Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 85 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 22.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 64.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 3 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 158,092 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 23,563 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:19856:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 85 | -4 | 22.9 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 89 | -1 | 20.8 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 90 | -2 | 20.0 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 92 | ±0 | 18.3 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 92 | +27 | 18.6 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 65 | -2 | 33.6 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 67 | -8 | 32.5 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 75 | +8 | 35.1 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 67 | -4 | 37.5 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 71 | 35.8 kBtu/ft² | 5 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
- 614 1ST AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60237, -122.33365
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is HOWARD BUILDING's energy grade?
HOWARD BUILDING scores 85 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does HOWARD BUILDING use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 22.9 kBtu/ft² (64.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 23,563 sq ft, including 158,092 kWh of electricity.
What are HOWARD BUILDING's carbon emissions?
HOWARD BUILDING reported 3 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.1 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:19856:2024.