Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 73 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 45.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 127.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 10,238 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 21,390,074 kWh |
| Natural gas | 4,883 therms |
| Gross floor area | 1,601,760 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101718:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 73 | +5 | 45.9 kBtu/ft² | 10,238 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 68 | -1 | 47.5 kBtu/ft² | 10,013 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 69 | -6 | 44.8 kBtu/ft² | 10,237 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 75 | +2 | 41.6 kBtu/ft² | 10,364 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 73 | +12 | 52.0 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 61 | -23 | 56.6 kBtu/ft² | 14,965 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 84 | +9 | 54.4 kBtu/ft² | 16,087 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 75 | +1 | 64.4 kBtu/ft² | 17,848 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 74 | +2 | 64.7 kBtu/ft² | 20,105 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 72 | 69.0 kBtu/ft² | 21,361 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
- 70 W. Madison St
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60602
- Coordinates
- 41.90081, -87.62105
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 70 W Madison's energy grade?
70 W Madison scores 73 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 70 W Madison use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 45.9 kBtu/ft² (127.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,601,760 sq ft, including 21,390,074 kWh of electricity and 4,883 therms of natural gas.
What are 70 W Madison's carbon emissions?
70 W Madison reported 10,238 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.4 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:101718:2023.