Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 94 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 29.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 78.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 235 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 5,965,794 kWh |
| Natural gas | 22,104 therms |
| Gross floor area | 990,000 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:50096:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 94 | +2 | 29.8 kBtu/ft² | 235 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 92 | +3 | 29.7 kBtu/ft² | 218 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 89 | -3 | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 287 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 92 | ±0 | 28.5 kBtu/ft² | 270 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 92 | -5 | 28.5 kBtu/ft² | 280 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 97 | -3 | 29.7 kBtu/ft² | 265 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 100 | 14.0 kBtu/ft² | 186 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
- 920 5TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60647, -122.33135
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- COLUMBIA CENTERscore 90
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- SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTERscore —
Convention Center · 1,842,925 sq ft
- TWO UNION SQUAREscore 96
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- RUSSELL INVESTMENTS CENTERscore 94
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- US BANK CENTERscore 87
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Frequently asked questions
What is MADISON CENTER's energy grade?
MADISON CENTER scores 94 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 MADISON CENTER use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 29.8 kBtu/ft² (78.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 990,000 sq ft, including 5,965,794 kWh of electricity and 22,104 therms of natural gas.
What are MADISON CENTER's carbon emissions?
MADISON CENTER reported 235 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.3 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:50096:2024.