Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 79 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 67.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 98.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,259 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,264,634 kWh |
| Natural gas | 80,193 therms |
| Water use | 1,464 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 249,062 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:158406:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 79 | +6 | 67.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,259 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 73 | -8 | 82.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,445 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 81 | -2 | 70.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,349 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 83 | +9 | 68.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,397 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 74 | +12 | 90.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,846 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 62 | -22 | 94.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,919 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 84 | -2 | 94.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,122 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 86 | +2 | 92.7 kBtu/ft² | 2,127 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 84 | 93.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,320 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Building Energy Use 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
- 65 E Wacker Place
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60601
- Coordinates
- 41.96919, -87.65573
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 65 E Wacker Place's energy grade?
65 E Wacker Place scores 79 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 65 E Wacker Place use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 67.0 kBtu/ft² (98.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 249,062 sq ft, including 1,264,634 kWh of electricity and 80,193 therms of natural gas.
What are 65 E Wacker Place's carbon emissions?
65 E Wacker Place reported 1,259 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.1 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:158406:2023.