Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 76 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 40.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 90.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 16 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 164,515 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,638 therms |
| Gross floor area | 25,859 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:22486:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 76 | -7 | 40.3 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 83 | +3 | 32.3 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 80 | ±0 | 34.4 kBtu/ft² | 18 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 80 | +2 | 35.1 kBtu/ft² | 19 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 78 | -3 | 35.2 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 81 | +5 | 32.1 kBtu/ft² | 15 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 76 | +4 | 35.1 kBtu/ft² | 15 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 72 | -14 | 36.9 kBtu/ft² | 15 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 86 | -2 | 37.3 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 88 | +6 | 33.2 kBtu/ft² | 14 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 82 | 37.0 kBtu/ft² | 15 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
- 3600 15TH AVE W
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98119
- Coordinates
- 47.65252, -122.37587
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Canal Building's energy grade?
Canal Building scores 76 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 Canal Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 40.3 kBtu/ft² (90.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 25,859 sq ft, including 164,515 kWh of electricity and 2,638 therms of natural gas.
What are Canal Building's carbon emissions?
Canal Building reported 16 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.8 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:22486:2025.