Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 96 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 30.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 84.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 27 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,364,017 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 227,556 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:774:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 96 | +3 | 30.3 kBtu/ft² | 27 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 93 | -1 | 33.8 kBtu/ft² | 30 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 94 | -2 | 33.0 kBtu/ft² | 29 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 96 | +1 | 30.2 kBtu/ft² | 27 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 95 | +8 | 31.8 kBtu/ft² | 28 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 87 | +12 | 40.8 kBtu/ft² | 36 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 75 | -20 | 51.8 kBtu/ft² | 46 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 95 | ±0 | 38.0 kBtu/ft² | 50 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 95 | +21 | 37.3 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 74 | 63.6 kBtu/ft² | 48 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
- 720 3RD AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60411, -122.33225
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- COLUMBIA CENTERscore 90
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- SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTERscore —
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- TWO UNION SQUAREscore 96
Office · 1,605,578 sq ft
- RUSSELL INVESTMENTS CENTERscore 94
Office · 1,592,914 sq ft
- US BANK CENTERscore 87
Office · 1,536,606 sq ft
Office · 1,527,817 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
What is PACIFIC BUILDING's energy grade?
PACIFIC BUILDING scores 96 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 PACIFIC BUILDING use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 30.3 kBtu/ft² (84.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 227,556 sq ft, including 1,364,017 kWh of electricity.
What are PACIFIC BUILDING's carbon emissions?
PACIFIC BUILDING reported 27 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:774:2024.