Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 61 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 129.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 174.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,311 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 977,745 kWh |
| Natural gas | 158,944 therms |
| Gross floor area | 149,011 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:135134:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 61 | +2 | 129.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,311 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 59 | -5 | 135.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,352 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 64 | -15 | 122.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,287 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 79 | +7 | 86.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,046 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 72 | +27 | 91.7 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 45 | -24 | 125.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,641 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 69 | +3 | 116.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,672 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 66 | +8 | 121.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,797 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 58 | 132.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,081 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
- 500-510 N. Dearborn St.
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60654
- Coordinates
- 41.88912, -87.61776
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Boyce Building's energy grade?
The Boyce Building scores 61 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 The Boyce Building use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 129.1 kBtu/ft² (174.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 149,011 sq ft, including 977,745 kWh of electricity and 158,944 therms of natural gas.
What are The Boyce Building's carbon emissions?
The Boyce Building reported 1,311 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.8 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:135134:2023.