Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 68 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 78.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 130.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,820 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,213,307 kWh |
| Natural gas | 143,615 therms |
| Water use | 1,235 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 278,671 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:158392:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 68 | 78.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,820 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 60 | -5 | 84.2 kBtu/ft² | 2,041 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 65 | +7 | 78.7 kBtu/ft² | 2,063 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 58 | +13 | 100.6 kBtu/ft² | 2,624 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 45 | -34 | 95.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,721 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 79 | +3 | 84.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,687 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 76 | ±0 | 84.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,759 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 76 | 88.1 kBtu/ft² | 2,929 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
- 55 West Wacker Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60601
- Coordinates
- 41.96685, -87.66769
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 55 West Wacker Drive's energy grade?
55 West Wacker Drive scores 68 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 55 West Wacker Drive use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 78.6 kBtu/ft² (130.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 278,671 sq ft, including 2,213,307 kWh of electricity and 143,615 therms of natural gas.
What are 55 West Wacker Drive's carbon emissions?
55 West Wacker Drive reported 1,820 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.5 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:158392:2023.