Cascade
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 455 East Waterside Drive · 60601
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 86 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 50.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 98.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,504 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,902,965 kWh |
| Natural gas | 120,522 therms |
| Water use | 14,003 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 507,390 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:256890:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 86 | +3 | 50.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,504 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 83 | 64.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,795 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
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Location
- Address
- 455 East Waterside Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60601
- Coordinates
- 41.70586, -87.65379
Within ~1 km
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- Sofitel Chicago Water Towerscore 12
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cascade's energy grade?
Cascade scores 86 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 Cascade use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 50.0 kBtu/ft² (98.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 507,390 sq ft, including 3,902,965 kWh of electricity and 120,522 therms of natural gas.
What are Cascade's carbon emissions?
Cascade reported 2,504 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.9 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:256890:2023.