Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 97 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 33.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 65.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 910 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,421,060 kWh |
| Natural gas | 43,556 therms |
| Water use | 882 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 275,487 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:157208:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 97 | +7 | 33.4 kBtu/ft² | 910 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 90 | +2 | 45.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,205 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 88 | -3 | 45.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,257 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 91 | +2 | 42.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,268 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 89 | +6 | 52.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,643 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 83 | -14 | 53.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,695 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 97 | -1 | 48.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,685 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 98 | +1 | 47.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,692 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 97 | 49.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,837 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
- 400 South Jefferson Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60607
- Coordinates
- 41.97248, -87.66969
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 400 South Jefferson - OPI's energy grade?
400 South Jefferson - OPI scores 97 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 400 South Jefferson - OPI use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 33.4 kBtu/ft² (65.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 275,487 sq ft, including 1,421,060 kWh of electricity and 43,556 therms of natural gas.
What are 400 South Jefferson - OPI's carbon emissions?
400 South Jefferson - OPI reported 910 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.3 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:157208:2023.