Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 96 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 37.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 99.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 129 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,417,319 kWh |
| Natural gas | 12,822 therms |
| Gross floor area | 483,397 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:50045:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 96 | -1 | 37.7 kBtu/ft² | 129 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 97 | +5 | 36.7 kBtu/ft² | 155 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 92 | ±0 | 40.6 kBtu/ft² | 195 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 92 | +5 | 39.8 kBtu/ft² | 180 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 87 | -4 | 36.3 kBtu/ft² | 151 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 91 | -4 | 34.2 kBtu/ft² | 130 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 95 | ±0 | 42.2 kBtu/ft² | 188 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 95 | -3 | 43.1 kBtu/ft² | 203 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 98 | ±0 | 43.0 kBtu/ft² | 213 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 98 | 40.9 kBtu/ft² | 188 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
- 400 9TH AVE N
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98109
- Coordinates
- 47.62264, -122.33940
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amazon Brazil's energy grade?
Amazon Brazil scores 96 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 Amazon Brazil use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 37.7 kBtu/ft² (99.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 483,397 sq ft, including 3,417,319 kWh of electricity and 12,822 therms of natural gas.
What are Amazon Brazil's carbon emissions?
Amazon Brazil reported 129 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.4 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:50045:2025.