Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 88 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 41.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 114.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 9,656 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 20,164,927 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,332 therms |
| Gross floor area | 1,684,534 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101736:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 88 | +11 | 41.2 kBtu/ft² | 9,656 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 77 | -3 | 53.2 kBtu/ft² | 11,762 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 80 | +7 | 48.9 kBtu/ft² | 11,756 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 73 | -1 | 55.6 kBtu/ft² | 14,570 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 74 | +5 | 68.5 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 69 | -19 | 65.4 kBtu/ft² | 18,215 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 88 | +1 | 66.5 kBtu/ft² | 20,615 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 87 | +5 | 70.7 kBtu/ft² | 21,847 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 82 | +3 | 73.8 kBtu/ft² | 24,857 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 79 | 79.0 kBtu/ft² | 26,684 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
- 71 S. Wacker Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60606
- Coordinates
- 41.92392, -87.65735
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 71 South Wacker's energy grade?
71 South Wacker scores 88 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 71 South Wacker use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 41.2 kBtu/ft² (114.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,684,534 sq ft, including 20,164,927 kWh of electricity and 5,332 therms of natural gas.
What are 71 South Wacker's carbon emissions?
71 South Wacker reported 9,656 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.7 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:101736:2023.