Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 81 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 25.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 71.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 3 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 147,343 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 20,088 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:23231:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 81 | -3 | 25.4 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 84 | +12 | 24.1 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 72 | +7 | 30.6 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 65 | 35.0 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | 79 | -3 | 31.5 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 82 | -1 | 29.6 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 83 | 29.5 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 4.2 kBtu/ft² | 1 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 16.7 kBtu/ft² | 2 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 17.2 kBtu/ft² | 2 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
- 929 N 130TH ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98133
- Coordinates
- 47.72286, -122.34612
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bitter Lake Plaza's energy grade?
Bitter Lake Plaza scores 81 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 Bitter Lake Plaza use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 25.4 kBtu/ft² (71.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 20,088 sq ft, including 147,343 kWh of electricity.
What are Bitter Lake Plaza's carbon emissions?
Bitter Lake Plaza reported 3 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.1 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:23231:2025.