540 W. Briar
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 60657
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 16 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 124.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 162.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 692 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 457,011 kWh |
| Natural gas | 89,137 therms |
| Gross floor area | 84,486 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:105819:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 16 | +5 | 124.0 kBtu/ft² | 692 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 11 | -29 | 146.1 kBtu/ft² | 783 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 40 | +9 | 111.6 kBtu/ft² | 609 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 31 | ±0 | 122.8 kBtu/ft² | 664 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 31 | +6 | 127.3 kBtu/ft² | 687 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 25 | 138.4 kBtu/ft² | 733 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
- 540 W. Briar
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60657
- Coordinates
- 41.87895, -87.65718
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 540 W. Briar's energy grade?
540 W. Briar scores 16 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 540 W. Briar use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 124.0 kBtu/ft² (162.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 84,486 sq ft, including 457,011 kWh of electricity and 89,137 therms of natural gas.
What are 540 W. Briar's carbon emissions?
540 W. Briar reported 692 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.2 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:105819:2023.