Arc at Old Colony
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 37 West Van Buren St. · 60605
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 47 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 75.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 130.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,306 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,728,640 kWh |
| Natural gas | 90,450 therms |
| Water use | 10,747 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 198,848 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:157997:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 47 | -6 | 75.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,306 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 53 | +10 | 78.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,322 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 43 | -12 | 78.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,435 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 55 | +24 | 72.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,401 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 31 | +8 | 86.4 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 23 | ±0 | 97.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,902 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 23 | 95.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,864 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
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Location
- Address
- 37 West Van Buren St.
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60605
- Coordinates
- 41.95129, -87.65078
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Arc at Old Colony's energy grade?
Arc at Old Colony scores 47 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 Arc at Old Colony use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 75.1 kBtu/ft² (130.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 198,848 sq ft, including 1,728,640 kWh of electricity and 90,450 therms of natural gas.
What are Arc at Old Colony's carbon emissions?
Arc at Old Colony reported 1,306 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.6 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:157997:2023.