Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 52 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 89.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 168.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 930 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,380,386 kWh |
| Natural gas | 51,027 therms |
| Water use | 101 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 110,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:165253:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 52 | +2 | 89.2 kBtu/ft² | 930 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 50 | 96.0 kBtu/ft² | 986 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | — | 76.4 kBtu/ft² | 895 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | — | 69.2 kBtu/ft² | 824 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 49.7 kBtu/ft² | 668 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 53.2 kBtu/ft² | 692 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
- 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60608
- Coordinates
- 41.89743, -87.62711
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind's energy grade?
Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind scores 52 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 Lighthouse for the Blind use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 89.2 kBtu/ft² (168.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 110,000 sq ft, including 1,380,386 kWh of electricity and 51,027 therms of natural gas.
What are Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind's carbon emissions?
Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind reported 930 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.5 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:165253:2023.