Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 59 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 100.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 172.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 853 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,095,354 kWh |
| Natural gas | 62,181 therms |
| Water use | 4 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 98,727 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:157986:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 59 | 100.8 kBtu/ft² | 853 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | |
| 2017 | 83 | +18 | 37.1 kBtu/ft² | 747 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 65 | +11 | 117.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,873 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 54 | 128.2 kBtu/ft² | 2,156 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
- 800 S Michigan Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60605
- Coordinates
- 41.90398, -87.63278
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Le Meridien Essex Chicago's energy grade?
Le Meridien Essex Chicago scores 59 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 Le Meridien Essex Chicago use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 100.8 kBtu/ft² (172.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 98,727 sq ft, including 1,095,354 kWh of electricity and 62,181 therms of natural gas.
What are Le Meridien Essex Chicago's carbon emissions?
Le Meridien Essex Chicago reported 853 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.6 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:157986:2023.