SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT)
K-12 School in Seattle, WA · 8601 RAINIER AVE S · 98118
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 58 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 31.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 86.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 7 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 265,595 kWh |
| Natural gas | 231 therms |
| Gross floor area | 29,525 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:21604:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 58 | ±0 | 31.5 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 58 | -3 | 32.7 kBtu/ft² | 8 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 61 | +5 | 33.8 kBtu/ft² | 11 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 56 | -13 | 39.5 kBtu/ft² | 22 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 69 | +21 | 32.3 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 48 | -3 | 42.5 kBtu/ft² | 25 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 51 | -5 | 40.3 kBtu/ft² | 23 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 56 | -21 | 45.3 kBtu/ft² | 27 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 77 | +29 | 44.0 kBtu/ft² | 23 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 48 | 61.9 kBtu/ft² | 39 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
- 8601 RAINIER AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98118
- Coordinates
- 47.52526, -122.27092
Within ~1 km
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- ELIZABETH THOMAS HOMESscore 93
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Frequently asked questions
What is SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT)'s energy grade?
SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT) scores 58 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 SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT) use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 31.5 kBtu/ft² (86.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 29,525 sq ft, including 265,595 kWh of electricity and 231 therms of natural gas.
What are SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT)'s carbon emissions?
SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT) reported 7 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:21604:2024.