Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 77 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 61.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 102.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 269 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 334,460 kWh |
| Natural gas | 20,629 therms |
| Water use | 1 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 52,284 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:156782:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 77 | +1 | 61.3 kBtu/ft² | 269 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 76 | -1 | 68.4 kBtu/ft² | 276 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 77 | -6 | 68.5 kBtu/ft² | 276 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 83 | +6 | 57.1 kBtu/ft² | 263 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 77 | +18 | 61.5 kBtu/ft² | 314 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 59 | -5 | 72.0 kBtu/ft² | 360 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 64 | -24 | 63.1 kBtu/ft² | 338 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 88 | +3 | 61.5 kBtu/ft² | 373 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 85 | 70.2 kBtu/ft² | 422 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
- 515 N Dearborn
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60654
- Coordinates
- 41.91094, -87.63181
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chicago Medical Society's energy grade?
Chicago Medical Society scores 77 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Chicago Medical Society use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 61.3 kBtu/ft² (102.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 52,284 sq ft, including 334,460 kWh of electricity and 20,629 therms of natural gas.
What are Chicago Medical Society's carbon emissions?
Chicago Medical Society reported 269 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.1 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:156782:2023.