Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 15 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 84.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 235.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 18 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 912,614 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 50,499 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:21515:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 15 | ±0 | 84.3 kBtu/ft² | 18 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 15 | -6 | 84.6 kBtu/ft² | 18 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 21 | -14 | 76.6 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 35 | +6 | 63.9 kBtu/ft² | 14 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 29 | +18 | 68.1 kBtu/ft² | 15 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 11 | +5 | 90.2 kBtu/ft² | 19 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 6 | ±0 | 103.5 kBtu/ft² | 22 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 6 | -7 | 93.8 kBtu/ft² | 20 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 13 | -4 | 86.7 kBtu/ft² | 19 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 17 | 82.0 kBtu/ft² | 18 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
- 1938 FAIRVIEW AVE E
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98102
- Coordinates
- 47.63670, -122.32850
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- 1150 EASTLAKEscore —
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- EQUINOXscore 98
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- 188 East Blainescore —
Mixed Use Property · 310,584 sq ft
- 1100 EASTLAKE - (2013)score —
Mixed Use Property · 287,224 sq ft
- 1616 EASTLAKE BUILDINGscore —
Mixed Use Property · 281,306 sq ft
Laboratory · 175,918 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
What is R.D. MERRILL BUILDING's energy grade?
R.D. MERRILL BUILDING scores 15 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does R.D. MERRILL BUILDING use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 84.3 kBtu/ft² (235.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 50,499 sq ft, including 912,614 kWh of electricity.
What are R.D. MERRILL BUILDING's carbon emissions?
R.D. MERRILL BUILDING reported 18 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.5 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:21515:2024.