Energy Benchmarking
Seattle's Energy Benchmarking Program (SMC 22.920) requires owners of non-residential and multifamily buildings (20,000 sf or larger) to track energy performance and annually report by April 1st to the City of Seattle.
How to Comply
Benchmark with ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager to annually report. Learn about disclosure and enforcement.
Save Energy
Compare your building's energy performance to others in Seattle and get started saving energy and money.
Why Benchmarking is Required
Learn more about the ordinance, our data analysis and reports, and how Seattle benefits from benchmarking.
NEWS
Notice of Violations Issued
Notice of Violations with assessed fines were sent to owners of all non-compliant buildings that failed to submit 2018 benchmarking reports. For more information about fines and enforcement click here. If you received a violation and have questions about fines or how to appeal call 206-684-3139 or email ashley.mcculley@seattle.gov.
Building Energy Performance Data
Seattle's Energy Benchmarking Ordinance directs the City to annually share building-specific data with the public beginning with 2015 data. Building data is now available online for 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.