Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 69 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 87.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 164.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 5,864 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 8,640,342 kWh |
| Natural gas | 327,397 therms |
| Water use | 10,599 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 712,669 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:158219:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 69 | -18 | 87.3 kBtu/ft² | 5,864 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 87 | +13 | 73.0 kBtu/ft² | 5,621 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 74 | -7 | 83.6 kBtu/ft² | 5,579 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 81 | +36 | 80.4 kBtu/ft² | 5,533 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 45 | +12 | 114.8 kBtu/ft² | 8,333 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 33 | -22 | 114.1 kBtu/ft² | 9,059 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 55 | ±0 | 86.7 kBtu/ft² | 9,033 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 55 | 90.9 kBtu/ft² | 9,365 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
- 323 East Wacker Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60601
- Coordinates
- 41.97620, -87.90531
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
No other benchmarked buildings within ~1 km.
See also: most efficient in Chicago · biggest emitters
Frequently asked questions
What is Chicago Swissotel's energy grade?
Chicago Swissotel scores 69 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Chicago Swissotel use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 87.3 kBtu/ft² (164.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 712,669 sq ft, including 8,640,342 kWh of electricity and 327,397 therms of natural gas.
What are Chicago Swissotel's carbon emissions?
Chicago Swissotel reported 5,864 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.2 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:158219:2023.