Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 93 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 33.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 59.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 75 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 135,376 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 46,620 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:319:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 93 | +3 | 33.9 kBtu/ft² | 75 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 90 | +2 | 34.7 kBtu/ft² | 68 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 88 | -2 | 37.6 kBtu/ft² | 73 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 90 | -2 | 36.3 kBtu/ft² | 76 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 92 | +6 | 31.3 kBtu/ft² | 61 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 86 | +1 | 36.3 kBtu/ft² | 62 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 85 | -12 | 36.6 kBtu/ft² | 62 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 97 | -1 | 41.5 kBtu/ft² | 68 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 98 | ±0 | 34.5 kBtu/ft² | 45 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 98 | 34.3 kBtu/ft² | 46 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
- 83 COLUMBIA ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60271, -122.33557
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- COLUMBIA CENTERscore 90
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- TWO UNION SQUAREscore 96
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- RUSSELL INVESTMENTS CENTERscore 94
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- US BANK CENTERscore 87
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Frequently asked questions
What is DAILY JOURNAL BUILDING's energy grade?
DAILY JOURNAL BUILDING scores 93 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 DAILY JOURNAL BUILDING use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 33.9 kBtu/ft² (59.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 46,620 sq ft, including 135,376 kWh of electricity.
What are DAILY JOURNAL BUILDING's carbon emissions?
DAILY JOURNAL BUILDING reported 75 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.6 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:319:2024.