ORCA AT WHITWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT)
K-12 School in Seattle, WA · 5215 46TH AVE S · 98118
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 68 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 27.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 72.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 18 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 444,491 kWh |
| Natural gas | 1,788 therms |
| Gross floor area | 59,955 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:127:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 68 | +6 | 27.6 kBtu/ft² | 18 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 62 | +11 | 30.0 kBtu/ft² | 19 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 51 | -10 | 34.8 kBtu/ft² | 23 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 61 | -21 | 30.9 kBtu/ft² | 21 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 82 | +10 | 23.1 kBtu/ft² | 18 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 72 | +1 | 26.4 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 71 | -23 | 26.3 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 94 | +1 | 29.5 kBtu/ft² | 20 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 93 | +1 | 27.2 kBtu/ft² | 19 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 92 | 26.8 kBtu/ft² | 14 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
- 5215 46TH AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98118
- Coordinates
- 47.55478, -122.27596
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is ORCA AT WHITWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT)'s energy grade?
ORCA AT WHITWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT) scores 68 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 ORCA AT WHITWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT) use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 27.6 kBtu/ft² (72.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 59,955 sq ft, including 444,491 kWh of electricity and 1,788 therms of natural gas.
What are ORCA AT WHITWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT)'s carbon emissions?
ORCA AT WHITWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT) reported 18 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.3 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:127:2024.