Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 80 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 35.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 98.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 5 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 280,489 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 28,304 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:20984:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 80 | +5 | 35.2 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 75 | +4 | 38.6 kBtu/ft² | 6 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 71 | +3 | 41.3 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 68 | +1 | 43.8 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 67 | -6 | 44.1 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 73 | +5 | 39.2 kBtu/ft² | 6 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 68 | +5 | 43.2 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 63 | +11 | 46.4 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 52 | -15 | 49.7 kBtu/ft² | 8 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 67 | -1 | 46.7 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 68 | 46.4 kBtu/ft² | 7 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
- 650 S ORCAS ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98108
- Coordinates
- 47.55196, -122.32518
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Building R's energy grade?
Building R scores 80 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 Building R use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 35.2 kBtu/ft² (98.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 28,304 sq ft, including 280,489 kWh of electricity.
What are Building R's carbon emissions?
Building R reported 5 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:20984:2025.