Grainger
Retail Store in Seattle, WA · 4930 3RD AVE S · 98134
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 29 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 73.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 93.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 125 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 100,331 kWh |
| Natural gas | 23,954 therms |
| Gross floor area | 37,247 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:24781:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 29 | -35 | 73.5 kBtu/ft² | 125 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 64 | +23 | 47.7 kBtu/ft² | 80 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 41 | -2 | 62.8 kBtu/ft² | 107 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 43 | +18 | 58.4 kBtu/ft² | 95 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 25 | -18 | 72.8 kBtu/ft² | 122 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 43 | -8 | 55.8 kBtu/ft² | 88 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 51 | +16 | 48.5 kBtu/ft² | 72 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 35 | -4 | 58.5 kBtu/ft² | 89 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 39 | -30 | 52.4 kBtu/ft² | 74 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 69 | -5 | 46.9 kBtu/ft² | 57 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 74 | 44.2 kBtu/ft² | 53 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
- 4930 3RD AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98134
- Coordinates
- 47.55772, -122.33017
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Grainger's energy grade?
Grainger scores 29 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Grainger use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 73.5 kBtu/ft² (93.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 37,247 sq ft, including 100,331 kWh of electricity and 23,954 therms of natural gas.
What are Grainger's carbon emissions?
Grainger reported 125 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.4 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:24781:2025.