Chicago Energy Benchmarking Exemption Form – Low Occupancy

Instructions: Please use this form to apply for an exemption from 2023 Benchmarking for a covered building that experienced average physical occupancy of less than 50% from January-December 2023.

This form should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Within 10 business days, you will receive an email confirmation and/or any follow-up questions about your request.

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Section 1: Contact Information








Section 2: Building Information

Six-digit ID number listed on building’s Notification of Obligation to Comply letter; if ID is unknown, request it using this form.





Section 3: Notes

Section 4: Low Occupancy
Owners of covered buildings that experienced average physical occupancy of less than 50% from January – December 2023 may be eligible for a 2024 exemption.

Section 5: Signature of Authorized Building Representative
Any person who knowingly makes a false statement of material fact in connection with this application shall be sanctioned under, among other applicable law, the City of Chicago's False Statements Ordinance (Chapter 1-21 of the Municipal Code of Chicago).

I, the undersigned authorized representative of the building, affirm and attest to the accuracy, truthfulness and completeness of the statements of material fact provided in this form.

o   Please indicate your agreement by typing in your full name above


Questions? We Can Help!
Call the Chicago Energy Benchmarking Help Center at (855) 858-6878 (M-F, 9am-5pm) or email Info@ChicagoEnergyBenchmarking.org.