Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 54 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 70.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 170.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 59 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 822,930 kWh |
| Natural gas | 8,059 therms |
| Gross floor area | 76,213 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:115:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 54 | -8 | 70.9 kBtu/ft² | 59 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 62 | -6 | 60.5 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 68 | -5 | 63.3 kBtu/ft² | 64 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 73 | -3 | 62.3 kBtu/ft² | 73 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 76 | +6 | 55.8 kBtu/ft² | 58 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 70 | +7 | 59.7 kBtu/ft² | 56 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 63 | +16 | 62.5 kBtu/ft² | 50 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 47 | -21 | 71.9 kBtu/ft² | 61 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 68 | -4 | 68.2 kBtu/ft² | 45 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 72 | 64.8 kBtu/ft² | 43 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
- 221 1ST AVE W
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98119
- Coordinates
- 47.62053, -122.35842
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is SCRIPPS BUILDING - 221 FIRST AVENUE WEST's energy grade?
SCRIPPS BUILDING - 221 FIRST AVENUE WEST scores 54 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 SCRIPPS BUILDING - 221 FIRST AVENUE WEST use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 70.9 kBtu/ft² (170.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 76,213 sq ft, including 822,930 kWh of electricity and 8,059 therms of natural gas.
What are SCRIPPS BUILDING - 221 FIRST AVENUE WEST's carbon emissions?
SCRIPPS BUILDING - 221 FIRST AVENUE WEST reported 59 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.2 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:115:2024.