JOULE
Multifamily MR (5-9) in Seattle, WA · 523 BROADWAY E · 98102
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 98 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 30.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 74.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 146 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,008,039 kWh |
| Natural gas | 20,118 therms |
| Gross floor area | 436,301 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:30207:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 98 | ±0 | 30.9 kBtu/ft² | 146 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 98 | -1 | 31.4 kBtu/ft² | 92 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 99 | ±0 | 24.9 kBtu/ft² | 114 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 99 | +22 | 25.2 kBtu/ft² | 81 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 77 | -6 | 37.7 kBtu/ft² | 119 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 83 | -8 | 36.2 kBtu/ft² | 116 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 91 | +9 | 33.3 kBtu/ft² | 123 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 82 | +7 | 38.4 kBtu/ft² | 137 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 75 | -1 | 36.1 kBtu/ft² | 115 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 76 | 34.6 kBtu/ft² | 92 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
- 523 BROADWAY E
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98102
- Coordinates
- 47.62380, -122.32129
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is JOULE's energy grade?
JOULE scores 98 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 JOULE use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 30.9 kBtu/ft² (74.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 436,301 sq ft, including 2,008,039 kWh of electricity and 20,118 therms of natural gas.
What are JOULE's carbon emissions?
JOULE reported 146 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.5 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:30207:2024.