Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 92 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 29.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 76.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 36 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 879,189 kWh |
| Natural gas | 3,677 therms |
| Gross floor area | 122,356 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:768:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 92 | +3 | 29.2 kBtu/ft² | 36 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 89 | -1 | 33.7 kBtu/ft² | 50 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 90 | ±0 | 40.0 kBtu/ft² | 55 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 90 | -4 | 38.7 kBtu/ft² | 41 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 94 | ±0 | 33.2 kBtu/ft² | 33 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 94 | 33.1 kBtu/ft² | 30 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | 43.2 kBtu/ft² | 36 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | 85 | 44.4 kBtu/ft² | 32 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 40.9 kBtu/ft² | 39 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | 91 | +22 | 41.1 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 69 | 59.3 kBtu/ft² | 43 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920)
Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (adopted 2023) applies to buildings over 20,000 sq ft: benchmarking verification is due 2027–2030 and initial emissions targets 2031–2035, reaching net zero by 2041–2050, with fines for non-compliance.
Ownership
No owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 1201 WESTERN AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.60576, -122.33922
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1201 Western Building's energy grade?
1201 Western Building scores 92 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 1201 Western Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 29.2 kBtu/ft² (76.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 122,356 sq ft, including 879,189 kWh of electricity and 3,677 therms of natural gas.
What are 1201 Western Building's carbon emissions?
1201 Western Building reported 36 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.3 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2025. Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (adopted 2023) applies to buildings over 20,000 sq ft: benchmarking verification is due 2027–2030 and initial emissions targets 2031–2035, reaching net zero by 2041–2050, with fines for non-compliance.
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Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record seattle:768:2025.