Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 73 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 41.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 114.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 8 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 380,931 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 31,686 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:26331:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 73 | ±0 | 41.0 kBtu/ft² | 8 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 73 | +21 | 40.1 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 52 | +11 | 54.1 kBtu/ft² | 10 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 41 | ±0 | 62.7 kBtu/ft² | 12 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 41 | -2 | 63.3 kBtu/ft² | 12 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 43 | +9 | 63.9 kBtu/ft² | 12 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 34 | -2 | 71.3 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 36 | -4 | 70.2 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 40 | +5 | 71.3 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 35 | -11 | 72.8 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 46 | 64.7 kBtu/ft² | 12 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
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Location
- Address
- 1501 N 45TH ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98103
- Coordinates
- 47.66117, -122.33910
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Solid Ground's energy grade?
Solid Ground 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 Solid Ground use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 41.0 kBtu/ft² (114.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 31,686 sq ft, including 380,931 kWh of electricity.
What are Solid Ground's carbon emissions?
Solid Ground reported 8 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:26331:2025.