Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 87 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 33.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 93.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,420 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 5,046,260 kWh |
| Natural gas | 1,971 therms |
| Gross floor area | 519,368 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101887:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 87 | +4 | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,420 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 83 | -1 | 38.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,620 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 84 | +2 | 37.1 kBtu/ft² | 2,733 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 82 | +6 | 38.8 kBtu/ft² | 3,080 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 76 | +9 | 51.3 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 67 | -21 | 55.5 kBtu/ft² | 4,655 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 88 | +3 | 52.6 kBtu/ft² | 4,855 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 85 | +2 | 56.1 kBtu/ft² | 5,172 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 83 | -2 | 57.8 kBtu/ft² | 5,804 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 85 | 57.0 kBtu/ft² | 5,753 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
- 550 W. Adams
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60661
- Coordinates
- 41.99326, -87.65563
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 550 West Adams's energy grade?
550 West Adams scores 87 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 550 West Adams use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 33.5 kBtu/ft² (93.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 519,368 sq ft, including 5,046,260 kWh of electricity and 1,971 therms of natural gas.
What are 550 West Adams's carbon emissions?
550 West Adams reported 2,420 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.7 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:101887:2023.