Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 75 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 38.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 107.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 6 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 307,175 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 28,304 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:20984:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 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 (2023) sets declining carbon targets for buildings over 20,000 sq ft, with penalties for non-compliance beginning in the 2030s.
Ownership
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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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- SEATTLE DESIGN CENTERscore —
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- BLDG C NW CORP PARKscore 60
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Frequently asked questions
What is BUILDING R's energy grade?
BUILDING R scores 75 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does BUILDING R use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 38.6 kBtu/ft² (107.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 28,304 sq ft, including 307,175 kWh of electricity.
What are BUILDING R's carbon emissions?
BUILDING R reported 6 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (2023) sets declining carbon targets for buildings over 20,000 sq ft, with penalties for non-compliance beginning in the 2030s.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record seattle:20984:2024.