Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 73 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 50.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 120.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 272 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,228,818 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 224,857 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:779:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 73 | -1 | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 272 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 74 | +7 | 60.7 kBtu/ft² | 344 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 67 | -2 | 72.4 kBtu/ft² | 478 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 69 | +4 | 68.5 kBtu/ft² | 422 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 65 | -7 | 73.0 kBtu/ft² | 476 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 72 | ±0 | 60.9 kBtu/ft² | 313 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 72 | +8 | 59.7 kBtu/ft² | 268 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 64 | -15 | 65.9 kBtu/ft² | 350 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 79 | +6 | 74.5 kBtu/ft² | 393 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 73 | 73.4 kBtu/ft² | 398 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
- 500 4TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60290, -122.32927
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - KING COUNTY's energy grade?
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - KING COUNTY scores 73 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 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - KING COUNTY use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 50.8 kBtu/ft² (120.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 224,857 sq ft, including 2,228,818 kWh of electricity.
What are ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - KING COUNTY's carbon emissions?
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - KING COUNTY reported 272 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.2 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:779:2024.