The Metro
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 1200 W. Monroe St. · 60607
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 97 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 53.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 83.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,177 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,292,823 kWh |
| Natural gas | 105,394 therms |
| Gross floor area | 281,000 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:157152:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 97 | +1 | 53.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,177 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 96 | -2 | 59.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,266 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 98 | +1 | 50.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,206 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 97 | +61 | 54.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,315 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 36 | -48 | 99.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,031 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 84 | -3 | 63.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,499 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 87 | +6 | 57.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,480 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 81 | 63.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,625 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Building Energy Use 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
- 1200 W. Monroe St.
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60607
- Coordinates
- 41.79958, -87.59193
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Metro's energy grade?
The Metro scores 97 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 Metro use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 53.2 kBtu/ft² (83.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 281,000 sq ft, including 1,292,823 kWh of electricity and 105,394 therms of natural gas.
What are The Metro's carbon emissions?
The Metro reported 1,177 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.2 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:157152:2023.