Elara Engineering would like to remind our clients that Energy Benchmarking for the City of Chicago and the City of Evanston are due this June. Additionally, Energy Benchmarking for the Village of Oak Park is due in December. For more information about the ordinance and required compliance actions, see below and click here.
Our Energy Benchmarking Team would be happy to answer any of your questions and assist in verification of your building’s data. We can be reached at 708.236.0300 or energybenchmarking@elaraeng.com.
City of Chicago Benchmarking Verification Due June 1st
The City of Chicago requires owners of commercial, residential, and municipal buildings over 50,000 SF to track and verify (every third year by a professional) their building’s energy consumption using the Energy Star Portfolio Manager Tool. It should be noted that manufacturing/industrial use type buildings are exempt from the ordinance. A property that is new construction, has new ownership or low occupancy is eligible to request an exemption. For more information, reach out to Elara. The deadline to update and verify your building’s data is June 1, 2024.
City of Evanston Benchmarking Verification Due June 30th
The City of Evanston requires owners of commercial, residential, and municipal buildings over 20,000 SF to track and verify (every third year by a professional) their building’s energy and water consumption using the Energy Star Portfolio Manager Tool. This includes apartment buildings, strip malls, schools, churches, hospitals, and condominium buildings. In addition, city-owned buildings that are 10,000 SF or greater in size are required to comply. It should be noted that condominium buildings 20,000 SF to 50,000 SF are exempt from the ordinance. A property that is new construction or low occupancy is eligible to request an exemption. For more information, reach out to Elara. The deadline to update and verify your building’s data is June 30, 2024.
Village of Oak Park Benchmarking Verification Due Dec 31st
Under an ordinance passed in 2023, the Village of Oak Park now requires owners of commercial, residential, and municipal buildings over 10,000 SF to track their building’s energy and water consumption using the Energy Star Portfolio Manager Tool. It should be noted that single family, duplex, and triplex residential homes as well as manufacturing/industrial use type buildings are exempt from the ordinance. A property that does not have a certificate of occupancy or has low occupancy is eligible to request an exemption. For more information, reach out to Elara. The deadline to update your building’s data is Dec 31, 2024.
