Olive Ridge
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 1700 17TH AVE · 98122
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 60 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 46.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 114.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 48 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 802,441 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,297 therms |
| Gross floor area | 72,716 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:27970:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 60 | +1 | 46.3 kBtu/ft² | 48 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 59 | +8 | 47.0 kBtu/ft² | 51 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 51 | -28 | 51.1 kBtu/ft² | 63 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 79 | -14 | 50.7 kBtu/ft² | 101 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 93 | +26 | 37.6 kBtu/ft² | 61 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 67 | -1 | 44.8 kBtu/ft² | 56 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 68 | -5 | 44.0 kBtu/ft² | 51 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 73 | +5 | 42.1 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 68 | -8 | 45.0 kBtu/ft² | 51 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 76 | +46 | 38.9 kBtu/ft² | 47 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 30 | 40.8 kBtu/ft² | 49 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
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Location
- Address
- 1700 17TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.61672, -122.30980
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Olive Ridge's energy grade?
Olive Ridge scores 60 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Olive Ridge use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 46.3 kBtu/ft² (114.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 72,716 sq ft, including 802,441 kWh of electricity and 6,297 therms of natural gas.
What are Olive Ridge's carbon emissions?
Olive Ridge reported 48 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.7 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:27970:2025.