Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 95 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 78.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 125.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 541 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 607,853 kWh |
| Natural gas | 47,141 therms |
| Water use | 840 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 86,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:173635:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 95 | -2 | 78.9 kBtu/ft² | 541 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 97 | 71.8 kBtu/ft² | 495 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | |
| 2017 | 75 | 101.0 kBtu/ft² | 711 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
- 125 W. Ohio St.
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60654
- Coordinates
- 41.79758, -87.58234
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Best Western River North Hotel's energy grade?
Best Western River North Hotel scores 95 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 Best Western River North Hotel use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 78.9 kBtu/ft² (125.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 86,000 sq ft, including 607,853 kWh of electricity and 47,141 therms of natural gas.
What are Best Western River North Hotel's carbon emissions?
Best Western River North Hotel reported 541 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.3 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:173635:2023.