Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 61 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 117.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 190.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 6,847 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 9.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 8,009,721 kWh |
| Natural gas | 569,091 therms |
| Water use | 45,303 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 715,161 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:160067:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 61 | +3 | 117.8 kBtu/ft² | 6,847 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 58 | -16 | 127.3 kBtu/ft² | 7,040 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 74 | -10 | 106.9 kBtu/ft² | 6,324 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 84 | +33 | 96.8 kBtu/ft² | 5,905 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 51 | +4 | 133.8 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 47 | +11 | 140.3 kBtu/ft² | 8,779 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 36 | -2 | 144.9 kBtu/ft² | 9,494 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 38 | -5 | 144.9 kBtu/ft² | 10,017 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 43 | 131.2 kBtu/ft² | 10,078 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
- 505 N. Michigan Ave.
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60611
- Coordinates
- 41.78956, -87.58682
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is InterContinental's energy grade?
InterContinental 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 InterContinental use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 117.8 kBtu/ft² (190.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 715,161 sq ft, including 8,009,721 kWh of electricity and 569,091 therms of natural gas.
What are InterContinental's carbon emissions?
InterContinental reported 6,847 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (9.6 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:160067:2023.