Metropolis
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 8 West Monroe Street · 60603
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 34 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 78.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 144.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,585 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,262,078 kWh |
| Natural gas | 95,055 therms |
| Water use | 6,193 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 218,624 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:158472:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 34 | -20 | 78.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,585 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 54 | +9 | 77.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,468 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 45 | +7 | 76.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,585 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 38 | +6 | 78.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,752 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 32 | ±0 | 85.7 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 32 | +3 | 84.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,020 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 29 | -1 | 78.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,072 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 30 | 82.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,115 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
- 8 West Monroe Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60603
- Coordinates
- 41.97613, -87.66947
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Metropolis's energy grade?
Metropolis scores 34 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 Metropolis use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 78.8 kBtu/ft² (144.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 218,624 sq ft, including 2,262,078 kWh of electricity and 95,055 therms of natural gas.
What are Metropolis's carbon emissions?
Metropolis reported 1,585 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.2 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:158472:2023.