Merlino Foods
Non-Refrigerated Warehouse in Seattle, WA · 4100 4TH AVE S · 98134
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 43 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 30.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 83.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 17 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 864,678 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 98,480 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:600:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 43 | -3 | 30.0 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 46 | +1 | 28.1 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 45 | -3 | 28.8 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 48 | -18 | 27.5 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 66 | +10 | 19.5 kBtu/ft² | 11 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 56 | ±0 | 23.7 kBtu/ft² | 14 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 56 | +7 | 23.7 kBtu/ft² | 14 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 49 | -5 | 28.1 kBtu/ft² | 26 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 54 | -11 | 30.5 kBtu/ft² | 42 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 65 | -2 | 28.8 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 67 | 28.4 kBtu/ft² | 38 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
- 4100 4TH AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98134
- Coordinates
- 47.56558, -122.32889
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Merlino Foods's energy grade?
Merlino Foods scores 43 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 Merlino Foods use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 30.0 kBtu/ft² (83.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 98,480 sq ft, including 864,678 kWh of electricity.
What are Merlino Foods's carbon emissions?
Merlino Foods reported 17 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:600:2025.