Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 94 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 26.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 74.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 43 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,150,339 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 396,626 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:375:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 94 | +1 | 26.7 kBtu/ft² | 43 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 93 | +2 | 30.1 kBtu/ft² | 48 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 91 | +1 | 32.3 kBtu/ft² | 52 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 90 | ±0 | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 54 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 90 | -2 | 34.3 kBtu/ft² | 55 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 92 | +4 | 34.2 kBtu/ft² | 57 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 88 | +5 | 45.0 kBtu/ft² | 73 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 83 | +33 | 55.2 kBtu/ft² | 88 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 50 | -14 | 72.2 kBtu/ft² | 115 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 64 | -2 | 74.3 kBtu/ft² | 118 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 66 | 72.8 kBtu/ft² | 120 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
- 2901 3RD AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98121
- Coordinates
- 47.61820, -122.35200
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Third And Broad Bldg's energy grade?
Third And Broad Bldg scores 94 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Third And Broad Bldg use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 26.7 kBtu/ft² (74.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 396,626 sq ft, including 2,150,339 kWh of electricity.
What are Third And Broad Bldg's carbon emissions?
Third And Broad Bldg reported 43 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.1 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:375:2025.