Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 72 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 76.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 130.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,511 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,237,784 kWh |
| Natural gas | 181,735 therms |
| Water use | 2,783 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 383,007 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:103798:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 72 | +2 | 76.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,511 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 70 | 86.1 kBtu/ft² | 2,628 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 76.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,770 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 82.7 kBtu/ft² | 3,030 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | 98.2 kBtu/ft² | 3,726 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | 96.0 kBtu/ft² | 3,726 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 86.9 kBtu/ft² | 3,858 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 87.3 kBtu/ft² | 3,974 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 87.3 kBtu/ft² | 4,237 tCO₂e | |
| 2014 | — | 107.0 kBtu/ft² | 4,580 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
- 844 N. Rush Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60611
- Coordinates
- 41.88562, -87.63435
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is U.S. Railroad Retirement's energy grade?
U.S. Railroad Retirement scores 72 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does U.S. Railroad Retirement use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 76.3 kBtu/ft² (130.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 383,007 sq ft, including 3,237,784 kWh of electricity and 181,735 therms of natural gas.
What are U.S. Railroad Retirement's carbon emissions?
U.S. Railroad Retirement reported 2,511 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.6 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:103798:2023.