Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 87 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 64.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 179.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 9,118 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 9.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 19,092,129 kWh |
| Natural gas | 523 therms |
| Water use | 7,028 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 1,017,581 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101797:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 87 | ±0 | 64.1 kBtu/ft² | 9,118 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 87 | +1 | 64.1 kBtu/ft² | 8,584 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 86 | -1 | 59.3 kBtu/ft² | 8,594 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 87 | +3 | 59.3 kBtu/ft² | 9,381 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 84 | -10 | 66.9 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 94 | -1 | 47.7 kBtu/ft² | 9,070 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 95 | ±0 | 60.3 kBtu/ft² | 11,294 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 95 | +1 | 61.0 kBtu/ft² | 11,392 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 94 | +4 | 60.4 kBtu/ft² | 12,296 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 90 | 65.0 kBtu/ft² | 13,136 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
- 303 E. Wacker
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60601
- Coordinates
- 42.00179, -87.67303
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 303 E. Wacker's energy grade?
303 E. Wacker scores 87 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 303 E. Wacker use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 64.1 kBtu/ft² (179.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,017,581 sq ft, including 19,092,129 kWh of electricity and 523 therms of natural gas.
What are 303 E. Wacker's carbon emissions?
303 E. Wacker reported 9,118 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (9.0 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:101797:2023.