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:250134:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 89 | +3 | 44.0 kBtu/ft² | 4,924 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 86 | -1 | 50.0 kBtu/ft² | 5,417 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 87 | +3 | 53.2 kBtu/ft² | 6,132 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 84 | -2 | 63.6 kBtu/ft² | 7,877 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 86 | +11 | 73.7 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 75 | -12 | 81.7 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2017 | 87 | +1 | 81.0 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2016 | 86 | -2 | 87.9 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2015 | 88 | +3 | 83.7 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2014 | 85 | 91.0 kBtu/ft² | — |
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
- 231 S. Lasalle Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60604
- Coordinates
- 41.76676, -87.71951
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 231 South LaSalle's energy grade?
231 South LaSalle scores 89 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 231 South LaSalle use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 44.0 kBtu/ft² (78.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,181,159 sq ft, including 6,559,371 kWh of electricity and 188,607 therms of natural gas.
What are 231 South LaSalle's carbon emissions?
231 South LaSalle reported 4,924 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.2 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:250134:2023.