Commons At Ballard
Mixed Use Property in Seattle, WA · 5621 22ND AVE NW · 98107
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 96 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 32.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 83.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 47 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,009,939 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,352 therms |
| Gross floor area | 178,578 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:50189:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 96 | +2 | 32.4 kBtu/ft² | 47 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 94 | +1 | 34.6 kBtu/ft² | 58 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 93 | -2 | 35.3 kBtu/ft² | 55 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 95 | -2 | 35.9 kBtu/ft² | 70 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 97 | ±0 | 32.6 kBtu/ft² | 62 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 97 | -2 | 32.1 kBtu/ft² | 56 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 99 | -1 | 25.4 kBtu/ft² | 86 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 100 | ±0 | 18.1 kBtu/ft² | 76 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 100 | 9.5 kBtu/ft² | 52 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | — | — |
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
- 5621 22ND AVE NW
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98107
- Coordinates
- 47.66974, -122.38513
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Commons At Ballard's energy grade?
Commons At Ballard scores 96 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Commons At Ballard use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 32.4 kBtu/ft² (83.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 178,578 sq ft, including 1,009,939 kWh of electricity and 5,352 therms of natural gas.
What are Commons At Ballard's carbon emissions?
Commons At Ballard reported 47 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:50189:2025.