Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 41 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 91.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 188.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,045 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 4,380,031 kWh |
| Natural gas | 17,683 therms |
| Gross floor area | 332,067 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:410:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 41 | +1 | 91.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,045 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 40 | -8 | 94.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,177 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 48 | +14 | 89.0 kBtu/ft² | 966 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 34 | -10 | 96.5 kBtu/ft² | 984 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 44 | +16 | 90.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,009 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 28 | -15 | 104.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,137 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 43 | +14 | 90.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,247 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 29 | +23 | 90.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,194 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 6 | -2 | 113.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,505 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 8 | 106.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,252 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
- 1414 4TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.60996, -122.33572
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- COLUMBIA CENTERscore 90
Office · 1,952,220 sq ft
- SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTERscore —
Convention Center · 1,842,925 sq ft
- TWO UNION SQUAREscore 96
Office · 1,605,578 sq ft
Office · 1,599,394 sq ft
- DAY 1 TOWER AND SPHERES (Amazon)score 93
Office · 1,599,230 sq ft
- RUSSELL INVESTMENTS CENTERscore 94
Office · 1,592,914 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
What is MOTIF SEATTLE's energy grade?
MOTIF SEATTLE scores 41 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does MOTIF SEATTLE use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 91.2 kBtu/ft² (188.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 332,067 sq ft, including 4,380,031 kWh of electricity and 17,683 therms of natural gas.
What are MOTIF SEATTLE's carbon emissions?
MOTIF SEATTLE reported 1,045 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.8 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:410:2024.