500 Lake Shore Drive
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 60611
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 77 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 47.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 91.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 3,301 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 5,032,865 kWh |
| Natural gas | 169,184 therms |
| Water use | 19,602 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 716,899 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:160319:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 77 | -6 | 47.6 kBtu/ft² | 3,301 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 83 | -4 | 51.2 kBtu/ft² | 3,324 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 87 | +5 | 44.4 kBtu/ft² | 3,250 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 82 | +2 | 49.6 kBtu/ft² | 3,649 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 80 | +1 | 52.0 kBtu/ft² | 3,965 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 79 | +9 | 54.4 kBtu/ft² | 4,102 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 70 | -5 | 51.6 kBtu/ft² | 4,369 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 75 | +50 | 49.9 kBtu/ft² | 4,401 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 25 | 61.9 kBtu/ft² | 6,417 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
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Location
- Address
- 500 Lake Shore Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60611
- Coordinates
- 41.89834, -87.65140
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 500 Lake Shore Drive's energy grade?
500 Lake Shore Drive scores 77 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 500 Lake Shore Drive use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 47.6 kBtu/ft² (91.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 716,899 sq ft, including 5,032,865 kWh of electricity and 169,184 therms of natural gas.
What are 500 Lake Shore Drive's carbon emissions?
500 Lake Shore Drive reported 3,301 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.6 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:160319:2023.