Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 33 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 133.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 240.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4,967 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 12.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 6,928,042 kWh |
| Natural gas | 312,465 therms |
| Gross floor area | 411,500 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:250115:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 33 | +2 | 133.4 kBtu/ft² | 4,967 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 31 | +1 | 144.0 kBtu/ft² | 5,045 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 30 | -1 | 147.0 kBtu/ft² | 5,325 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 31 | +3 | 145.3 kBtu/ft² | 5,547 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 28 | +11 | 155.6 kBtu/ft² | 6,146 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 17 | -15 | 167.6 kBtu/ft² | 6,473 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 32 | -3 | 171.2 kBtu/ft² | 7,186 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 35 | -1 | 165.3 kBtu/ft² | 7,098 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 36 | -40 | 157.7 kBtu/ft² | 7,401 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 76 | 62.0 kBtu/ft² | 5,121 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Building Energy Use 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 owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 121 N. La Salle St.
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60602
- Coordinates
- 41.92570, -87.63927
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is City Hall's energy grade?
City Hall scores 33 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 City Hall use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 133.4 kBtu/ft² (240.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 411,500 sq ft, including 6,928,042 kWh of electricity and 312,465 therms of natural gas.
What are City Hall's carbon emissions?
City Hall reported 4,967 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (12.1 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:250115:2023.