Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 82 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 48.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 130.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 100 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,918,743 kWh |
| Natural gas | 8,006 therms |
| Gross floor area | 381,511 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:814:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 82 | +6 | 48.9 kBtu/ft² | 100 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 76 | +3 | 54.0 kBtu/ft² | 103 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 73 | -3 | 57.3 kBtu/ft² | 99 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 76 | -3 | 56.9 kBtu/ft² | 123 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 79 | +4 | 54.9 kBtu/ft² | 101 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 75 | ±0 | 62.1 kBtu/ft² | 101 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 75 | +3 | 63.0 kBtu/ft² | 109 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 72 | -16 | 60.6 kBtu/ft² | 111 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 88 | +3 | 51.8 kBtu/ft² | 93 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 85 | 53.7 kBtu/ft² | 92 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
- 1505 WESTLAKE AVE N
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98109
- Coordinates
- 47.63264, -122.34171
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is WEST LAKE UNION CENTER's energy grade?
WEST LAKE UNION CENTER scores 82 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does WEST LAKE UNION CENTER use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 48.9 kBtu/ft² (130.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 381,511 sq ft, including 2,918,743 kWh of electricity and 8,006 therms of natural gas.
What are WEST LAKE UNION CENTER's carbon emissions?
WEST LAKE UNION CENTER reported 100 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.5 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:814:2024.