Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 82 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 37.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 105.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 816 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,709,894 kWh |
| Water use | 865 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 154,373 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:156731:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 82 | +6 | 37.8 kBtu/ft² | 816 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 76 | -3 | 43.5 kBtu/ft² | 885 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 79 | -14 | 40.8 kBtu/ft² | 899 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 93 | +2 | 27.2 kBtu/ft² | 656 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 91 | +20 | 30.1 kBtu/ft² | 774 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 71 | -17 | 42.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,090 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 88 | -1 | 41.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,178 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 89 | -1 | 45.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,232 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 90 | 43.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,275 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.
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Location
- Address
- 70 E. Lake Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60601
- Coordinates
- 41.88117, -87.68138
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Seventy East's energy grade?
Seventy East scores 82 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Seventy East use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 37.8 kBtu/ft² (105.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 154,373 sq ft, including 1,709,894 kWh of electricity.
What are Seventy East's carbon emissions?
Seventy East reported 816 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.3 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.
Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:156731:2023.