Grand Plaza
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 540 N. State St · 60654
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 33 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 104.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 151.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 8,711 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 8,430,439 kWh |
| Natural gas | 633,202 therms |
| Gross floor area | 1,119,317 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:158227:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 33 | 104.7 kBtu/ft² | 8,711 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 95.3 kBtu/ft² | 8,005 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 108.9 kBtu/ft² | 9,123 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 108.2 kBtu/ft² | 9,525 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | 29 | +14 | 114.6 kBtu/ft² | 10,468 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 15 | -16 | 138.7 kBtu/ft² | 12,004 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 31 | +1 | 112.1 kBtu/ft² | 11,036 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 30 | +12 | 117.8 kBtu/ft² | 11,382 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 18 | 116.1 kBtu/ft² | 11,923 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
- 540 N. State St
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60654
- Coordinates
- 41.95553, -87.70821
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Grand Plaza's energy grade?
Grand Plaza 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 Grand Plaza use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 104.7 kBtu/ft² (151.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,119,317 sq ft, including 8,430,439 kWh of electricity and 633,202 therms of natural gas.
What are Grand Plaza's carbon emissions?
Grand Plaza reported 8,711 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.8 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:158227:2023.