Lumen Condo
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 500 MERCER ST · 98109
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 99 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 29.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 62.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 73 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 508,925 kWh |
| Natural gas | 11,824 therms |
| Gross floor area | 97,855 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:27569:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 99 | +1 | 29.8 kBtu/ft² | 73 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 98 | ±0 | 31.1 kBtu/ft² | 77 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 98 | +2 | 30.5 kBtu/ft² | 71 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 96 | -1 | 33.4 kBtu/ft² | 85 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 97 | +1 | 31.3 kBtu/ft² | 73 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 96 | +2 | 31.8 kBtu/ft² | 76 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 94 | -3 | 33.6 kBtu/ft² | 84 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 97 | ±0 | 30.1 kBtu/ft² | 68 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 97 | +5 | 32.3 kBtu/ft² | 76 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 92 | -7 | 30.6 kBtu/ft² | 63 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 99 | 29.9 kBtu/ft² | 75 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
- 500 MERCER ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98109
- Coordinates
- 47.62473, -122.34727
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lumen Condo's energy grade?
Lumen Condo scores 99 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 Lumen Condo use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 29.8 kBtu/ft² (62.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 97,855 sq ft, including 508,925 kWh of electricity and 11,824 therms of natural gas.
What are Lumen Condo's carbon emissions?
Lumen Condo reported 73 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.7 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:27569:2025.