QFC UPTOWN
Supermarket/Grocery Store in Seattle, WA · 500 MERCER ST · 98109
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 86 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 135.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 336.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 89 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,498,458 kWh |
| Natural gas | 11,194 therms |
| Gross floor area | 45,980 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:35392:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 86 | -4 | 135.5 kBtu/ft² | 89 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 90 | -1 | 132.6 kBtu/ft² | 104 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 91 | +2 | 132.2 kBtu/ft² | 118 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 89 | +1 | 146.8 kBtu/ft² | 147 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 88 | ±0 | 147.3 kBtu/ft² | 134 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 88 | +5 | 150.6 kBtu/ft² | 145 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 83 | +1 | 177.8 kBtu/ft² | 203 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 82 | -8 | 182.3 kBtu/ft² | 209 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 90 | +9 | 180.6 kBtu/ft² | 187 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 81 | 182.3 kBtu/ft² | 196 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
- 500 MERCER ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98109
- Coordinates
- 47.62473, -122.34727
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is QFC UPTOWN's energy grade?
QFC UPTOWN scores 86 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does QFC UPTOWN use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 135.5 kBtu/ft² (336.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 45,980 sq ft, including 1,498,458 kWh of electricity and 11,194 therms of natural gas.
What are QFC UPTOWN's carbon emissions?
QFC UPTOWN reported 89 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.9 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:35392:2024.