Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 98 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 18.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 50.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 225,087 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 49,052 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:24822:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 98 | +1 | 18.1 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 97 | ±0 | 20.3 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 97 | +1 | 21.3 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 96 | -1 | 22.9 kBtu/ft² | 6 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 97 | -1 | 20.6 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 98 | +2 | 18.5 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 96 | ±0 | 21.8 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 96 | +3 | 22.8 kBtu/ft² | 6 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 93 | -3 | 24.4 kBtu/ft² | 6 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 96 | +6 | 34.0 kBtu/ft² | 8 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 90 | 43.9 kBtu/ft² | 11 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
- 1943 1ST AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98134
- Coordinates
- 47.58462, -122.33470
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1943 First Ave Building's energy grade?
1943 First Ave Building scores 98 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 1943 First Ave Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 18.1 kBtu/ft² (50.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 49,052 sq ft, including 225,087 kWh of electricity.
What are 1943 First Ave Building's carbon emissions?
1943 First Ave Building reported 4 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.1 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:24822:2025.