Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 87 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 44.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 124.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 7,202 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 15,085,638 kWh |
| Water use | 5,567 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 1,153,491 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101722:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 87 | +6 | 44.6 kBtu/ft² | 7,202 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 81 | -2 | 52.7 kBtu/ft² | 8,002 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 83 | +54 | 50.1 kBtu/ft² | 8,256 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 29 | -47 | 85.5 kBtu/ft² | 15,317 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 76 | +12 | 63.0 kBtu/ft² | 12,039 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 64 | -24 | 62.6 kBtu/ft² | 12,010 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 88 | -2 | 55.6 kBtu/ft² | 11,766 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 90 | +1 | 50.6 kBtu/ft² | 10,665 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 89 | +4 | 50.4 kBtu/ft² | 11,583 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 85 | 55.0 kBtu/ft² | 12,709 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
- 500 West Monroe
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60661
- Coordinates
- 41.92651, -87.63930
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 500 West Monroe's energy grade?
500 West Monroe 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 500 West Monroe use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 44.6 kBtu/ft² (124.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,153,491 sq ft, including 15,085,638 kWh of electricity.
What are 500 West Monroe's carbon emissions?
500 West Monroe reported 7,202 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.2 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:101722:2023.