Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 66 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 58.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 136.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 435 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,171,768 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 336,330 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:386:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 66 | +4 | 58.7 kBtu/ft² | 435 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 62 | +2 | 58.1 kBtu/ft² | 383 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 60 | +2 | 60.5 kBtu/ft² | 405 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 58 | -21 | 63.8 kBtu/ft² | 457 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 79 | +3 | 58.4 kBtu/ft² | 394 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 76 | +11 | 62.1 kBtu/ft² | 446 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 65 | +3 | 74.4 kBtu/ft² | 568 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 62 | +11 | 75.0 kBtu/ft² | 566 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 51 | -48 | 79.1 kBtu/ft² | 375 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 99 | -1 | 24.8 kBtu/ft² | 209 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 100 | 4.2 kBtu/ft² | 169 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
- 1200 5TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.60842, -122.33305
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ibm Building's energy grade?
Ibm Building scores 66 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 Ibm Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 58.7 kBtu/ft² (136.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 336,330 sq ft, including 3,171,768 kWh of electricity.
What are Ibm Building's carbon emissions?
Ibm Building reported 435 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.7 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:386:2025.