STAPLES BUILDING
Retail Store in Seattle, WA · 1523 15TH AVE W · 98119
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 98 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 9.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 21.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 9 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 97,140 kWh |
| Natural gas | 1,360 therms |
| Gross floor area | 50,660 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:701:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 98 | +10 | 9.2 kBtu/ft² | 9 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 88 | +8 | 17.8 kBtu/ft² | 28 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 80 | -8 | 21.9 kBtu/ft² | 35 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 88 | ±0 | 16.8 kBtu/ft² | 23 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 88 | +30 | 15.9 kBtu/ft² | 21 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 58 | -3 | 50.9 kBtu/ft² | 62 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 61 | +6 | 50.5 kBtu/ft² | 65 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 55 | +4 | 56.2 kBtu/ft² | 70 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 51 | -2 | 52.5 kBtu/ft² | 59 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 53 | 47.3 kBtu/ft² | 44 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
- 1523 15TH AVE W
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98119
- Coordinates
- 47.63284, -122.37712
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is STAPLES BUILDING's energy grade?
STAPLES BUILDING scores 98 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 STAPLES BUILDING use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 9.2 kBtu/ft² (21.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 50,660 sq ft, including 97,140 kWh of electricity and 1,360 therms of natural gas.
What are STAPLES BUILDING's carbon emissions?
STAPLES BUILDING reported 9 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:701:2024.