Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 58 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 83.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 234.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 11,000 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 11.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 23,039,674 kWh |
| Water use | 10,629 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 939,350 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:103594:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 58 | -8 | 83.7 kBtu/ft² | 11,000 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 66 | +2 | 78.5 kBtu/ft² | 9,710 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 64 | -8 | 78.2 kBtu/ft² | 10,498 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 72 | -5 | 76.4 kBtu/ft² | 11,205 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 77 | +3 | 87.4 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 74 | -10 | 85.6 kBtu/ft² | 13,379 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 84 | +2 | 88.1 kBtu/ft² | 15,307 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 82 | +6 | 89.9 kBtu/ft² | 16,681 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 76 | +5 | 92.5 kBtu/ft² | 17,465 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 71 | 95.0 kBtu/ft² | 18,014 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
- 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60611
- Coordinates
- 41.83841, -87.62716
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is NBC Tower's energy grade?
NBC Tower scores 58 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 NBC Tower use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 83.7 kBtu/ft² (234.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 939,350 sq ft, including 23,039,674 kWh of electricity.
What are NBC Tower's carbon emissions?
NBC Tower reported 11,000 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (11.7 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:103594:2023.