Get Support Free Workshops • May 22 (multifamily only) • June 13 Drop-In Help • Each Wed., 11am-1pm at Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., 18th floor Helpline • energybenchmarking@   seattle.gov • 206-727-8484   (8:00-5:00 Mon-Fri) Compliance Deadlines • Grace period announced for buildings 10,000 SF or greater (including multifamily buildings of 5 or more units) have at least until October 1, 2012 to comply and annually on April 1st thereafter. Learn more...

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Energy Benchmarking & Reporting

The Energy Benchmarking and Reporting program (Ordinance 12322) requires commercial and multifamily building owners in Seattle to conduct annual energy performance tracking through the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager, a free and secure online tool.

Program Benefits

• Everyone will benefit. Outcomes include: lowering energy costs to owners and tenants, reducing greenhouse gas impacts, and creating job opportunities.
• Property owners and managers will benefit from knowing how buildings are using—and wasting—energy. Benchmarking is a first step towards lowering energy costs and staying competitive.
• Business owners and consumers can make more informed decisions that take actual energy costs into account when buying or renting property.
  

How to Comply

The ordinance has three components: benchmarking the building(s), annual reporting to the City of Seattle, and providing an energy disclosure report, upon request, to tenants, buyers or other qualified parties. Follow the How to Guide's 4 steps in the How to Comply section to get started.

Visit the Reporting & Disclosure page for questions about responding to or asking for an energy disclosure report.

Benchmarking to Save Energy & Reduce Costs

• Read successful benchmarking case studies.
• Seattle’s utilities have financial incentive programs and professionals to assist owners and managers in reducing the energy use of buildings. Learn more...