The John Hancock Center
Mixed Use Property in Chicago, IL · 875 N Michigan Ave · 60611
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 24 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 71.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 199.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 22,818 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 10.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 47,794,749 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 2,290,873 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:100429:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 24 | -35 | 71.2 kBtu/ft² | 22,818 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 59 | +27 | 52.8 kBtu/ft² | 15,923 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 32 | -8 | 66.2 kBtu/ft² | 21,668 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 40 | +7 | 62.2 kBtu/ft² | 22,228 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 33 | +9 | 74.0 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 24 | +1 | 77.4 kBtu/ft² | 29,504 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 23 | -11 | 82.3 kBtu/ft² | 34,855 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 34 | -11 | 75.2 kBtu/ft² | 31,755 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 45 | 67.2 kBtu/ft² | 30,934 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
- 875 N Michigan Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60611
- Coordinates
- 41.89484, -87.63862
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The John Hancock Center's energy grade?
The John Hancock Center scores 24 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 John Hancock Center use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 71.2 kBtu/ft² (199.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 2,290,873 sq ft, including 47,794,749 kWh of electricity.
What are The John Hancock Center's carbon emissions?
The John Hancock Center reported 22,818 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (10.0 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:100429:2023.