Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 96 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 21.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 59.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 11 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 460,399 kWh |
| Natural gas | 317 therms |
| Gross floor area | 77,555 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:762:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 96 | -2 | 21.5 kBtu/ft² | 11 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 98 | +3 | 17.2 kBtu/ft² | 8 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 95 | 23.8 kBtu/ft² | 10 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | 65 | +43 | 69.2 kBtu/ft² | 30 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 22 | -10 | 111.7 kBtu/ft² | 48 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 32 | -16 | 100.2 kBtu/ft² | 43 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 48 | +9 | 98.4 kBtu/ft² | 42 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 39 | ±0 | 106.1 kBtu/ft² | 45 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 39 | 109.6 kBtu/ft² | 62 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
- 1419 3RD AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.60933, -122.33786
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kress Building's energy grade?
Kress Building scores 96 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Kress Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 21.5 kBtu/ft² (59.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 77,555 sq ft, including 460,399 kWh of electricity and 317 therms of natural gas.
What are Kress Building's carbon emissions?
Kress Building reported 11 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.1 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:762:2025.