Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 88 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 70.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 116.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 15,036 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 19,246,610 kWh |
| Natural gas | 506,787 therms |
| Water use | 6,131 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 2,493,160 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:103689:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 88 | +19 | 70.7 kBtu/ft² | 15,036 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 69 | -13 | 74.2 kBtu/ft² | 14,703 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 82 | 62.0 kBtu/ft² | 12,038 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | — | — | — |
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
- 433 West Harrison Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60607
- Coordinates
- 41.90586, -87.62889
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Old Post Office's energy grade?
Old Post Office scores 88 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Old Post Office use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 70.7 kBtu/ft² (116.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 2,493,160 sq ft, including 19,246,610 kWh of electricity and 506,787 therms of natural gas.
What are Old Post Office's carbon emissions?
Old Post Office reported 15,036 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.0 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:103689:2023.