Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 95 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 29.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 81.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 104 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 4,409,010 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 635,303 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:349:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 95 | +3 | 29.2 kBtu/ft² | 104 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 92 | +1 | 34.1 kBtu/ft² | 131 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 91 | -1 | 36.5 kBtu/ft² | 123 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 92 | -8 | 34.7 kBtu/ft² | 131 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 100 | +5 | 0.5 kBtu/ft² | 108 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 95 | ±0 | 31.2 kBtu/ft² | 104 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 95 | +2 | 31.2 kBtu/ft² | 107 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 93 | +8 | 30.9 kBtu/ft² | 106 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 85 | -10 | 31.1 kBtu/ft² | 112 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 95 | -2 | 34.9 kBtu/ft² | 119 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 97 | 34.5 kBtu/ft² | 119 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
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Location
- Address
- 1191 2ND AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.60614, -122.33674
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 2nd & Seneca Blds's energy grade?
2nd & Seneca Blds scores 95 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 2nd & Seneca Blds use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 29.2 kBtu/ft² (81.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 635,303 sq ft, including 4,409,010 kWh of electricity.
What are 2nd & Seneca Blds's carbon emissions?
2nd & Seneca Blds reported 104 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:349:2025.