Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 86 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 31.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 86.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 24 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 938,379 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 117,182 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:712:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 86 | +3 | 31.1 kBtu/ft² | 24 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 83 | +12 | 35.4 kBtu/ft² | 51 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 71 | +9 | 46.1 kBtu/ft² | 67 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 62 | 44.8 kBtu/ft² | 30 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 37.2 kBtu/ft² | 68 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | 43.5 kBtu/ft² | 51 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | 45.9 kBtu/ft² | 58 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 48.9 kBtu/ft² | 59 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 45.8 kBtu/ft² | 46 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | 75 | 51.8 kBtu/ft² | 53 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
- 51 UNIVERSITY ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.60604, -122.33948
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTERscore —
Convention Center · 1,842,925 sq ft
- TWO UNION SQUAREscore 96
Office · 1,605,578 sq ft
- RUSSELL INVESTMENTS CENTERscore 94
Office · 1,592,914 sq ft
- US BANK CENTERscore 87
Office · 1,536,606 sq ft
Office · 1,527,817 sq ft
Office · 1,413,575 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
What is 51 UNIVERSITY (SCHWABACHER BLDG.)'s energy grade?
51 UNIVERSITY (SCHWABACHER BLDG.) scores 86 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 51 UNIVERSITY (SCHWABACHER BLDG.) use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 31.1 kBtu/ft² (86.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 117,182 sq ft, including 938,379 kWh of electricity.
What are 51 UNIVERSITY (SCHWABACHER BLDG.)'s carbon emissions?
51 UNIVERSITY (SCHWABACHER BLDG.) reported 24 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:712:2024.