The Seneca
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 200 E Chestnut Street · 60611
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 42 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 78.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 139.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,378 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,877,981 kWh |
| Natural gas | 90,589 therms |
| Water use | 9,386 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 196,870 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:160342:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 42 | +36 | 78.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,378 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 6 | -7 | 129.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,830 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 13 | -10 | 119.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,699 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 23 | +9 | 114.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,620 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 14 | +2 | 128.1 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 12 | +11 | 129.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,938 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 1 | -9 | 181.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,448 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 10 | 130.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,047 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
- 200 E Chestnut Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60611
- Coordinates
- 42.01938, -87.69207
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Seneca's energy grade?
The Seneca scores 42 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 Seneca use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 78.6 kBtu/ft² (139.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 196,870 sq ft, including 1,877,981 kWh of electricity and 90,589 therms of natural gas.
What are The Seneca's carbon emissions?
The Seneca reported 1,378 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.0 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:160342:2023.