Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 100 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 7.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 21.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 116,087 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 52,298 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:769:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 100 | ±0 | 7.6 kBtu/ft² | 2 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 100 | 7.5 kBtu/ft² | 2 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | 88 | +13 | 29.2 kBtu/ft² | 9 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 75 | +6 | 39.2 kBtu/ft² | 12 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 69 | +4 | 43.2 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 65 | -21 | 41.8 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 86 | -2 | 37.6 kBtu/ft² | 11 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 88 | 39.6 kBtu/ft² | 12 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
- 720 2ND AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60366, -122.33328
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- COLUMBIA CENTERscore 90
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- TWO UNION SQUAREscore 96
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- RUSSELL INVESTMENTS CENTERscore 94
Office · 1,592,914 sq ft
- US BANK CENTERscore 87
Office · 1,536,606 sq ft
Office · 1,527,817 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
What is UNITED WAY's energy grade?
UNITED WAY scores 100 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does UNITED WAY use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 7.6 kBtu/ft² (21.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 52,298 sq ft, including 116,087 kWh of electricity.
What are UNITED WAY's carbon emissions?
UNITED WAY reported 2 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.0 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:769:2024.