Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 89 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 50.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 125.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 302 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 5,027,520 kWh |
| Natural gas | 39,379 therms |
| Gross floor area | 614,956 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:50642:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 89 | +4 | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 302 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 85 | +5 | 51.4 kBtu/ft² | 289 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 80 | +10 | 56.4 kBtu/ft² | 372 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 70 | -12 | 61.3 kBtu/ft² | 522 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 82 | -4 | 45.6 kBtu/ft² | 309 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 86 | 44.4 kBtu/ft² | 298 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
- 1021 VALLEY ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98109
- Coordinates
- 47.62538, -122.33644
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Block 31 - Google's energy grade?
Block 31 - Google scores 89 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 Block 31 - Google use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 50.8 kBtu/ft² (125.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 614,956 sq ft, including 5,027,520 kWh of electricity and 39,379 therms of natural gas.
What are Block 31 - Google's carbon emissions?
Block 31 - Google reported 302 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.7 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:50642:2025.