Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 73 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 35.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 89.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 536 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 9,265,077 kWh |
| Natural gas | 66,544 therms |
| Gross floor area | 1,527,817 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:50780:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 73 | 35.7 kBtu/ft² | 536 tCO₂e | |
| 2023 | — | 37.8 kBtu/ft² | 585 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 586 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
- 401 UNION ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.60916, -122.33511
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- COLUMBIA CENTERscore 90
Office · 1,952,220 sq ft
- SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTERscore —
Convention Center · 1,842,925 sq ft
- TWO UNION SQUAREscore 96
Office · 1,605,578 sq ft
Office · 1,599,394 sq ft
- DAY 1 TOWER AND SPHERES (Amazon)score 93
Office · 1,599,230 sq ft
- RUSSELL INVESTMENTS CENTERscore 94
Office · 1,592,914 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
What is RAINIER SQUARE TOWER (MF + COMMERCIAL)'s energy grade?
RAINIER SQUARE TOWER (MF + COMMERCIAL) scores 73 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 RAINIER SQUARE TOWER (MF + COMMERCIAL) use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 35.7 kBtu/ft² (89.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,527,817 sq ft, including 9,265,077 kWh of electricity and 66,544 therms of natural gas.
What are RAINIER SQUARE TOWER (MF + COMMERCIAL)'s carbon emissions?
RAINIER SQUARE TOWER (MF + COMMERCIAL) reported 536 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:50780:2024.