Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 97 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 28.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 58.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 59 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 388,076 kWh |
| Natural gas | 9,740 therms |
| Gross floor area | 86,204 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:716:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 97 | +1 | 28.3 kBtu/ft² | 59 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 96 | +3 | 28.9 kBtu/ft² | 60 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 93 | +1 | 41.1 kBtu/ft² | 107 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 92 | ±0 | 40.9 kBtu/ft² | 99 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 92 | +3 | 39.9 kBtu/ft² | 95 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 89 | +1 | 40.8 kBtu/ft² | 81 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 88 | +16 | 40.7 kBtu/ft² | 76 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 72 | -17 | 47.9 kBtu/ft² | 89 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 89 | 43.5 kBtu/ft² | 66 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 39.0 kBtu/ft² | 68 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
- 615 WESTERN AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60222, -122.33599
Within ~1 km
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- RUSSELL INVESTMENTS CENTERscore 94
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- SEATTLE MUNICIPAL TOWERscore 87
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Frequently asked questions
What is WESTERN BUILDING's energy grade?
WESTERN BUILDING 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 WESTERN BUILDING use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 28.3 kBtu/ft² (58.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 86,204 sq ft, including 388,076 kWh of electricity and 9,740 therms of natural gas.
What are WESTERN BUILDING's carbon emissions?
WESTERN BUILDING reported 59 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.7 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:716:2024.