Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 30.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 85.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 185,332 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 20,022 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:22574:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 78 | +1 | 30.4 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 77 | -3 | 31.3 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 80 | ±0 | 29.5 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 80 | -3 | 29.5 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 83 | -3 | 27.8 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 86 | +11 | 25.4 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 75 | -1 | 32.1 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 76 | +6 | 31.4 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 70 | -10 | 31.3 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 80 | ±0 | 31.6 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 80 | 31.9 kBtu/ft² | 4 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
- 3837 13TH AVE W
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98119
- Coordinates
- 47.65504, -122.37402
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nickerson Business Center's energy grade?
Nickerson Business Center scores 78 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Nickerson Business Center use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 30.4 kBtu/ft² (85.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 20,022 sq ft, including 185,332 kWh of electricity.
What are Nickerson Business Center's carbon emissions?
Nickerson Business Center reported 4 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:22574:2025.