Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 92 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 16.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 46.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 3 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 146,864 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 30,172 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:22609:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 92 | +1 | 16.6 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 91 | ±0 | 16.5 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 91 | +2 | 17.4 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 89 | -1 | 18.7 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 90 | +1 | 18.8 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 89 | +4 | 20.3 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 85 | +11 | 22.5 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 74 | +20 | 28.4 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 54 | -28 | 33.9 kBtu/ft² | 6 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 82 | +4 | 30.0 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 78 | 32.0 kBtu/ft² | 6 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
- 4209 21ST AVE W
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98199
- Coordinates
- 47.65801, -122.38390
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Office Bldg's energy grade?
Office Bldg scores 92 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Office Bldg use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 16.6 kBtu/ft² (46.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 30,172 sq ft, including 146,864 kWh of electricity.
What are Office Bldg's carbon emissions?
Office Bldg reported 3 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.1 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:22609:2025.