Washington State Ferries
Distribution Center in Seattle, WA · 6000 6TH AVE S · 98108
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 69 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 27.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 43.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 59 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 151,342 kWh |
| Natural gas | 10,960 therms |
| Gross floor area | 59,090 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:446:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 69 | ±0 | 27.3 kBtu/ft² | 59 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 69 | +15 | 25.2 kBtu/ft² | 54 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 54 | +27 | 39.9 kBtu/ft² | 100 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 27 | +4 | 73.2 kBtu/ft² | 204 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 23 | -54 | 76.0 kBtu/ft² | 212 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 77 | +40 | 26.9 kBtu/ft² | 73 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 37 | +5 | 54.1 kBtu/ft² | 142 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 32 | -15 | 58.5 kBtu/ft² | 156 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 47 | +2 | 51.3 kBtu/ft² | 130 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 45 | +9 | 46.6 kBtu/ft² | 116 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 36 | 51.4 kBtu/ft² | 132 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
- 6000 6TH AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98108
- Coordinates
- 47.54868, -122.32550
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Washington State Ferries's energy grade?
Washington State Ferries scores 69 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Washington State Ferries use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 27.3 kBtu/ft² (43.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 59,090 sq ft, including 151,342 kWh of electricity and 10,960 therms of natural gas.
What are Washington State Ferries's carbon emissions?
Washington State Ferries reported 59 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.0 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:446:2025.