Seattle Washington Energy Use Benchmarking

The Seattle, Washington Building Emissions Performance Standard establishes crucial requirements for building energy performance and transparency. As part of the national Building Performance Standards Coalition, Seattle champions this policy to advance building performance standards and drive energy efficiency in buildings. This policy requires buildings to meet strict energy performance criteria, encouraging upgrades that reduce energy waste. Overall, these efforts drive substantial carbon reductions through improved building energy performance, contributing to long-term sustainability and lower emissions.