Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 75 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 62.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 161.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 63 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,328,362 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,913 therms |
| Gross floor area | 95,760 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:809:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 75 | +1 | 62.7 kBtu/ft² | 63 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 74 | ±0 | 63.6 kBtu/ft² | 64 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 74 | -1 | 68.3 kBtu/ft² | 55 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 75 | -2 | 68.8 kBtu/ft² | 65 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 77 | -5 | 67.8 kBtu/ft² | 69 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 82 | +6 | 59.0 kBtu/ft² | 50 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 76 | +8 | 66.3 kBtu/ft² | 57 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 68 | +5 | 76.4 kBtu/ft² | 72 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 63 | -20 | 78.4 kBtu/ft² | 75 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 83 | +2 | 56.3 kBtu/ft² | 69 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 81 | 57.8 kBtu/ft² | 68 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
No owning organisation shown. Names of private individuals in the disclosure are not published here.
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Location
- Address
- 159 S JACKSON ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.59895, -122.33248
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Washington Shoe Building's energy grade?
Washington Shoe Building scores 75 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Washington Shoe Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 62.7 kBtu/ft² (161.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 95,760 sq ft, including 1,328,362 kWh of electricity and 6,913 therms of natural gas.
What are Washington Shoe Building's carbon emissions?
Washington Shoe Building reported 63 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.8 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:809:2025.