Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 12 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 140.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 258.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4,895 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 13.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 7,061,847 kWh |
| Natural gas | 286,732 therms |
| Water use | 7,365 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 377,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:159099:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 12 | -1 | 140.0 kBtu/ft² | 4,895 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 13 | 145.9 kBtu/ft² | 4,828 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | 25 | +9 | 133.6 kBtu/ft² | 4,690 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 16 | +1 | 147.2 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 15 | +2 | 146.9 kBtu/ft² | 5,754 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 13 | -4 | 145.4 kBtu/ft² | 6,115 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 17 | +3 | 151.4 kBtu/ft² | 6,406 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 14 | 159.1 kBtu/ft² | 6,992 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
- 20 East Chestnut
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60611
- Coordinates
- 41.70197, -87.64769
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sofitel Chicago Water Tower's energy grade?
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower scores 12 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 Sofitel Chicago Water Tower use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 140.0 kBtu/ft² (258.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 377,000 sq ft, including 7,061,847 kWh of electricity and 286,732 therms of natural gas.
What are Sofitel Chicago Water Tower's carbon emissions?
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower reported 4,895 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (13.0 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:159099:2023.