Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 59 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 57.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 91.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 49 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 117,214 kWh |
| Natural gas | 8,792 therms |
| Gross floor area | 23,577 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:28081:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 59 | +1 | 57.3 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 58 | -3 | 58.9 kBtu/ft² | 50 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 61 | 63.5 kBtu/ft² | 55 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | 2 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | 87 | +22 | 26.5 kBtu/ft² | 15 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 65 | +54 | 43.1 kBtu/ft² | 26 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 11 | +5 | 96.5 kBtu/ft² | 54 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 6 | -1 | 101.3 kBtu/ft² | 56 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 7 | +1 | 84.2 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 6 | 90.7 kBtu/ft² | 45 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
- 3977 LEARY WAY NW
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98107
- Coordinates
- 47.65564, -122.36191
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is BROWN BEAR CAR WASH's energy grade?
BROWN BEAR CAR WASH scores 59 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 BROWN BEAR CAR WASH use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 57.3 kBtu/ft² (91.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 23,577 sq ft, including 117,214 kWh of electricity and 8,792 therms of natural gas.
What are BROWN BEAR CAR WASH's carbon emissions?
BROWN BEAR CAR WASH reported 49 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.1 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:28081:2024.