Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 55 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 57.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 159.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | — |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 4,922,701 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 413,264 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:815:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 55 | -38 | 57.1 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2024 | 93 | +3 | 27.3 kBtu/ft² | 47 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 90 | +1 | 30.6 kBtu/ft² | 53 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 89 | -2 | 32.1 kBtu/ft² | 56 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 91 | ±0 | 32.6 kBtu/ft² | 57 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 91 | +1 | 31.9 kBtu/ft² | 58 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 90 | +2 | 34.9 kBtu/ft² | 64 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 88 | +11 | 38.7 kBtu/ft² | 66 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 77 | -14 | 45.3 kBtu/ft² | 78 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 91 | ±0 | 46.1 kBtu/ft² | 79 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 91 | 44.0 kBtu/ft² | 76 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
- 300 5TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60214, -122.32726
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fifth & Yesler Bldg.'s energy grade?
Fifth & Yesler Bldg. scores 55 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 Fifth & Yesler Bldg. use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 57.1 kBtu/ft² (159.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 413,264 sq ft, including 4,922,701 kWh of electricity.
What are Fifth & Yesler Bldg.'s carbon emissions?
No greenhouse-gas emissions figure was reported 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:815:2025.