GUITAR SHOP/FORMERLY BEST-inactive
Retail Store in Seattle, WA · 520 WESTLAKE AVE N · 98109
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2017
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 62 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 55.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 113.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 75 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 353,437 kWh |
| Natural gas | 12,859 therms |
| Gross floor area | 45,271 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:21397:2017 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017latest | 62 | +5 | 55.0 kBtu/ft² | 75 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 57 | +7 | 56.4 kBtu/ft² | 81 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 50 | 56.1 kBtu/ft² | 71 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
- 520 WESTLAKE AVE N
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98109
- Coordinates
- 47.62399, -122.33804
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is GUITAR SHOP/FORMERLY BEST-inactive's energy grade?
GUITAR SHOP/FORMERLY BEST-inactive scores 62 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2017 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does GUITAR SHOP/FORMERLY BEST-inactive use?
Its 2017 site energy-use intensity was 55.0 kBtu/ft² (113.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 45,271 sq ft, including 353,437 kWh of electricity and 12,859 therms of natural gas.
What are GUITAR SHOP/FORMERLY BEST-inactive's carbon emissions?
GUITAR SHOP/FORMERLY BEST-inactive reported 75 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.7 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2017. 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:21397:2017.