Northwest School
K-12 School in Seattle, WA · 1415 SUMMIT AVE · 98122
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 65 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 35.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 67.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | — |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 300,423 kWh |
| Natural gas | 11,599 therms |
| Gross floor area | 58,937 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:26125:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 65 | -1 | 35.9 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2024 | 66 | +27 | 35.0 kBtu/ft² | 65 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 39 | +10 | 45.0 kBtu/ft² | 67 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 29 | -1 | 57.2 kBtu/ft² | 98 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 30 | -49 | 53.1 kBtu/ft² | 88 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 79 | +28 | 28.9 kBtu/ft² | 55 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 51 | ±0 | 42.6 kBtu/ft² | 87 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 51 | +21 | 41.8 kBtu/ft² | 85 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 30 | +15 | 57.2 kBtu/ft² | 124 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 15 | +4 | 59.6 kBtu/ft² | 120 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 11 | 63.7 kBtu/ft² | 134 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
- 1415 SUMMIT AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.61339, -122.32594
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northwest School's energy grade?
Northwest School scores 65 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Northwest School use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 35.9 kBtu/ft² (67.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 58,937 sq ft, including 300,423 kWh of electricity and 11,599 therms of natural gas.
What are Northwest School's carbon emissions?
No greenhouse-gas emissions figure was reported 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:26125:2025.