Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 91 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 55.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 111.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 30 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 174,741 kWh |
| Natural gas | 4,906 therms |
| Gross floor area | 33,176 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:21580:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 91 | +1 | 55.5 kBtu/ft² | 30 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 90 | 59.8 kBtu/ft² | 34 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | 93 | +3 | 30.8 kBtu/ft² | 28 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 90 | +11 | 36.8 kBtu/ft² | 38 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 79 | -9 | 47.2 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 88 | -1 | 48.1 kBtu/ft² | 44 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 89 | ±0 | 43.0 kBtu/ft² | 35 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 89 | 43.1 kBtu/ft² | 36 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
- 214 E GALER ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98102
- Coordinates
- 47.63245, -122.32529
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is EAST LAKE TOWERS's energy grade?
EAST LAKE TOWERS scores 91 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2023 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does EAST LAKE TOWERS use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 55.5 kBtu/ft² (111.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 33,176 sq ft, including 174,741 kWh of electricity and 4,906 therms of natural gas.
What are EAST LAKE TOWERS's carbon emissions?
EAST LAKE TOWERS reported 30 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.5 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2023. 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:21580:2023.