Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 91 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 48.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 99.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 328 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 533,112 kWh |
| Natural gas | 13,760 therms |
| Gross floor area | 66,043 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:253965:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 91 | +2 | 48.4 kBtu/ft² | 328 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 89 | +4 | 51.4 kBtu/ft² | 341 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 85 | +1 | 56.4 kBtu/ft² | 397 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 84 | +11 | 57.0 kBtu/ft² | 453 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 73 | +5 | 72.0 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 68 | -19 | 68.1 kBtu/ft² | 595 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 87 | ±0 | 65.1 kBtu/ft² | 591 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 87 | 64.7 kBtu/ft² | 602 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
- 224-230 W Huron St
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60654
- Coordinates
- 41.87930, -87.66451
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bauer Building's energy grade?
Bauer Building scores 91 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 Bauer Building use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 48.4 kBtu/ft² (99.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 66,043 sq ft, including 533,112 kWh of electricity and 13,760 therms of natural gas.
What are Bauer Building's carbon emissions?
Bauer Building reported 328 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.0 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:253965:2023.