METROPOLITAN TOWER
Multifamily HR (10+) in Seattle, WA · 1942 WESTLAKE AVE · 98101
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 87 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 33.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 69.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 451 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,128,970 kWh |
| Natural gas | 73,419 therms |
| Gross floor area | 678,165 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:19899:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 87 | +4 | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 451 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 83 | +7 | 36.4 kBtu/ft² | 511 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 76 | +4 | 40.7 kBtu/ft² | 594 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 72 | -1 | 41.6 kBtu/ft² | 620 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 73 | +3 | 39.3 kBtu/ft² | 578 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 70 | +5 | 40.1 kBtu/ft² | 578 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 65 | +2 | 41.3 kBtu/ft² | 594 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 63 | +16 | 43.3 kBtu/ft² | 640 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 47 | +18 | 42.0 kBtu/ft² | 578 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 29 | 67.7 kBtu/ft² | 580 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
- 1942 WESTLAKE AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.61487, -122.33748
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is METROPOLITAN TOWER's energy grade?
METROPOLITAN TOWER scores 87 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 METROPOLITAN TOWER use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 33.5 kBtu/ft² (69.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 678,165 sq ft, including 3,128,970 kWh of electricity and 73,419 therms of natural gas.
What are METROPOLITAN TOWER's carbon emissions?
METROPOLITAN TOWER reported 451 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.8 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:19899:2024.