Decatur Elementary (Sps-District)
K-12 School in Seattle, WA · 7711 43RD AVE NE · 98115
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 74 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 34.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 66.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 35 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 186,377 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,315 therms |
| Gross floor area | 43,578 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:25361:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 74 | -6 | 34.6 kBtu/ft² | 35 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 80 | ±0 | 34.3 kBtu/ft² | 43 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 80 | +5 | 35.3 kBtu/ft² | 45 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 75 | +1 | 40.4 kBtu/ft² | 54 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 74 | -20 | 42.3 kBtu/ft² | 60 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 94 | +20 | 27.3 kBtu/ft² | 41 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 74 | 38.1 kBtu/ft² | 54 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | — | 36 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | 54 | -29 | 57.6 kBtu/ft² | 64 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 83 | -16 | 31.7 kBtu/ft² | 23 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 99 | 22.5 kBtu/ft² | 26 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920)
Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (adopted 2023) applies to buildings over 20,000 sq ft: benchmarking verification is due 2027–2030 and initial emissions targets 2031–2035, reaching net zero by 2041–2050, with fines for non-compliance.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 7711 43RD AVE NE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98115
- Coordinates
- 47.68564, -122.28251
Within ~1 km
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K-12 School · 102,948 sq ft
- View Ridge (Sps-District)score 69
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Multifamily Housing · 51,340 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
What is Decatur Elementary (Sps-District)'s energy grade?
Decatur Elementary (Sps-District) scores 74 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Decatur Elementary (Sps-District) use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 34.6 kBtu/ft² (66.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 43,578 sq ft, including 186,377 kWh of electricity and 6,315 therms of natural gas.
What are Decatur Elementary (Sps-District)'s carbon emissions?
Decatur Elementary (Sps-District) reported 35 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.9 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2025. Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (adopted 2023) applies to buildings over 20,000 sq ft: benchmarking verification is due 2027–2030 and initial emissions targets 2031–2035, reaching net zero by 2041–2050, with fines for non-compliance.
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Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record seattle:25361:2025.