Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 43 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 39.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 84.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 24 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 204,334 kWh |
| Natural gas | 3,900 therms |
| Gross floor area | 28,800 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:19864:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 43 | -13 | 39.1 kBtu/ft² | 24 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 56 | +6 | 33.0 kBtu/ft² | 22 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 50 | +9 | 38.0 kBtu/ft² | 28 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 41 | -5 | 45.3 kBtu/ft² | 36 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 46 | +12 | 39.8 kBtu/ft² | 28 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 34 | +15 | 43.2 kBtu/ft² | 27 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 19 | -21 | 56.9 kBtu/ft² | 40 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 40 | -8 | 40.6 kBtu/ft² | 38 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 48 | -2 | 47.0 kBtu/ft² | 44 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 50 | +7 | 38.4 kBtu/ft² | 28 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 43 | 38.8 kBtu/ft² | 25 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
- 2315 WESTERN AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98121
- Coordinates
- 47.61285, -122.34817
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Compton Building's energy grade?
Compton Building scores 43 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Compton Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 39.1 kBtu/ft² (84.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 28,800 sq ft, including 204,334 kWh of electricity and 3,900 therms of natural gas.
What are Compton Building's carbon emissions?
Compton Building reported 24 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.9 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:19864:2025.