Central - Seattle Public Library
Library in Seattle, WA · 1000 4TH AVE · 98104
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | — |
| Site EUI | 35.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 96.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 133 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,591,789 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 412,000 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:21:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | — | 35.6 kBtu/ft² | 133 tCO₂e | |
| 2024 | — | 37.8 kBtu/ft² | 124 tCO₂e | |
| 2023 | — | 39.5 kBtu/ft² | 136 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 38.0 kBtu/ft² | 123 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 36.6 kBtu/ft² | 128 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 40.4 kBtu/ft² | 112 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | 43.4 kBtu/ft² | 144 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | 42.8 kBtu/ft² | 141 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 43.7 kBtu/ft² | 149 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 163 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 46.0 kBtu/ft² | 151 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
- 1000 4TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60649, -122.33297
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central - Seattle Public Library's energy grade?
Central - Seattle Public Library did not report an ENERGY STAR score in its 2025 disclosure, but its site energy-use intensity was 35.6 kBtu/ft².
How much energy does Central - Seattle Public Library use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 35.6 kBtu/ft² (96.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 412,000 sq ft, including 3,591,789 kWh of electricity.
What are Central - Seattle Public Library's carbon emissions?
Central - Seattle Public Library reported 133 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.4 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:21:2025.