William Eckhardt Research Center (ERC)
Laboratory in Chicago, IL · 5640 S. Ellis Ave. · 60637
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | — |
| Site EUI | 469.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 745.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 11,216 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 39.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 12,283,486 kWh |
| Water use | 10,868 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 284,391 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:254382:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | — | 469.4 kBtu/ft² | 11,216 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 508.4 kBtu/ft² | 11,639 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 693.0 kBtu/ft² | 15,454 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 543.7 kBtu/ft² | 13,137 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | 539.7 kBtu/ft² | 13,087 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | 542.7 kBtu/ft² | 13,379 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 491.7 kBtu/ft² | 13,003 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 506.8 kBtu/ft² | 12,998 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
- 5640 S. Ellis Ave.
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60637
- Coordinates
- 41.97706, -87.67429
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is William Eckhardt Research Center (ERC)'s energy grade?
William Eckhardt Research Center (ERC) did not report an ENERGY STAR score in its 2023 disclosure, but its site energy-use intensity was 469.4 kBtu/ft².
How much energy does William Eckhardt Research Center (ERC) use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 469.4 kBtu/ft² (745.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 284,391 sq ft, including 12,283,486 kWh of electricity.
What are William Eckhardt Research Center (ERC)'s carbon emissions?
William Eckhardt Research Center (ERC) reported 11,216 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (39.4 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:254382:2023.