Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 81 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 51.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 105.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 139 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 922,122 kWh |
| Natural gas | 23,015 therms |
| Gross floor area | 114,395 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:361:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 81 | +4 | 51.3 kBtu/ft² | 139 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 77 | +4 | 57.8 kBtu/ft² | 166 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 73 | -4 | 59.9 kBtu/ft² | 162 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 77 | -17 | 56.7 kBtu/ft² | 154 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 94 | +3 | 32.3 kBtu/ft² | 75 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 91 | -2 | 35.9 kBtu/ft² | 78 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 93 | -4 | 35.0 kBtu/ft² | 81 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 97 | +2 | 28.1 kBtu/ft² | 70 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 95 | -4 | 30.0 kBtu/ft² | 79 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 99 | +1 | 28.4 kBtu/ft² | 68 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 98 | 32.1 kBtu/ft² | 67 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
- 400 YESLER WAY
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.60193, -122.32812
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Yesler Building - King County's energy grade?
Yesler Building - King County scores 81 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 Yesler Building - King County use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 51.3 kBtu/ft² (105.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 114,395 sq ft, including 922,122 kWh of electricity and 23,015 therms of natural gas.
What are Yesler Building - King County's carbon emissions?
Yesler Building - King County reported 139 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.3 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:361:2025.