Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 77 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 59.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 167.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,400 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,932,673 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 167,156 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:132798:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 77 | -3 | 59.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,400 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 80 | +24 | 61.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,338 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 56 | -24 | 89.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,119 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 80 | +9 | 61.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,588 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 71 | +7 | 72.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,001 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 64 | -17 | 74.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,058 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 81 | +2 | 68.1 kBtu/ft² | 2,090 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 79 | +2 | 72.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,212 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 77 | 73.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,451 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
No owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 8501 West Higgins Road
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60631
- Coordinates
- 41.90326, -87.62492
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 8501 West Higgins Rd Chicago IL's energy grade?
8501 West Higgins Rd Chicago IL scores 77 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 8501 West Higgins Rd Chicago IL use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 59.9 kBtu/ft² (167.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 167,156 sq ft, including 2,932,673 kWh of electricity.
What are 8501 West Higgins Rd Chicago IL's carbon emissions?
8501 West Higgins Rd Chicago IL reported 1,400 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.4 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:132798:2023.