Embassy Suites- Downtown Seattle
Mixed Use Property in Seattle, WA · 255 S KING ST · 98104
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 91 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 58.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 127.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 672 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 5,642,180 kWh |
| Natural gas | 107,261 therms |
| Gross floor area | 680,770 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:50454:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 91 | +2 | 58.7 kBtu/ft² | 672 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 89 | +5 | 59.9 kBtu/ft² | 670 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 84 | +3 | 65.8 kBtu/ft² | 718 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 81 | -1 | 67.0 kBtu/ft² | 641 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 82 | -7 | 65.2 kBtu/ft² | 604 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 89 | +5 | 54.7 kBtu/ft² | 468 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 84 | 63.6 kBtu/ft² | 618 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
- 255 S KING ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.59812, -122.33099
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Embassy Suites- Downtown Seattle's energy grade?
Embassy Suites- Downtown Seattle scores 91 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 Embassy Suites- Downtown Seattle use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 58.7 kBtu/ft² (127.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 680,770 sq ft, including 5,642,180 kWh of electricity and 107,261 therms of natural gas.
What are Embassy Suites- Downtown Seattle's carbon emissions?
Embassy Suites- Downtown Seattle reported 672 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.3 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:50454:2025.