Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 87 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 31.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 89.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 12 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 610,307 kWh |
| Natural gas | 23 therms |
| Gross floor area | 75,288 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:632:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 87 | -7 | 31.8 kBtu/ft² | 12 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 94 | -2 | 24.8 kBtu/ft² | 10 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 96 | +7 | 22.4 kBtu/ft² | 9 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 89 | -1 | 31.1 kBtu/ft² | 12 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 90 | -2 | 29.9 kBtu/ft² | 11 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 92 | +19 | 28.2 kBtu/ft² | 11 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 73 | -2 | 43.6 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 75 | +9 | 42.0 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 66 | -15 | 44.5 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 81 | +3 | 44.1 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 78 | 45.9 kBtu/ft² | 17 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
- 568 1ST AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.59628, -122.33364
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Provident Building's energy grade?
Provident Building scores 87 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 Provident Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 31.8 kBtu/ft² (89.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 75,288 sq ft, including 610,307 kWh of electricity and 23 therms of natural gas.
What are Provident Building's carbon emissions?
Provident Building reported 12 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:632:2025.