Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 77 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 82.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 133.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 126 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 329,455 kWh |
| Natural gas | 22,940 therms |
| Gross floor area | 61,825 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:19747:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 77 | +1 | 82.3 kBtu/ft² | 126 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 76 | +4 | 84.1 kBtu/ft² | 131 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 72 | +23 | 92.4 kBtu/ft² | 149 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 49 | +12 | 135.1 kBtu/ft² | 229 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 37 | -31 | 159.4 kBtu/ft² | 276 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 68 | +15 | 81.8 kBtu/ft² | 102 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 53 | +8 | 105.3 kBtu/ft² | 149 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 45 | +8 | 114.6 kBtu/ft² | 159 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 37 | -22 | 117.1 kBtu/ft² | 158 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 59 | +8 | 104.1 kBtu/ft² | 139 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 51 | 114.0 kBtu/ft² | 153 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
- 2701 1ST AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98121
- Coordinates
- 47.61580, -122.35126
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is First & Cedar Building's energy grade?
First & Cedar Building scores 77 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does First & Cedar Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 82.3 kBtu/ft² (133.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 61,825 sq ft, including 329,455 kWh of electricity and 22,940 therms of natural gas.
What are First & Cedar Building's carbon emissions?
First & Cedar Building reported 126 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.0 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:19747:2025.