Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 73 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 57.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 111.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 523 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,488,989 kWh |
| Natural gas | 77,198 therms |
| Gross floor area | 304,346 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:383:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 73 | -4 | 57.6 kBtu/ft² | 523 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 77 | ±0 | 54.7 kBtu/ft² | 516 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 77 | +7 | 54.1 kBtu/ft² | 491 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 70 | ±0 | 63.0 kBtu/ft² | 561 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 70 | -4 | 62.6 kBtu/ft² | 560 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 74 | -4 | 52.2 kBtu/ft² | 415 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 78 | +5 | 61.6 kBtu/ft² | 443 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 73 | +1 | 69.8 kBtu/ft² | 529 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 72 | +2 | 94.8 kBtu/ft² | 800 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 70 | -12 | 89.4 kBtu/ft² | 738 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 82 | 66.3 kBtu/ft² | 589 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
- 506 2ND AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60198, -122.33174
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Smith Tower's energy grade?
Smith Tower scores 73 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 Smith Tower use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 57.6 kBtu/ft² (111.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 304,346 sq ft, including 2,488,989 kWh of electricity and 77,198 therms of natural gas.
What are Smith Tower's carbon emissions?
Smith Tower reported 523 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.8 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:383:2025.