ESCALA
Multifamily HR (10+) in Seattle, WA · 1920 4TH AVE · 98101
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 94 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 31.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 67.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 451 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,422,307 kWh |
| Natural gas | 72,334 therms |
| Gross floor area | 480,789 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:21862:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 94 | +1 | 31.9 kBtu/ft² | 451 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 93 | -1 | 34.7 kBtu/ft² | 546 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 94 | ±0 | 35.5 kBtu/ft² | 596 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 94 | 35.3 kBtu/ft² | 590 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | |
| 2019 | 90 | -9 | 36.6 kBtu/ft² | 622 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 99 | +7 | 29.4 kBtu/ft² | 503 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 92 | +6 | 35.9 kBtu/ft² | 583 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 86 | +2 | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 495 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 84 | 33.4 kBtu/ft² | 466 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
- 1920 4TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.61296, -122.33926
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is ESCALA's energy grade?
ESCALA scores 94 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does ESCALA use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 31.9 kBtu/ft² (67.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 480,789 sq ft, including 3,422,307 kWh of electricity and 72,334 therms of natural gas.
What are ESCALA's carbon emissions?
ESCALA reported 451 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.9 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:21862:2024.