Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 46 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 109.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 192.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 3,035 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 9.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 4,059,279 kWh |
| Natural gas | 206,587 therms |
| Gross floor area | 314,666 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:160198:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 46 | -6 | 109.7 kBtu/ft² | 3,035 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 52 | -24 | 108.6 kBtu/ft² | 2,899 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 76 | -23 | 83.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,415 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 99 | 46.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,665 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 58 | +10 | 100.4 kBtu/ft² | 3,909 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 48 | +24 | 94.2 kBtu/ft² | 4,137 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 24 | -18 | 140.6 kBtu/ft² | 5,171 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 42 | 103.7 kBtu/ft² | 4,635 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
- 636 South Michigan Avenue
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60605
- Coordinates
- 41.89467, -87.63490
Within ~1 km
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- 350 North Orleans (Rivion LLC)score 61
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- 680 North Lake Shore Drivescore 87
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Blackstone Hotel's energy grade?
The Blackstone Hotel scores 46 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 The Blackstone Hotel use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 109.7 kBtu/ft² (192.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 314,666 sq ft, including 4,059,279 kWh of electricity and 206,587 therms of natural gas.
What are The Blackstone Hotel's carbon emissions?
The Blackstone Hotel reported 3,035 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (9.6 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:160198:2023.