UW TOWER DATA CENTER
Data Center in Seattle, WA · 4310 12TH AVE NE · 98105
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 97 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 969.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 2715.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 203 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 10,232,390 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 36,000 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:365:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 97 | ±0 | 969.8 kBtu/ft² | 203 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 97 | +1 | 989.2 kBtu/ft² | 207 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 96 | -2 | 956.7 kBtu/ft² | 200 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 98 | ±0 | 909.9 kBtu/ft² | 190 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 98 | ±0 | 910.9 kBtu/ft² | 190 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 98 | +2 | 925.1 kBtu/ft² | 193 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 96 | -2 | 958.5 kBtu/ft² | 200 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 98 | +2 | 924.4 kBtu/ft² | 193 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 96 | -2 | 834.4 kBtu/ft² | 174 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 98 | 787.2 kBtu/ft² | 164 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
- 4310 12TH AVE NE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98105
- Coordinates
- 47.66060, -122.31512
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is UW TOWER DATA CENTER's energy grade?
UW TOWER DATA CENTER scores 97 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 UW TOWER DATA CENTER use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 969.8 kBtu/ft² (2715.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 36,000 sq ft, including 10,232,390 kWh of electricity.
What are UW TOWER DATA CENTER's carbon emissions?
UW TOWER DATA CENTER reported 203 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.6 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:365:2024.