Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 86 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 17.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 49.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 3 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 168,510 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 32,356 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:20073:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 86 | +3 | 17.8 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 83 | +1 | 18.9 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 82 | +5 | 19.8 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 77 | -6 | 21.9 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 83 | +3 | 19.6 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 80 | -10 | 20.4 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 90 | -4 | 52.1 kBtu/ft² | 72 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 94 | +14 | 46.0 kBtu/ft² | 75 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 80 | -1 | 67.3 kBtu/ft² | 110 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 81 | -11 | 57.4 kBtu/ft² | 77 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 92 | 40.3 kBtu/ft² | 41 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
- 2005 5TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98121
- Coordinates
- 47.61362, -122.33959
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Griffin Building's energy grade?
Griffin Building scores 86 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 Griffin Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 17.8 kBtu/ft² (49.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 32,356 sq ft, including 168,510 kWh of electricity.
What are Griffin Building's carbon emissions?
Griffin Building reported 3 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.1 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:20073:2025.