The median building in our dataset emits 7.7 CO2 kg / square foot, but these buildings are Chicago's best in class and emit way less! Some, like Marina Towers , are large residential buildings, but other buildings in this list include offices, hotels, and even schools like King College Prep . Most buildings in this list have an Energy Star score over 90, which means they are typically officially certified as being energy-efficient.
Note: This data only includes buildings whose emissions are reported under the Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance. According to the City βAs of 2016, this list includes all commercial, institutional, and residential buildings larger than 50,000 square feet.β This dataset is also then filtered to only buildings with reported emissions > 1,000 metric tons CO2 equivalent.
This data is also from 2020, but when new benchmark data is available, we'll update the site.
Property Name / address | Primary Property Type |
Greenhouse Gas Intensity (kg CO2 eq./sqft) |
Total Greenhouse Emissions (metric tons CO2 eq.) |
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309-The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
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5333 N Sheridan Rd
| Senior Living Community | 1.8 kg/sqft
#1 Lowest in Chicago*
| 3,180 tons
Highest 28%
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200 N COLUMBUS DR
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200 N COLUMBUS DR
| Hotel | 1.9 kg/sqft
#2 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,355 tons
Lowest 22%
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State Place Condominium Association
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1101 S State St
| Multifamily Housing | 2.7 kg/sqft
#3 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,481 tons
Lowest 28%
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Marina Towers Condominium Association
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300 N State St
| Multifamily Housing | 2.8 kg/sqft
#4 Lowest in Chicago*
| 2,167 tons
Highest 46%
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The Monadnock Building
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53 W Jackson Blvd
| Office | 3.0 kg/sqft
#5 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,476 tons
Lowest 28%
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King College Prep -CPS
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4445 S Drexel Blvd
| K-12 School | 3.3 kg/sqft
#6 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,031 tons
Lowest 3%
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Clinton Complex Condominium Association
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500 S Clinton St
| Multifamily Housing | 3.3 kg/sqft
#6 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,101 tons
Lowest 7%
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Ella Flagg Young Apartments
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4645 N Sherdian Rd
| Multifamily Housing | 3.4 kg/sqft
#9 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,029 tons
Lowest 3%
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Park 1500 Lofts
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1500 W Monroe St
| Multifamily Housing | 3.4 kg/sqft
#9 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,845 tons
Lowest 43%
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Saucedo Elementary Academy - CPS
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2850 W 24th Blvd
| K-12 School | 3.4 kg/sqft
#9 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,002 tons
#1 Lowest in Chicago*
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Shoreland Apartments
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5454 S Shore Dr
| Multifamily Housing | 3.5 kg/sqft
#11 Lowest in Chicago*
| 2,231 tons
Highest 46%
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The ParkShore Condominium Association
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195 N Harbor Dr
| Multifamily Housing | 3.6 kg/sqft
#13 Lowest in Chicago*
| 3,634 tons
Highest 24%
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5252 S CORNELL AVE
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5252 S CORNELL AVE
| Multifamily Housing | 3.6 kg/sqft
#13 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,219 tons
Lowest 16%
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329 W 18th St
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329 W 18th St
| Other | 3.6 kg/sqft
#13 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,821 tons
Lowest 43%
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Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile
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633 N St Clair St
| Office | 3.6 kg/sqft
#13 Lowest in Chicago*
| 2,252 tons
Highest 45%
|
Dearborn Tower Condominium Association
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1530 S State St
| Multifamily Housing | 3.7 kg/sqft
#16 Lowest in Chicago*
| 2,754 tons
Highest 34%
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Metropolitan Place Condominium Association
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130 S Canal St
| Multifamily Housing | 3.7 kg/sqft
#16 Lowest in Chicago*
| 2,152 tons
Highest 47%
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Wentworth Gardens
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3770 S Wentworth Ave
| Multifamily Housing | 3.8 kg/sqft
#19 Lowest in Chicago*
| 3,155 tons
Highest 29%
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401 465 E Illinois St
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401 465 E Illinois St
| Multifamily Housing | 3.8 kg/sqft
#19 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,511 tons
Lowest 30%
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Auditorium Building
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430 S Michigan Ave
| College/University | 3.8 kg/sqft
#19 Lowest in Chicago*
| 2,248 tons
Highest 45%
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Phillips Academy HS -CPS
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244 E Pershing Rd
| K-12 School | 3.8 kg/sqft
#19 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,094 tons
Lowest 7%
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Tilden HS -CPS
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4747 S Union Ave
| K-12 School | 3.9 kg/sqft
#24 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,272 tons
Lowest 18%
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Wells Community Academy HS -CPS
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936 N Ashland Ave
| K-12 School | 3.9 kg/sqft
#24 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,026 tons
#29 Lowest in Chicago*
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Bradley Business Center
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2500 W Bradley Pl
| Other | 3.9 kg/sqft
#24 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,443 tons
Lowest 26%
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The Sexton Condominium Association
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360 W Illinois St
| Multifamily Housing | 3.9 kg/sqft
#24 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,537 tons
Lowest 31%
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3711 S VINCENNES AVE
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3711 S VINCENNES AVE
| Multifamily Housing | 3.9 kg/sqft
#24 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,180 tons
Lowest 13%
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Ontario Street Lofts CA
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411 W Ontario St
| Multifamily Housing | 3.9 kg/sqft
#24 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,023 tons
#27 Lowest in Chicago*
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Chicago Vocational Career Academy -CPS
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2106 E 87th St
| K-12 School | 4.0 kg/sqft
#29 Lowest in Chicago*
| 2,718 tons
Highest 34%
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Lincoln Park 2550 Condominium Association
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2550 N Lakeview Ave
| Multifamily Housing | 4.0 kg/sqft
#29 Lowest in Chicago*
| 3,969 tons
Highest 22%
|
Kelly HS -CPS
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4136 S California Ave
| K-12 School | 4.0 kg/sqft
#29 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,206 tons
Lowest 15%
|
Hanover House
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11 21 W GOETHE ST
| Multifamily Housing | 4.0 kg/sqft
#29 Lowest in Chicago*
| 1,008 tons
#7 Lowest in Chicago*
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Eddystone Condominium Homes
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415 421 W MELROSE ST
| Multifamily Housing | 4.1 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,009 tons
#10 Lowest in Chicago*
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River North Commons CA
520 W Huron St
| Multifamily Housing | 4.1 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,152 tons
Lowest 11%
|
3224 3244 N HALSTED ST
3224 3244 N HALSTED ST
| Multifamily Housing | 4.1 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,112 tons
Lowest 8%
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Lane Tech HS -CPS
2501 W Addison St
| K-12 School | 4.2 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 2,977 tons
Highest 31%
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Steinmetz Academic Center HS -CPS
3030 N Mobile Ave
| K-12 School | 4.2 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,692 tons
Lowest 37%
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Smith Senior Living
2320 W 113TH PL
| Senior Living Community | 4.2 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,557 tons
Lowest 32%
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Randolph Place Residences Condominium Association
165 N Canal St
| Multifamily Housing | 4.3 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 3,187 tons
Highest 28%
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The Darien Apartments
3100 N Lake Shore Dr
| Multifamily Housing | 4.3 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,504 tons
Lowest 30%
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Optima Signature Apartments
220 E Illinois St
| Multifamily Housing | 4.3 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 3,753 tons
Highest 23%
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Oakley Square Apartments
2325 W JACKSON BLVD
| Multifamily Housing | 4.3 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,203 tons
Lowest 15%
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The Blackstone, A Renaissance Hotel
636 S Michigan Ave
| Hotel | 4.3 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,665 tons
Lowest 36%
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(IL296) - 1400 Museum Park Condo
100 E 14th St
| Multifamily Housing | 4.3 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 2,343 tons
Highest 42%
|
Lake Shore Condominium Association
1440 N LAKESHORE DR
| Multifamily Housing | 4.3 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,325 tons
Lowest 20%
|
15th Place
811 - 833 W 15th Pl
| Multifamily Housing | 4.3 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,094 tons
Lowest 7%
|
311 W Monroe
311 W Monroe
| Office | 4.3 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,845 tons
Lowest 43%
|
131 S Dearborn 3
131 S Dearborn
| Financial Office | 4.3 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,170 tons
Lowest 12%
|
TransUnion LLC
555 W Adams St
| Office | 4.3 kg/sqft
Lowest 3%
| 1,354 tons
Lowest 22%
|
The Pavilion
5441 N East River Rd
| Multifamily Housing | 4.4 kg/sqft
Lowest 4%
| 4,699 tons
Highest 17%
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Carl Sandburg Village Condo Association #2
1455 - 1460 N Sandburg Ter
| Multifamily Housing | 4.4 kg/sqft
Lowest 4%
| 3,417 tons
Highest 26%
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Data Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking Data