The Ford Building
Retail Store in Seattle, WA · 1521 10TH AVE · 98122
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 66 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 34.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 85.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 14 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 270,340 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,051 therms |
| Gross floor area | 30,240 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:25673:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 66 | -1 | 34.3 kBtu/ft² | 14 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 67 | -2 | 33.0 kBtu/ft² | 14 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 69 | -10 | 32.6 kBtu/ft² | 15 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 79 | -8 | 30.5 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 87 | -1 | 28.9 kBtu/ft² | 22 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 88 | +31 | 26.8 kBtu/ft² | 18 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 57 | +3 | 36.6 kBtu/ft² | 15 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 54 | ±0 | 37.8 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 54 | -24 | 40.3 kBtu/ft² | 21 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 78 | ±0 | 38.4 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 78 | 37.8 kBtu/ft² | 16 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
- 1521 10TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.61466, -122.31984
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Ford Building's energy grade?
The Ford Building scores 66 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Ford Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 34.3 kBtu/ft² (85.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 30,240 sq ft, including 270,340 kWh of electricity and 2,051 therms of natural gas.
What are The Ford Building's carbon emissions?
The Ford Building reported 14 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.4 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:25673:2025.