Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 84 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 33.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 75.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 37 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 352,615 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,810 therms |
| Gross floor area | 52,759 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:548:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 84 | +5 | 33.8 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 79 | -9 | 36.0 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 88 | +5 | 32.6 kBtu/ft² | 43 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 83 | -1 | 42.4 kBtu/ft² | 71 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 84 | -2 | 39.3 kBtu/ft² | 60 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 86 | +6 | 37.9 kBtu/ft² | 62 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 80 | -4 | 38.3 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 84 | -12 | 35.0 kBtu/ft² | 44 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 96 | ±0 | 34.9 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 96 | +4 | 34.0 kBtu/ft² | 46 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 92 | 41.6 kBtu/ft² | 63 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
No owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 5933 6TH AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98108
- Coordinates
- 47.54965, -122.32780
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Resource Center's energy grade?
Resource Center scores 84 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Resource Center use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 33.8 kBtu/ft² (75.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 52,759 sq ft, including 352,615 kWh of electricity and 5,810 therms of natural gas.
What are Resource Center's carbon emissions?
Resource Center reported 37 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.7 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:548:2025.