Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 56 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 138.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 223.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 173 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 432,227 kWh |
| Natural gas | 30,951 therms |
| Gross floor area | 33,018 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:26728:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 56 | -2 | 138.4 kBtu/ft² | 173 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 58 | +21 | 133.9 kBtu/ft² | 162 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 37 | -40 | 175.1 kBtu/ft² | 234 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 77 | +2 | 104.2 kBtu/ft² | 119 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 75 | +21 | 115.4 kBtu/ft² | 136 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 54 | +3 | 150.8 kBtu/ft² | 193 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 51 | +6 | 152.8 kBtu/ft² | 193 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 45 | -4 | 177.5 kBtu/ft² | 194 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 49 | +3 | 165.5 kBtu/ft² | 171 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 46 | 167.3 kBtu/ft² | 174 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920)
Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (2023) sets declining carbon targets for buildings over 20,000 sq ft, with penalties for non-compliance beginning in the 2030s.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 520 S KING ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98104
- Coordinates
- 47.59850, -122.32677
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is AMERICAN HOTEL HOSTEL's energy grade?
AMERICAN HOTEL HOSTEL scores 56 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does AMERICAN HOTEL HOSTEL use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 138.4 kBtu/ft² (223.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 33,018 sq ft, including 432,227 kWh of electricity and 30,951 therms of natural gas.
What are AMERICAN HOTEL HOSTEL's carbon emissions?
AMERICAN HOTEL HOSTEL reported 173 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.2 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (2023) sets declining carbon targets for buildings over 20,000 sq ft, with penalties for non-compliance beginning in the 2030s.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record seattle:26728:2024.