Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 9 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 79.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 222.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 600 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 11.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,256,335 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 54,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:126141:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 9 | 79.4 kBtu/ft² | 600 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | — | — | — |
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
- 839 W. 79th Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60620
- Coordinates
- 42.00055, -87.66057
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 839 W. 79th's energy grade?
839 W. 79th scores 9 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 839 W. 79th use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 79.4 kBtu/ft² (222.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 54,000 sq ft, including 1,256,335 kWh of electricity.
What are 839 W. 79th's carbon emissions?
839 W. 79th reported 600 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (11.1 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.
Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:126141:2023.