Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 94 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 22.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 49.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 12 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 611,324 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 122,000 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:50881:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 94 | 22.1 kBtu/ft² | 12 tCO₂e | |
| 2023 | — | 9.4 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 5.0 kBtu/ft² | 4 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
- 400 UNIVERSITY ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.60844, -122.33470
Within ~1 km
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- DAY 1 TOWER AND SPHERES (Amazon)score 93
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- RUSSELL INVESTMENTS CENTERscore 94
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Frequently asked questions
What is 400 University's energy grade?
400 University scores 94 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 400 University use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 22.1 kBtu/ft² (49.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 122,000 sq ft, including 611,324 kWh of electricity.
What are 400 University's carbon emissions?
400 University reported 12 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.1 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:50881:2024.