Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 39 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 60.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 163.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 11 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 330,613 kWh |
| Natural gas | 786 therms |
| Gross floor area | 34,030 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:23846:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 39 | +7 | 60.8 kBtu/ft² | 11 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 32 | -2 | 67.3 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 34 | 64.2 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | 16 | -16 | 76.7 kBtu/ft² | 24 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 32 | ±0 | 57.4 kBtu/ft² | 27 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 32 | +7 | 58.3 kBtu/ft² | 28 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 25 | -25 | 55.6 kBtu/ft² | 25 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 50 | +1 | 51.4 kBtu/ft² | 20 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 49 | 51.6 kBtu/ft² | 19 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
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Location
- Address
- 3161 ELLIOTT AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98121
- Coordinates
- 47.61833, -122.35871
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Diamond Building's energy grade?
Diamond Building scores 39 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 Diamond Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 60.8 kBtu/ft² (163.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 34,030 sq ft, including 330,613 kWh of electricity and 786 therms of natural gas.
What are Diamond Building's carbon emissions?
Diamond Building reported 11 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:23846:2025.