Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 65 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 40.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 112.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 13 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 614,370 kWh |
| Natural gas | 58 therms |
| Gross floor area | 51,218 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:763:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 65 | +27 | 40.2 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 38 | -4 | 47.1 kBtu/ft² | 15 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 42 | -24 | 45.5 kBtu/ft² | 14 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 66 | -11 | 33.0 kBtu/ft² | 10 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 77 | -6 | 28.6 kBtu/ft² | 9 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 83 | +30 | 31.5 kBtu/ft² | 10 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 53 | +13 | 51.6 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 40 | -17 | 55.3 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 57 | -8 | 55.5 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 65 | 50.5 kBtu/ft² | 15 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
No owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 1415 WESTERN AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.60765, -122.34097
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is MARKET SQUARE's energy grade?
MARKET SQUARE scores 65 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 MARKET SQUARE use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 40.2 kBtu/ft² (112.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 51,218 sq ft, including 614,370 kWh of electricity and 58 therms of natural gas.
What are MARKET SQUARE's carbon emissions?
MARKET SQUARE reported 13 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. 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:763:2024.