St James Cathedral & Rectory
Worship Facility in Seattle, WA · 804 9TH AVE · 98104
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 6 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 98.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 159.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 241 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 352,796 kWh |
| Natural gas | 7,123 therms |
| Gross floor area | 44,086 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:23297:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 6 | -20 | 98.8 kBtu/ft² | 241 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 26 | +6 | 90.2 kBtu/ft² | 216 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 20 | ±0 | 105.9 kBtu/ft² | 271 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 20 | +8 | 108.1 kBtu/ft² | 282 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 12 | -18 | 124.0 kBtu/ft² | 333 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 30 | ±0 | 94.2 kBtu/ft² | 253 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 30 | -2 | 87.5 kBtu/ft² | 211 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 32 | +6 | 80.8 kBtu/ft² | 185 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 26 | -3 | 95.1 kBtu/ft² | 232 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 29 | -2 | 82.8 kBtu/ft² | 190 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 31 | 74.4 kBtu/ft² | 165 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
- 804 9TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60769, -122.32585
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is St James Cathedral & Rectory's energy grade?
St James Cathedral & Rectory scores 6 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does St James Cathedral & Rectory use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 98.8 kBtu/ft² (159.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 44,086 sq ft, including 352,796 kWh of electricity and 7,123 therms of natural gas.
What are St James Cathedral & Rectory's carbon emissions?
St James Cathedral & Rectory reported 241 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.5 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:23297:2025.