Rush University Medical Center
Hospital (General Medical & Surgical) in Chicago, IL · 1653 W Congress Pkwy · 60612
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 36 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 244.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 452.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 97,340 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 23.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 132,674,799 kWh |
| Natural gas | 3,429,694 therms |
| Gross floor area | 4,232,186 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:100867:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 36 | +5 | 244.2 kBtu/ft² | 97,340 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 31 | -2 | 262.3 kBtu/ft² | 92,454 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 33 | +3 | 251.6 kBtu/ft² | 96,018 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 30 | +5 | 255.6 kBtu/ft² | 102,661 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 25 | +16 | 263.2 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 9 | +7 | 276.8 kBtu/ft² | 113,297 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 2 | -4 | 331.7 kBtu/ft² | 134,961 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 6 | -3 | 281.9 kBtu/ft² | 127,610 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 9 | +5 | 263.7 kBtu/ft² | 129,897 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 4 | 289.0 kBtu/ft² | 138,008 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
- 1653 W Congress Pkwy
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60612
- Coordinates
- 41.94219, -87.68840
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rush University Medical Center's energy grade?
Rush University Medical Center scores 36 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 Rush University Medical Center use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 244.2 kBtu/ft² (452.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 4,232,186 sq ft, including 132,674,799 kWh of electricity and 3,429,694 therms of natural gas.
What are Rush University Medical Center's carbon emissions?
Rush University Medical Center reported 97,340 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (23.0 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:100867:2023.