Chicago Energy Benchmarking: Pro-Bono Data Verification

Instructions: Please use this application to request pro-bono data verification support for buildings that do not have access to a recognized data verifier and for which the data verification requirement would cause undue financial hardship.

(Note: Financial distress exemptions are available for buildings that are subject to a qualified tax lien sale or public auction due to property tax arrearages, controlled by a court appointed receiver, or acquired by a deed in lieu of foreclosure.  Click HERE to access the exemption form for financial distress.)

Requests for pro-bono support will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications submitted by May 15th, 2019 will receive preferential consideration.

Applicants for pro-bono support will receive an email response within two weeks of submitting this application.

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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: Qualifying Questions
Please answer the following “YES or NO” questions:






Section 5: Current Benchmarking Status
Pro-bono support is available for data verification; however, initial benchmarking of the property should be completed by the property owner, property manager, or additional property representative, to the greatest extent possible. Free training, the Chicago Energy Benchmarking Help Center, and other resources are available to enable property owners and managers to complete energy benchmarking.

Please answer the following questions below regarding the benchmarking of the building. Information about how to complete each step is provided in the Compliance Overview and the Benchmarking Guide.






Section 6: 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.

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