Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 42.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 117.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 23 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,181,261 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 124,071 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:520:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 78 | +1 | 42.0 kBtu/ft² | 23 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 77 | ±0 | 43.2 kBtu/ft² | 24 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 77 | -1 | 44.3 kBtu/ft² | 25 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 78 | -5 | 43.4 kBtu/ft² | 24 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 83 | +9 | 41.0 kBtu/ft² | 23 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 74 | ±0 | 48.5 kBtu/ft² | 27 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 74 | +16 | 48.5 kBtu/ft² | 27 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 58 | -15 | 53.7 kBtu/ft² | 30 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 73 | -4 | 51.7 kBtu/ft² | 29 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 77 | 49.1 kBtu/ft² | 28 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
- 400 N 34TH ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98103
- Coordinates
- 47.65086, -122.35412
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is THE BURKE BLDG's energy grade?
THE BURKE BLDG scores 78 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does THE BURKE BLDG use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 42.0 kBtu/ft² (117.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 124,071 sq ft, including 1,181,261 kWh of electricity.
What are THE BURKE BLDG's carbon emissions?
THE BURKE BLDG reported 23 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:520:2024.