Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 71 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 68.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 130.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,010 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,670,907 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 552,176 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:387:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 71 | +9 | 68.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,010 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 62 | +11 | 75.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,077 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 51 | -20 | 90.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,389 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 71 | +6 | 89.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,336 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 65 | +10 | 91.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,202 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 55 | +4 | 101.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,271 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 51 | +14 | 105.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,341 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 37 | -42 | 114.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,375 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 79 | +11 | 90.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,117 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 68 | 102.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,114 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
- 1325 4TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.60869, -122.33588
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is PUGET SOUND PLAZA's energy grade?
PUGET SOUND PLAZA scores 71 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does PUGET SOUND PLAZA use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 68.8 kBtu/ft² (130.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 552,176 sq ft, including 2,670,907 kWh of electricity.
What are PUGET SOUND PLAZA's carbon emissions?
PUGET SOUND PLAZA reported 1,010 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.4 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:387:2024.