INDEPENDENT LIVING-ESPERANZA BLD
Multifamily LR (1-4) in Seattle, WA · 6940 37TH AVE S · 98118
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 57 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 46.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 111.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 38 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 489,268 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,274 therms |
| Gross floor area | 66,363 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:24137:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 57 | -16 | 46.8 kBtu/ft² | 38 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 73 | -5 | 39.0 kBtu/ft² | 21 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 78 | +8 | 35.4 kBtu/ft² | 10 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 70 | +9 | 37.1 kBtu/ft² | 10 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 61 | -31 | 38.6 kBtu/ft² | 11 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 92 | +1 | 31.4 kBtu/ft² | 24 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 91 | +3 | 34.3 kBtu/ft² | 39 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 88 | -3 | 35.5 kBtu/ft² | 40 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 91 | +3 | 32.7 kBtu/ft² | 38 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 88 | 33.7 kBtu/ft² | 37 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
- 6940 37TH AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98118
- Coordinates
- 47.54027, -122.28551
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is INDEPENDENT LIVING-ESPERANZA BLD's energy grade?
INDEPENDENT LIVING-ESPERANZA BLD scores 57 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does INDEPENDENT LIVING-ESPERANZA BLD use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 46.8 kBtu/ft² (111.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 66,363 sq ft, including 489,268 kWh of electricity and 5,274 therms of natural gas.
What are INDEPENDENT LIVING-ESPERANZA BLD's carbon emissions?
INDEPENDENT LIVING-ESPERANZA BLD reported 38 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.6 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:24137:2024.