Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 79 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 47.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 117.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 32 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 566,889 kWh |
| Natural gas | 4,210 therms |
| Gross floor area | 72,613 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:24359:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 79 | +3 | 47.3 kBtu/ft² | 32 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 76 | -1 | 50.2 kBtu/ft² | 38 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 77 | +1 | 49.4 kBtu/ft² | 39 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 76 | ±0 | 52.6 kBtu/ft² | 45 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 76 | -3 | 52.1 kBtu/ft² | 44 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 79 | +8 | 50.1 kBtu/ft² | 46 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 71 | -10 | 55.1 kBtu/ft² | 46 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 81 | +12 | 47.1 kBtu/ft² | 41 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 69 | -15 | 53.7 kBtu/ft² | 47 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 84 | -1 | 52.2 kBtu/ft² | 40 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 85 | 50.5 kBtu/ft² | 34 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
No owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 1401 E JEFFERSON ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.60592, -122.31367
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jefferson Building's energy grade?
Jefferson Building scores 79 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 Jefferson Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 47.3 kBtu/ft² (117.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 72,613 sq ft, including 566,889 kWh of electricity and 4,210 therms of natural gas.
What are Jefferson Building's carbon emissions?
Jefferson Building reported 32 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.6 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:24359:2025.