Seattle Energy Benchmarking Violations

You’ve arrived at this page because of the certified letter that you received. This is an urgent matter but PulseIQ is here to help. Through our research utilizing the 2 different websites Seattle uses to identify facility status, your property is identified as “non-complaint” and needs immediate attention because significant deadlines have passed. 

PulseIQ is a leading energy benchmarking service provider. We’ve completed energy benchmarking for more than 600 facilities and over 76 million square feet of buildings in 2024 alone.  Due to the urgent nature of this topic, the best way to contact us is by phone, (425) 671-3300, but please make use of our email address as well: benchmarking@pulseiq.com

 

NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE

CITY OF SEATTLE ENERGY USE BENCHMARKING LAW

 

 

The City of Seattle’s Energy Use Benchmarking Law, SMC 22.920[i] requires owners of commercial and multifamily buildings greater than 20,000 square feet to report benchmark and report the building’s energy performance to the City of Seattle annually by June 1st for the prior year’s data.

 

As of 10-1-2924, your property has not submitted the required 2023 energy benchmarking report to the City of Seattle as required by law. You can confirm your building’s compliance status at one of two websites – depending on the year of violation:

 

Failure to comply with this legal requirement may result in significant penalties, including fines of up to $4,000.

 

To assist you in addressing this matter, we invite you to contact PulseIQ, a resource dedicated to helping property owners comply with energy benchmarking laws. PulseIQ can work with you to gather and submit your energy benchmarking data promptly.

 

You can reach PulseIQ at benchmarking@pulseiq.com, (425) 671-3300.

 

You must take action as soon as possible to avoid potential enforcement penalties and fines. We look forward to your prompt response and your cooperation in achieving compliance with the City of Seattle’s Energy Use Benchmarking law.

 

[i] Seattle Municipal Code 22.920