540 West Madison
Financial Office in Chicago, IL · 540 W. Madison · 60661
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 73 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 109.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 304.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 18,624 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 15.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 38,911,362 kWh |
| Natural gas | 8,833 therms |
| Water use | 18,995 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 1,222,281 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101729:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 73 | -1 | 109.3 kBtu/ft² | 18,624 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 74 | -12 | 103.8 kBtu/ft² | 16,649 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 86 | -2 | 91.6 kBtu/ft² | 15,899 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 88 | +9 | 86.5 kBtu/ft² | 16,431 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 79 | -2 | 84.5 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 81 | -10 | 76.8 kBtu/ft² | 15,570 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 91 | +5 | 73.3 kBtu/ft² | 16,515 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 86 | +5 | 69.4 kBtu/ft² | 15,543 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 81 | +4 | 69.8 kBtu/ft² | 16,997 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 77 | 76.0 kBtu/ft² | 18,514 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
- 540 W. Madison
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60661
- Coordinates
- 41.87815, -87.63950
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 540 West Madison's energy grade?
540 West Madison scores 73 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 540 West Madison use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 109.3 kBtu/ft² (304.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,222,281 sq ft, including 38,911,362 kWh of electricity and 8,833 therms of natural gas.
What are 540 West Madison's carbon emissions?
540 West Madison reported 18,624 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (15.2 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:101729:2023.