Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 97 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 18.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 51.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 114,422 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 21,436 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:21005:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 97 | +2 | 18.2 kBtu/ft² | 2 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 95 | ±0 | 19.8 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 95 | -2 | 19.8 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 97 | -3 | 17.3 kBtu/ft² | 2 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 100 | +3 | 7.9 kBtu/ft² | 1 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 97 | ±0 | 18.2 kBtu/ft² | 2 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 97 | +4 | 18.7 kBtu/ft² | 2 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 93 | -2 | 24.3 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 95 | ±0 | 26.8 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 95 | +1 | 24.9 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 94 | 26.7 kBtu/ft² | 3 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
- 4000 AURORA AVE N
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98103
- Coordinates
- 47.65570, -122.34682
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 4000 Aurora Building's energy grade?
4000 Aurora Building scores 97 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 4000 Aurora Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 18.2 kBtu/ft² (51.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 21,436 sq ft, including 114,422 kWh of electricity.
What are 4000 Aurora Building's carbon emissions?
4000 Aurora Building reported 2 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:21005:2025.