Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 73 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 53.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 119.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 813 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 7,655,090 kWh |
| Natural gas | 131,006 therms |
| Gross floor area | 920,598 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:114:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 73 | -2 | 53.8 kBtu/ft² | 813 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 75 | +6 | 50.6 kBtu/ft² | 785 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 69 | -5 | 60.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,113 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 74 | -6 | 64.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,234 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 80 | -7 | 58.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,075 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 87 | +5 | 50.9 kBtu/ft² | 935 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 82 | -1 | 52.4 kBtu/ft² | 789 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 83 | +5 | 49.5 kBtu/ft² | 655 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 78 | -15 | 52.6 kBtu/ft² | 745 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 93 | ±0 | 49.8 kBtu/ft² | 641 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 93 | 49.9 kBtu/ft² | 600 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
- 500 5TH AVE N
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98109
- Coordinates
- 47.62419, -122.34443
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's energy grade?
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation scores 73 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 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 53.8 kBtu/ft² (119.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 920,598 sq ft, including 7,655,090 kWh of electricity and 131,006 therms of natural gas.
What are Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's carbon emissions?
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation reported 813 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.1 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:114:2025.