Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 52.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 104.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 124 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 778,072 kWh |
| Natural gas | 21,509 therms |
| Gross floor area | 94,033 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:529:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 78 | +6 | 52.0 kBtu/ft² | 124 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 72 | ±0 | 56.4 kBtu/ft² | 131 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 72 | +13 | 57.1 kBtu/ft² | 130 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 59 | +2 | 81.6 kBtu/ft² | 247 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 57 | -27 | 88.4 kBtu/ft² | 281 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 84 | +14 | 45.2 kBtu/ft² | 90 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 70 | -3 | 60.3 kBtu/ft² | 129 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 73 | +6 | 55.9 kBtu/ft² | 116 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 67 | 58.2 kBtu/ft² | 129 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 56.6 kBtu/ft² | 117 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 56.7 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
- 2208 NW MARKET ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98107
- Coordinates
- 47.66891, -122.38528
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ballard Building's energy grade?
Ballard 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 Ballard Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 52.0 kBtu/ft² (104.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 94,033 sq ft, including 778,072 kWh of electricity and 21,509 therms of natural gas.
What are Ballard Building's carbon emissions?
Ballard Building reported 124 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.4 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:529:2025.