Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 61 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 84.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 169.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 5,421 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 8,602,771 kWh |
| Natural gas | 247,399 therms |
| Gross floor area | 638,592 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:101756:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 61 | +5 | 84.7 kBtu/ft² | 5,421 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 56 | +5 | 96.7 kBtu/ft² | 5,658 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 51 | -2 | 101.8 kBtu/ft² | 6,281 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 53 | +7 | 97.1 kBtu/ft² | 6,532 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 46 | +17 | 108.6 kBtu/ft² | 7,571 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 29 | -30 | 121.5 kBtu/ft² | 8,055 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 59 | +4 | 105.1 kBtu/ft² | 8,196 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 55 | +3 | 106.1 kBtu/ft² | 8,755 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 52 | -1 | 106.3 kBtu/ft² | 9,618 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 53 | 109.0 kBtu/ft² | 9,727 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
- 118 N. Clark St.
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60602
- Coordinates
- 41.80792, -87.59069
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cook County Building's energy grade?
Cook County Building scores 61 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 Cook County Building use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 84.7 kBtu/ft² (169.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 638,592 sq ft, including 8,602,771 kWh of electricity and 247,399 therms of natural gas.
What are Cook County Building's carbon emissions?
Cook County Building reported 5,421 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:101756:2023.