KING COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Courthouse in Seattle, WA · 516 3RD AVE · 98104
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 60 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 93.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 168.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,638 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 6,361,517 kWh |
| Natural gas | 285,223 therms |
| Gross floor area | 540,360 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:26:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 60 | ±0 | 93.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,638 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 60 | -1 | 93.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,622 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 61 | +19 | 95.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,700 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 42 | -14 | 117.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,023 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 56 | -4 | 92.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,428 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 60 | +2 | 87.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,376 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 58 | +6 | 92.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,516 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 52 | -24 | 91.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,421 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 76 | +9 | 83.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,235 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 67 | 99.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,562 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
- 516 3RD AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60265, -122.33051
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is KING COUNTY COURTHOUSE's energy grade?
KING COUNTY COURTHOUSE scores 60 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does KING COUNTY COURTHOUSE use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 93.5 kBtu/ft² (168.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 540,360 sq ft, including 6,361,517 kWh of electricity and 285,223 therms of natural gas.
What are KING COUNTY COURTHOUSE's carbon emissions?
KING COUNTY COURTHOUSE reported 1,638 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.0 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:26:2024.