Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 80 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 39.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 110.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 63 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,183,137 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 273,185 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:29552:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 80 | +3 | 39.3 kBtu/ft² | 63 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 77 | +9 | 42.1 kBtu/ft² | 67 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 68 | +3 | 46.1 kBtu/ft² | 74 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 65 | -12 | 46.2 kBtu/ft² | 74 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 77 | +3 | 38.7 kBtu/ft² | 62 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 74 | +4 | 45.4 kBtu/ft² | 74 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 70 | -7 | 48.9 kBtu/ft² | 80 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 77 | -14 | 46.9 kBtu/ft² | 77 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 91 | +2 | 48.8 kBtu/ft² | 80 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 89 | 49.6 kBtu/ft² | 81 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
- 705 5TH AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.59634, -122.32807
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 705 UNION STATION's energy grade?
705 UNION STATION scores 80 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 705 UNION STATION use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 39.3 kBtu/ft² (110.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 273,185 sq ft, including 3,183,137 kWh of electricity.
What are 705 UNION STATION's carbon emissions?
705 UNION STATION reported 63 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:29552:2024.