The Catalyst
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 123 N Desplaines Street · 60661
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 39 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 68.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 127.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,634 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,383,270 kWh |
| Natural gas | 93,334 therms |
| Water use | 8,370 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 255,042 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:254093:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 39 | +6 | 68.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,634 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 33 | +8 | 80.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,876 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 25 | -18 | 84.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,934 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 43 | -8 | 71.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,812 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 51 | +10 | 72.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,833 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 41 | -3 | 76.2 kBtu/ft² | 2,015 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 44 | +35 | 70.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,936 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 9 | 87.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,721 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
- 123 N Desplaines Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60661
- Coordinates
- 41.93962, -87.66636
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Catalyst's energy grade?
The Catalyst scores 39 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 Catalyst use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 68.5 kBtu/ft² (127.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 255,042 sq ft, including 2,383,270 kWh of electricity and 93,334 therms of natural gas.
What are The Catalyst's carbon emissions?
The Catalyst reported 1,634 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.4 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:254093:2023.