Opera Lofts Condominiums
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 2545 S Dearborn · 60616
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 97 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 50.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 84.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 701 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 868,331 kWh |
| Natural gas | 53,931 therms |
| Gross floor area | 164,619 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:227696:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 97 | +1 | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 701 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 96 | 58.7 kBtu/ft² | 759 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | |
| 2019 | 97 | +1 | 52.8 kBtu/ft² | 923 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 96 | +1 | 56.3 kBtu/ft² | 970 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 95 | +27 | 55.2 kBtu/ft² | 813 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 68 | 55.5 kBtu/ft² | 932 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Building Energy Use 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
- 2545 S Dearborn
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60616
- Coordinates
- 41.85782, -87.62378
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Opera Lofts Condominiums's energy grade?
Opera Lofts Condominiums scores 97 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 Opera Lofts Condominiums use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 50.8 kBtu/ft² (84.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 164,619 sq ft, including 868,331 kWh of electricity and 53,931 therms of natural gas.
What are Opera Lofts Condominiums's carbon emissions?
Opera Lofts Condominiums reported 701 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.3 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:227696:2023.