Pacific Tower
Mixed Use Property in Seattle, WA · 1200 12TH AVE S · 98144
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 91 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 45.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 121.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 126 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,727,455 kWh |
| Natural gas | 9,979 therms |
| Gross floor area | 304,052 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:569:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 91 | +5 | 45.3 kBtu/ft² | 126 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 86 | +3 | 50.9 kBtu/ft² | 149 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 83 | +7 | 54.7 kBtu/ft² | 165 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 76 | ±0 | 60.3 kBtu/ft² | 170 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 76 | +8 | 59.9 kBtu/ft² | 164 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 68 | +8 | 59.5 kBtu/ft² | 190 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 60 | +2 | 67.6 kBtu/ft² | 251 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 58 | +5 | 69.3 kBtu/ft² | 246 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 53 | -13 | 70.8 kBtu/ft² | 257 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 66 | -20 | 69.4 kBtu/ft² | 225 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 86 | 52.3 kBtu/ft² | 168 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
- 1200 12TH AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98144
- Coordinates
- 47.59280, -122.31599
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pacific Tower's energy grade?
Pacific Tower scores 91 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 Pacific Tower use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 45.3 kBtu/ft² (121.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 304,052 sq ft, including 3,727,455 kWh of electricity and 9,979 therms of natural gas.
What are Pacific Tower's carbon emissions?
Pacific Tower reported 126 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.4 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:569:2025.