Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 54.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 151.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 69 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,188,945 kWh |
| Natural gas | 1,117 therms |
| Gross floor area | 287,471 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:376:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 78 | ±0 | 54.5 kBtu/ft² | 69 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 78 | +9 | 54.0 kBtu/ft² | 65 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 69 | +2 | 61.7 kBtu/ft² | 72 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 67 | -16 | 65.1 kBtu/ft² | 76 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 83 | -1 | 48.4 kBtu/ft² | 57 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 84 | -4 | 47.1 kBtu/ft² | 55 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 88 | +18 | 52.4 kBtu/ft² | 61 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 70 | -3 | 77.3 kBtu/ft² | 89 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 73 | -1 | 70.3 kBtu/ft² | 81 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 74 | -6 | 74.9 kBtu/ft² | 87 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 80 | 65.3 kBtu/ft² | 115 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
- 2301 5TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98121
- Coordinates
- 47.61598, -122.34369
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 5th & Bell Building's energy grade?
5th & Bell Building scores 78 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 5th & Bell Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 54.5 kBtu/ft² (151.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 287,471 sq ft, including 3,188,945 kWh of electricity and 1,117 therms of natural gas.
What are 5th & Bell Building's carbon emissions?
5th & Bell Building reported 69 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.3 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:376:2025.