Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 89 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 43.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 115.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 34 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,055,136 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,428 therms |
| Gross floor area | 89,355 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:340:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 89 | +1 | 43.0 kBtu/ft² | 34 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 88 | +1 | 43.4 kBtu/ft² | 31 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 87 | -3 | 45.2 kBtu/ft² | 30 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 90 | 40.2 kBtu/ft² | 23 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | |
| 2019 | 100 | +46 | 12.5 kBtu/ft² | 9 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 54 | -15 | 44.0 kBtu/ft² | 25 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 69 | +3 | 46.1 kBtu/ft² | 26 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 66 | +11 | 46.8 kBtu/ft² | 27 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 55 | 53.1 kBtu/ft² | 32 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
- 600 1ST AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60219, -122.33347
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pioneer Building's energy grade?
Pioneer Building scores 89 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 Pioneer Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 43.0 kBtu/ft² (115.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 89,355 sq ft, including 1,055,136 kWh of electricity and 2,428 therms of natural gas.
What are Pioneer Building's carbon emissions?
Pioneer Building reported 34 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:340:2025.