Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 73 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 59.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 139.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 545 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 5,207,600 kWh |
| Natural gas | 31,253 therms |
| Gross floor area | 453,106 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:764:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 73 | +3 | 59.2 kBtu/ft² | 545 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 70 | +15 | 60.9 kBtu/ft² | 545 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 55 | -19 | 73.1 kBtu/ft² | 715 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 74 | +18 | 73.9 kBtu/ft² | 550 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 56 | +5 | 78.0 kBtu/ft² | 554 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 51 | +8 | 90.4 kBtu/ft² | 806 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 43 | +14 | 92.4 kBtu/ft² | 463 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 29 | -14 | 101.8 kBtu/ft² | 518 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 43 | -7 | 93.8 kBtu/ft² | 388 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 50 | 83.5 kBtu/ft² | 188 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920)
Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (2023) sets declining carbon targets for buildings over 20,000 sq ft, with penalties for non-compliance beginning in the 2030s.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 1215 4TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.60765, -122.33480
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- COLUMBIA CENTERscore 90
Office · 1,952,220 sq ft
- SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTERscore —
Convention Center · 1,842,925 sq ft
- TWO UNION SQUAREscore 96
Office · 1,605,578 sq ft
- RUSSELL INVESTMENTS CENTERscore 94
Office · 1,592,914 sq ft
- US BANK CENTERscore 87
Office · 1,536,606 sq ft
Office · 1,527,817 sq ft
See also: most efficient in Seattle · biggest emitters
Frequently asked questions
What is FINANCIAL CENTER's energy grade?
FINANCIAL CENTER scores 73 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does FINANCIAL CENTER use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 59.2 kBtu/ft² (139.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 453,106 sq ft, including 5,207,600 kWh of electricity and 31,253 therms of natural gas.
What are FINANCIAL CENTER's carbon emissions?
FINANCIAL CENTER reported 545 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.4 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (2023) sets declining carbon targets for buildings over 20,000 sq ft, with penalties for non-compliance beginning in the 2030s.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record seattle:764:2024.