Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 54 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 84.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 180.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 3,439 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 9.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 5,827,371 kWh |
| Natural gas | 123,693 therms |
| Water use | 49,426 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 381,382 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:158303:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 54 | -1 | 84.6 kBtu/ft² | 3,439 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 55 | -14 | 84.9 kBtu/ft² | 3,391 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 69 | -2 | 72.2 kBtu/ft² | 3,162 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 71 | +34 | 70.6 kBtu/ft² | 3,333 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 37 | +5 | 98.9 kBtu/ft² | 4,704 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 32 | +5 | 104.6 kBtu/ft² | 4,952 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 27 | +2 | 95.5 kBtu/ft² | 5,086 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 25 | +4 | 98.7 kBtu/ft² | 5,283 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 21 | 100.6 kBtu/ft² | 5,907 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
- 644 North Lake Shore Drive
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60611
- Coordinates
- 41.79404, -87.58236
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is W Chicago Lakeshore's energy grade?
W Chicago Lakeshore scores 54 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 W Chicago Lakeshore use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 84.6 kBtu/ft² (180.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 381,382 sq ft, including 5,827,371 kWh of electricity and 123,693 therms of natural gas.
What are W Chicago Lakeshore's carbon emissions?
W Chicago Lakeshore reported 3,439 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (9.0 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:158303:2023.