Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 50 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 71.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 130.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 110 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 445,603 kWh |
| Natural gas | 19,163 therms |
| Gross floor area | 61,180 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:20082:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 50 | +3 | 71.3 kBtu/ft² | 110 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 47 | -1 | 71.6 kBtu/ft² | 108 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 48 | +1 | 70.1 kBtu/ft² | 102 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 47 | 71.1 kBtu/ft² | 102 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | 84 | +42 | 44.3 kBtu/ft² | 44 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 42 | ±0 | 77.7 kBtu/ft² | 115 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 42 | +4 | 76.4 kBtu/ft² | 110 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 38 | +14 | 80.2 kBtu/ft² | 116 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 24 | -17 | 65.3 kBtu/ft² | 124 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 41 | 73.5 kBtu/ft² | 102 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
- 2224 8TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98121
- Coordinates
- 47.61798, -122.33974
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is La Quinta Inn & Suites's energy grade?
La Quinta Inn & Suites scores 50 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 La Quinta Inn & Suites use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 71.3 kBtu/ft² (130.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 61,180 sq ft, including 445,603 kWh of electricity and 19,163 therms of natural gas.
What are La Quinta Inn & Suites's carbon emissions?
La Quinta Inn & Suites reported 110 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.3 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:20082:2025.