Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 92 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 52.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 119.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,149 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,891,482 kWh |
| Natural gas | 54,872 therms |
| Gross floor area | 360,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:254080:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 92 | +10 | 52.1 kBtu/ft² | 2,149 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 82 | -12 | 83.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,727 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 94 | -5 | 69.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,236 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 99 | +41 | 50.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,820 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 58 | ±0 | 93.0 kBtu/ft² | 3,940 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 58 | +9 | 93.4 kBtu/ft² | 3,991 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 49 | -23 | 92.3 kBtu/ft² | 4,157 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 72 | 85.3 kBtu/ft² | 3,129 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
- 521 N Rush St
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60611
- Coordinates
- 41.93543, -87.64345
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Gwen Hotel's energy grade?
The Gwen Hotel scores 92 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Gwen Hotel use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 52.1 kBtu/ft² (119.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 360,000 sq ft, including 3,891,482 kWh of electricity and 54,872 therms of natural gas.
What are The Gwen Hotel's carbon emissions?
The Gwen Hotel reported 2,149 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.0 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:254080:2023.