Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 80 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 36.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 103.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,722 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 5,700,317 kWh |
| Water use | 2,083 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 527,238 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:100730:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 80 | +7 | 36.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,722 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 73 | -2 | 44.0 kBtu/ft² | 3,053 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 75 | -2 | 44.0 kBtu/ft² | 3,315 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 77 | +2 | 42.9 kBtu/ft² | 3,534 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 75 | +8 | 51.0 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 67 | -19 | 50.1 kBtu/ft² | 4,384 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 86 | +3 | 48.9 kBtu/ft² | 4,768 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 83 | +1 | 51.8 kBtu/ft² | 5,037 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 82 | ±0 | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 5,385 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 82 | 52.0 kBtu/ft² | 5,522 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
- 525 W. Van Buren
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60607
- Coordinates
- 41.80331, -87.58548
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Congress Center's energy grade?
Congress Center scores 80 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 Congress Center use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 36.9 kBtu/ft² (103.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 527,238 sq ft, including 5,700,317 kWh of electricity.
What are Congress Center's carbon emissions?
Congress Center reported 2,722 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.2 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:100730:2023.