640 North Wells
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 640 North Wells St. · 60642
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 61 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 52.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 108.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,488 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,442,725 kWh |
| Natural gas | 60,640 therms |
| Water use | 11,710 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 273,509 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:256489:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 61 | +1 | 52.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,488 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 60 | +9 | 60.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,580 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 51 | +7 | 72.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,592 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 44 | +1 | 83.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,766 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 43 | 89.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,925 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
- 640 North Wells St.
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60642
- Coordinates
- 41.80019, -87.58892
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 640 North Wells's energy grade?
640 North Wells scores 61 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 640 North Wells use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 52.6 kBtu/ft² (108.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 273,509 sq ft, including 2,442,725 kWh of electricity and 60,640 therms of natural gas.
What are 640 North Wells's carbon emissions?
640 North Wells reported 1,488 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.4 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:256489:2023.