Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 68 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 95.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 172.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,723 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,818,889 kWh |
| Natural gas | 169,379 therms |
| Gross floor area | 314,254 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:158083:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 68 | -2 | 95.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,723 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 70 | -5 | 97.1 kBtu/ft² | 2,651 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 75 | -4 | 89.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,611 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 79 | 86.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,665 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 56 | +12 | 108.0 kBtu/ft² | 3,561 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 44 | -3 | 112.5 kBtu/ft² | 3,959 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 47 | +7 | 113.0 kBtu/ft² | 3,980 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 40 | 122.5 kBtu/ft² | 4,559 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.
Own or manage this building? Claim it to correct the record and get compliance alerts.
Location
- Address
- 8500 West Bryn Mawr Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60631
- Coordinates
- 41.83160, -87.62793
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
College/University · 2,944,091 sq ft
Hospital (General Medical & Surgical) · 1,096,074 sq ft
- NBC Towerscore 58
Office · 939,350 sq ft
- Gold Coast Galleriascore —
Mixed Use Property · 462,140 sq ft
- 55 E. Jackson AcOuisitions LLCscore 53
Office · 434,169 sq ft
- IIT Research Towerscore —
College/University · 392,894 sq ft
See also: most efficient in Chicago · biggest emitters
Frequently asked questions
What is Renaissance Ohare's energy grade?
Renaissance Ohare scores 68 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 Renaissance Ohare use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 95.4 kBtu/ft² (172.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 314,254 sq ft, including 3,818,889 kWh of electricity and 169,379 therms of natural gas.
What are Renaissance Ohare's carbon emissions?
Renaissance Ohare reported 2,723 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.7 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:158083:2023.