Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 93 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 28.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 75.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 19 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 959,712 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 125,084 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:405:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 93 | 28.0 kBtu/ft² | 19 tCO₂e | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | 71 | +16 | 48.5 kBtu/ft² | 66 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 55 | -2 | 61.0 kBtu/ft² | 96 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 57 | -4 | 58.3 kBtu/ft² | 90 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 61 | -11 | 53.9 kBtu/ft² | 82 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 72 | +2 | 63.5 kBtu/ft² | 144 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 70 | 63.9 kBtu/ft² | 133 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
- 1511 6TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.61166, -122.33528
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- COLUMBIA CENTERscore 90
Office · 1,952,220 sq ft
- SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTERscore —
Convention Center · 1,842,925 sq ft
- TWO UNION SQUAREscore 96
Office · 1,605,578 sq ft
Office · 1,599,394 sq ft
- DAY 1 TOWER AND SPHERES (Amazon)score 93
Office · 1,599,230 sq ft
- RUSSELL INVESTMENTS CENTERscore 94
Office · 1,592,914 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
What is DECATUR BUILDING's energy grade?
DECATUR 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 DECATUR BUILDING use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 28.0 kBtu/ft² (75.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 125,084 sq ft, including 959,712 kWh of electricity.
What are DECATUR BUILDING's carbon emissions?
DECATUR BUILDING reported 19 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.1 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:405:2024.