Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 87 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 32.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 90.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 228 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 11,541,580 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 1,354,987 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:357:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 87 | +4 | 32.2 kBtu/ft² | 228 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 83 | +5 | 35.1 kBtu/ft² | 250 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 78 | ±0 | 37.4 kBtu/ft² | 268 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 78 | -4 | 35.9 kBtu/ft² | 257 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 82 | -8 | 35.9 kBtu/ft² | 256 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 90 | -1 | 40.1 kBtu/ft² | 286 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 91 | +4 | 39.6 kBtu/ft² | 287 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 87 | +7 | 41.0 kBtu/ft² | 293 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 80 | -2 | 47.8 kBtu/ft² | 339 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 82 | 53.6 kBtu/ft² | 376 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
- 700 5TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60501, -122.32988
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is SEATTLE MUNICIPAL TOWER's energy grade?
SEATTLE MUNICIPAL TOWER scores 87 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does SEATTLE MUNICIPAL TOWER use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 32.2 kBtu/ft² (90.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 1,354,987 sq ft, including 11,541,580 kWh of electricity.
What are SEATTLE MUNICIPAL TOWER's carbon emissions?
SEATTLE MUNICIPAL TOWER reported 228 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:357:2024.