Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 77 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 36.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 103.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4,623 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 9,683,378 kWh |
| Water use | 14,156 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 895,765 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101791:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 77 | +4 | 36.9 kBtu/ft² | 4,623 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 73 | -3 | 40.6 kBtu/ft² | 4,794 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 76 | -2 | 38.8 kBtu/ft² | 4,969 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 78 | +7 | 38.6 kBtu/ft² | 5,401 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 71 | +11 | 48.5 kBtu/ft² | 7,233 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 60 | -29 | 50.6 kBtu/ft² | 7,566 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 89 | -2 | 47.4 kBtu/ft² | 7,881 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 91 | +3 | 45.2 kBtu/ft² | 7,493 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 88 | +6 | 49.3 kBtu/ft² | 8,903 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 82 | 53.0 kBtu/ft² | 9,504 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
- 55 West Monroe
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60603
- Coordinates
- 41.99311, -87.71157
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 55 West Monroe's energy grade?
55 West Monroe 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 55 West Monroe use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 36.9 kBtu/ft² (103.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 895,765 sq ft, including 9,683,378 kWh of electricity.
What are 55 West Monroe's carbon emissions?
55 West Monroe reported 4,623 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.2 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:101791:2023.