Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 98 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 21.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 60.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 11 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 535,020 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 105,204 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:50381:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 98 | ±0 | 21.4 kBtu/ft² | 11 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 98 | +12 | 20.1 kBtu/ft² | 10 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 86 | -4 | 35.1 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 90 | -2 | 31.4 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 92 | -4 | 29.1 kBtu/ft² | 14 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 96 | 24.1 kBtu/ft² | 12 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
- 1525 11TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.61478, -122.31847
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Legacy Capitol Hill's energy grade?
Legacy Capitol Hill scores 98 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 Legacy Capitol Hill use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 21.4 kBtu/ft² (60.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 105,204 sq ft, including 535,020 kWh of electricity.
What are Legacy Capitol Hill's carbon emissions?
Legacy Capitol Hill 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:50381:2025.