David Colwell Building
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 111 YALE AVE N · 98109
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 98 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 31.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 74.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 39 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 563,666 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,706 therms |
| Gross floor area | 79,684 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:34148:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 98 | +3 | 31.1 kBtu/ft² | 39 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 95 | +2 | 34.6 kBtu/ft² | 53 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 93 | +10 | 36.9 kBtu/ft² | 57 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 83 | -1 | 43.7 kBtu/ft² | 66 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 84 | -4 | 42.8 kBtu/ft² | 65 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 88 | +1 | 38.6 kBtu/ft² | 50 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 87 | -5 | 40.0 kBtu/ft² | 57 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 92 | -3 | 37.2 kBtu/ft² | 57 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 95 | +16 | 36.3 kBtu/ft² | 56 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 79 | -2 | 42.2 kBtu/ft² | 68 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 81 | 41.2 kBtu/ft² | 65 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
- 111 YALE AVE N
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98109
- Coordinates
- 47.61896, -122.33078
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is David Colwell Building's energy grade?
David Colwell Building scores 98 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 David Colwell Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 31.1 kBtu/ft² (74.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 79,684 sq ft, including 563,666 kWh of electricity and 5,706 therms of natural gas.
What are David Colwell Building's carbon emissions?
David Colwell Building reported 39 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.5 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:34148:2025.