Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 66 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 63.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 162.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 35 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 718,775 kWh |
| Natural gas | 4,080 therms |
| Gross floor area | 54,465 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:21520:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 66 | +5 | 63.8 kBtu/ft² | 35 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 61 | -1 | 69.8 kBtu/ft² | 42 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 62 | +6 | 69.5 kBtu/ft² | 43 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 56 | -6 | 78.2 kBtu/ft² | 57 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 62 | +2 | 71.0 kBtu/ft² | 48 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 60 | +5 | 73.9 kBtu/ft² | 55 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 55 | +9 | 79.1 kBtu/ft² | 58 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 46 | -15 | 77.4 kBtu/ft² | 54 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 61 | -7 | 73.0 kBtu/ft² | 56 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 68 | ±0 | 62.1 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 68 | 64.2 kBtu/ft² | 45 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
- 1910 FAIRVIEW AVE E
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98102
- Coordinates
- 47.63616, -122.32718
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Design Service Bldg's energy grade?
Design Service Bldg scores 66 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Design Service Bldg use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 63.8 kBtu/ft² (162.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 54,465 sq ft, including 718,775 kWh of electricity and 4,080 therms of natural gas.
What are Design Service Bldg's carbon emissions?
Design Service Bldg reported 35 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.8 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:21520:2025.