Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 91 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 43.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 108.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 181 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,013,676 kWh |
| Natural gas | 22,860 therms |
| Gross floor area | 438,093 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:100:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 91 | +7 | 43.7 kBtu/ft² | 181 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 84 | -2 | 47.1 kBtu/ft² | 182 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 86 | -5 | 50.3 kBtu/ft² | 113 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 91 | 43.0 kBtu/ft² | 109 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | |
| 2019 | 91 | +1 | 52.6 kBtu/ft² | 212 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 90 | +3 | 53.9 kBtu/ft² | 220 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 87 | -9 | 57.0 kBtu/ft² | 245 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 96 | ±0 | 48.0 kBtu/ft² | 124 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 96 | 46.3 kBtu/ft² | 116 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
- 551 BOREN AVE N
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98109
- Coordinates
- 47.62424, -122.33646
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is CITY PLACE III (Obidos/Rufus)'s energy grade?
CITY PLACE III (Obidos/Rufus) scores 91 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does CITY PLACE III (Obidos/Rufus) use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 43.7 kBtu/ft² (108.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 438,093 sq ft, including 3,013,676 kWh of electricity and 22,860 therms of natural gas.
What are CITY PLACE III (Obidos/Rufus)'s carbon emissions?
CITY PLACE III (Obidos/Rufus) reported 181 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.6 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:100:2024.