Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 86 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 44.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 79.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 68 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 257,279 kWh |
| Natural gas | 12,330 therms |
| Gross floor area | 47,368 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:24356:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 86 | ±0 | 44.6 kBtu/ft² | 68 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 86 | -6 | 46.3 kBtu/ft² | 76 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 92 | 32.0 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | 97 | -3 | 34.4 kBtu/ft² | 68 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 100 | ±0 | 0.2 kBtu/ft² | 0 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 100 | +1 | 0.3 kBtu/ft² | 0 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 99 | +6 | 22.0 kBtu/ft² | 6 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 93 | 41.9 kBtu/ft² | 45 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
- 1550 4TH AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98134
- Coordinates
- 47.58895, -122.32833
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wa State Dept Of Corrections's energy grade?
Wa State Dept Of Corrections scores 86 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 Wa State Dept Of Corrections use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 44.6 kBtu/ft² (79.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 47,368 sq ft, including 257,279 kWh of electricity and 12,330 therms of natural gas.
What are Wa State Dept Of Corrections's carbon emissions?
Wa State Dept Of Corrections reported 68 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.4 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:24356:2025.