Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 84 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 32.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 81.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 18 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 342,318 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,143 therms |
| Gross floor area | 57,110 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:23459:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 84 | +20 | 32.0 kBtu/ft² | 18 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 64 | +3 | 43.6 kBtu/ft² | 22 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 61 | -11 | 48.4 kBtu/ft² | 32 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 72 | -6 | 41.8 kBtu/ft² | 29 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 78 | +7 | 38.2 kBtu/ft² | 28 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 71 | ±0 | 45.5 kBtu/ft² | 25 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 71 | 47.7 kBtu/ft² | 25 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 53.2 kBtu/ft² | 25 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | 69 | -2 | 59.4 kBtu/ft² | 22 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 71 | 56.8 kBtu/ft² | 22 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920)
Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (2023) sets declining carbon targets for buildings over 20,000 sq ft, with penalties for non-compliance beginning in the 2030s.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 18 W MERCER ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98119
- Coordinates
- 47.62481, -122.35762
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 18 WEST MERCER BUILDING's energy grade?
18 WEST MERCER BUILDING scores 84 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 18 WEST MERCER BUILDING use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 32.0 kBtu/ft² (81.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 57,110 sq ft, including 342,318 kWh of electricity and 2,143 therms of natural gas.
What are 18 WEST MERCER BUILDING's carbon emissions?
18 WEST MERCER BUILDING reported 18 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.4 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (2023) sets declining carbon targets for buildings over 20,000 sq ft, with penalties for non-compliance beginning in the 2030s.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record seattle:23459:2024.