Northwest Tower
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 1170 W Erie · 60642
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 32 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 113.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 154.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,083 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 812,178 kWh |
| Natural gas | 130,949 therms |
| Gross floor area | 139,677 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:252253:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 32 | -5 | 113.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,083 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 37 | +3 | 120.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,119 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 34 | -20 | 113.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,134 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 54 | +16 | 108.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,022 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 38 | +8 | 118.6 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 30 | -8 | 128.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,281 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 38 | -9 | 115.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,211 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 47 | 110.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,192 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
- 1170 W Erie
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60642
- Coordinates
- 41.87975, -87.64832
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northwest Tower's energy grade?
Northwest Tower scores 32 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 Northwest Tower use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 113.6 kBtu/ft² (154.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 139,677 sq ft, including 812,178 kWh of electricity and 130,949 therms of natural gas.
What are Northwest Tower's carbon emissions?
Northwest Tower reported 1,083 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:252253:2023.