Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 82 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 41.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 115.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 7,091 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 14,852,407 kWh |
| Water use | 6,062 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 1,225,724 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:103679:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 82 | +8 | 41.3 kBtu/ft² | 7,091 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 74 | 50.6 kBtu/ft² | 8,174 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | |
| 2019 | 69 | +12 | 61.6 kBtu/ft² | 12,554 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 57 | -24 | 60.5 kBtu/ft² | 12,339 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 81 | +2 | 50.7 kBtu/ft² | 11,466 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 79 | -1 | 60.8 kBtu/ft² | 13,692 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 80 | +9 | 71.9 kBtu/ft² | 17,140 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 71 | 79.0 kBtu/ft² | 18,525 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
- 300 South Riverside Plaza
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60606
- Coordinates
- 41.96568, -87.70824
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 300 South Riverside Plaza's energy grade?
300 South Riverside Plaza scores 82 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 300 South Riverside Plaza use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 41.3 kBtu/ft² (115.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,225,724 sq ft, including 14,852,407 kWh of electricity.
What are 300 South Riverside Plaza's carbon emissions?
300 South Riverside Plaza reported 7,091 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.8 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:103679:2023.