Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 80 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 50.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 109.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 925 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 7,421,870 kWh |
| Natural gas | 146,866 therms |
| Gross floor area | 791,396 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:328:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 80 | -4 | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 925 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 84 | -1 | 46.8 kBtu/ft² | 819 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 85 | +2 | 45.8 kBtu/ft² | 822 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 83 | -12 | 42.6 kBtu/ft² | 835 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 95 | +9 | 43.4 kBtu/ft² | 182 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 86 | +5 | 69.0 kBtu/ft² | 232 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 81 | -1 | 77.7 kBtu/ft² | 266 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 82 | -6 | 68.0 kBtu/ft² | 269 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 88 | -1 | 64.9 kBtu/ft² | 237 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 89 | 59.8 kBtu/ft² | 235 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
- 1600 7TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.61316, -122.33430
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is CENTURYLINK: SEATTLE BELL PLAZA's energy grade?
CENTURYLINK: SEATTLE BELL PLAZA scores 80 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 CENTURYLINK: SEATTLE BELL PLAZA use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 50.8 kBtu/ft² (109.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 791,396 sq ft, including 7,421,870 kWh of electricity and 146,866 therms of natural gas.
What are CENTURYLINK: SEATTLE BELL PLAZA's carbon emissions?
CENTURYLINK: SEATTLE BELL PLAZA reported 925 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.2 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:328:2024.