The Renaissance
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 901 W. Argyle Ave. · 60640
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 56 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 88.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 117.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 382 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 265,292 kWh |
| Natural gas | 48,053 therms |
| Gross floor area | 64,292 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:260077:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 56 | +3 | 88.8 kBtu/ft² | 382 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 53 | -5 | 101.4 kBtu/ft² | 419 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 58 | +1 | 92.3 kBtu/ft² | 401 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 57 | +4 | 94.3 kBtu/ft² | 415 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 53 | ±0 | 101.2 kBtu/ft² | 443 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 53 | -23 | 105.1 kBtu/ft² | 454 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 76 | +12 | 80.3 kBtu/ft² | 397 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 64 | 90.5 kBtu/ft² | 448 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
No owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 901 W. Argyle Ave.
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60640
- Coordinates
- 41.86293, -87.62588
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Renaissance's energy grade?
The Renaissance scores 56 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 Renaissance use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 88.8 kBtu/ft² (117.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 64,292 sq ft, including 265,292 kWh of electricity and 48,053 therms of natural gas.
What are The Renaissance's carbon emissions?
The Renaissance reported 382 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.9 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:260077:2023.