The Western
Multifamily Housing in Chicago, IL · 1912, 1914, & 1920 N Milwaukee Ave · 60647
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 42 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 71.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 157.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 485 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 853,066 kWh |
| Natural gas | 14,623 therms |
| Gross floor area | 61,393 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:255920:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 42 | -38 | 71.2 kBtu/ft² | 485 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 80 | -5 | 50.2 kBtu/ft² | 360 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 85 | 43.7 kBtu/ft² | 356 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | |
| 2019 | 35 | +4 | 69.4 kBtu/ft² | 428 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 31 | 76.6 kBtu/ft² | 451 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
- 1912, 1914, & 1920 N Milwaukee Ave
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60647
- Coordinates
- 41.90590, -87.63019
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Western's energy grade?
The Western 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 Western use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 71.2 kBtu/ft² (157.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 61,393 sq ft, including 853,066 kWh of electricity and 14,623 therms of natural gas.
What are The Western's carbon emissions?
The Western reported 485 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.9 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.
Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:255920:2023.