Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 84 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 50.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 99.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,259 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,955,895 kWh |
| Natural gas | 61,281 therms |
| Water use | 414 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 251,826 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:158405:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 84 | +7 | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,259 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 77 | +5 | 63.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,494 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 72 | -5 | 63.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,611 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 77 | +1 | 62.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,687 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 76 | +4 | 71.4 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 72 | -17 | 73.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,092 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 89 | +2 | 67.1 kBtu/ft² | 2,224 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 87 | ±0 | 69.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,364 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 87 | ±0 | 67.6 kBtu/ft² | 2,538 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 87 | 73.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,549 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
- 250 S Wacker Dr
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60606
- Coordinates
- 41.88524, -87.62778
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 250 South Wacker Drive's energy grade?
250 South Wacker Drive scores 84 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 250 South Wacker Drive use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 50.8 kBtu/ft² (99.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 251,826 sq ft, including 1,955,895 kWh of electricity and 61,281 therms of natural gas.
What are 250 South Wacker Drive's carbon emissions?
250 South Wacker Drive reported 1,259 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.0 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:158405:2023.