Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 76 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 51.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 123.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 495 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 927,282 kWh |
| Natural gas | 9,813 therms |
| Gross floor area | 80,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:175679:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 76 | +2 | 51.8 kBtu/ft² | 495 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 74 | -24 | 40.9 kBtu/ft² | 418 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 98 | +2 | 17.8 kBtu/ft² | 179 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 96 | +2 | 24.5 kBtu/ft² | 249 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 94 | +8 | 30.4 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 86 | -12 | 34.1 kBtu/ft² | 345 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 98 | +1 | 29.9 kBtu/ft² | 337 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 97 | -1 | 32.8 kBtu/ft² | 378 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 98 | 30.4 kBtu/ft² | 361 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
- 240 N Ashland Avenue
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60607
- Coordinates
- 41.83272, -87.62775
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 240 N Ashland Avenue's energy grade?
240 N Ashland Avenue 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 240 N Ashland Avenue use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 51.8 kBtu/ft² (123.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 80,000 sq ft, including 927,282 kWh of electricity and 9,813 therms of natural gas.
What are 240 N Ashland Avenue's carbon emissions?
240 N Ashland Avenue reported 495 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.2 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:175679:2023.