Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 7 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 143.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 275.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,196 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 14.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,855,534 kWh |
| Natural gas | 25,978 therms |
| Water use | 4,469 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 85,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:173657:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 7 | +1 | 143.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,196 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 6 | -7 | 149.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,210 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 13 | -2 | 127.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,131 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 15 | +8 | 123.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,187 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 7 | ±0 | 155.7 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 7 | -5 | 166.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,568 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 12 | 146.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,539 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
- 1 West Washington St
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60602
- Coordinates
- 41.86906, -87.62602
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chicago's energy grade?
Chicago scores 7 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 Chicago use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 143.4 kBtu/ft² (275.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 85,000 sq ft, including 1,855,534 kWh of electricity and 25,978 therms of natural gas.
What are Chicago's carbon emissions?
Chicago reported 1,196 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (14.1 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:173657:2023.