Hope Lutheran Church
Worship Facility in Seattle, WA · 4456 42ND AVE SW · 98116
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 53 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 32.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 58.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 39 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 156,882 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,919 therms |
| Gross floor area | 37,816 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:20425:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 53 | -2 | 32.5 kBtu/ft² | 39 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 55 | +10 | 30.4 kBtu/ft² | 35 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 45 | +2 | 37.0 kBtu/ft² | 47 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 43 | ±0 | 38.4 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 43 | -3 | 38.7 kBtu/ft² | 50 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 46 | +5 | 35.5 kBtu/ft² | 45 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 41 | +3 | 37.4 kBtu/ft² | 46 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 38 | -1 | 37.6 kBtu/ft² | 45 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 39 | -21 | 39.3 kBtu/ft² | 48 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 60 | +2 | 37.0 kBtu/ft² | 43 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 58 | 37.4 kBtu/ft² | 42 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
- 4456 42ND AVE SW
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98116
- Coordinates
- 47.56342, -122.38509
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hope Lutheran Church's energy grade?
Hope Lutheran Church scores 53 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 Hope Lutheran Church use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 32.5 kBtu/ft² (58.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 37,816 sq ft, including 156,882 kWh of electricity and 6,919 therms of natural gas.
What are Hope Lutheran Church's carbon emissions?
Hope Lutheran Church reported 39 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.0 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:20425:2025.