Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 70 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 52.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 146.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 13,621 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 28,530,926 kWh |
| Water use | 16,966 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 1,855,810 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101727:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 70 | +5 | 52.5 kBtu/ft² | 13,621 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 65 | +7 | 53.2 kBtu/ft² | 12,992 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 58 | -1 | 47.7 kBtu/ft² | 12,647 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 59 | -5 | 49.7 kBtu/ft² | 14,397 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 64 | +11 | 58.5 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 53 | -27 | 61.4 kBtu/ft² | 18,971 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 80 | -1 | 64.3 kBtu/ft² | 22,067 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 81 | -4 | 66.1 kBtu/ft² | 22,621 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 85 | +12 | 57.0 kBtu/ft² | 21,242 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 73 | 74.0 kBtu/ft² | 27,654 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
- 500 West Madison Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60661
- Coordinates
- 41.95362, -87.64521
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Accenture Tower's energy grade?
Accenture Tower scores 70 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 Accenture Tower use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 52.5 kBtu/ft² (146.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,855,810 sq ft, including 28,530,926 kWh of electricity.
What are Accenture Tower's carbon emissions?
Accenture Tower reported 13,621 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.3 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:101727:2023.