Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 81 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 64.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 124.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4,434 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 6,697,286 kWh |
| Natural gas | 232,710 therms |
| Gross floor area | 712,914 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101795:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 81 | +6 | 64.7 kBtu/ft² | 4,434 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 75 | +6 | 76.5 kBtu/ft² | 4,885 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 69 | ±0 | 84.2 kBtu/ft² | 5,750 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 69 | +26 | 81.5 kBtu/ft² | 6,166 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 43 | -10 | 109.0 kBtu/ft² | 9,392 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 53 | -20 | 91.3 kBtu/ft² | 7,353 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 73 | -4 | 94.6 kBtu/ft² | 7,146 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 77 | -2 | 80.7 kBtu/ft² | 6,812 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 79 | +10 | 86.1 kBtu/ft² | 6,713 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 69 | 105.0 kBtu/ft² | 8,332 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
- 541 N Fairbanks
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60611
- Coordinates
- 41.86569, -87.62319
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 541 N Fairbanks's energy grade?
541 N Fairbanks scores 81 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 541 N Fairbanks use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 64.7 kBtu/ft² (124.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 712,914 sq ft, including 6,697,286 kWh of electricity and 232,710 therms of natural gas.
What are 541 N Fairbanks's carbon emissions?
541 N Fairbanks reported 4,434 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:101795:2023.