Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 83 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 44.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 109.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 109 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,687,796 kWh |
| Natural gas | 14,208 therms |
| Gross floor area | 204,790 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:331:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 83 | -10 | 44.7 kBtu/ft² | 109 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 93 | -3 | 42.9 kBtu/ft² | 137 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 96 | ±0 | 32.6 kBtu/ft² | 138 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 96 | +1 | 25.8 kBtu/ft² | 111 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 95 | +7 | 35.5 kBtu/ft² | 122 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 88 | -4 | 48.6 kBtu/ft² | 163 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 92 | +8 | 41.5 kBtu/ft² | 130 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 84 | -7 | 48.1 kBtu/ft² | 133 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 91 | -1 | 44.5 kBtu/ft² | 92 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 92 | 43.4 kBtu/ft² | 87 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
- 1809 7TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.61375, -122.33566
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is TOWER BLDG's energy grade?
TOWER BLDG scores 83 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 TOWER BLDG use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 44.7 kBtu/ft² (109.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 204,790 sq ft, including 1,687,796 kWh of electricity and 14,208 therms of natural gas.
What are TOWER BLDG's carbon emissions?
TOWER BLDG reported 109 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.6 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:331:2024.