THORNTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT)
K-12 School in Seattle, WA · 7712 40TH AVE NE · 98115
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 96 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 17.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 39.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 21 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 466,550 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,261 therms |
| Gross floor area | 102,948 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:50293:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 96 | +5 | 17.4 kBtu/ft² | 21 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 91 | +6 | 20.6 kBtu/ft² | 24 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 85 | -8 | 24.1 kBtu/ft² | 28 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 93 | -3 | 18.8 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 96 | ±0 | 14.9 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 96 | ±0 | 14.1 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 96 | 14.0 kBtu/ft² | 13 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
- 7712 40TH AVE NE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98115
- Coordinates
- 47.68566, -122.28430
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is THORNTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT)'s energy grade?
THORNTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT) scores 96 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 THORNTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT) use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 17.4 kBtu/ft² (39.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 102,948 sq ft, including 466,550 kWh of electricity and 2,261 therms of natural gas.
What are THORNTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT)'s carbon emissions?
THORNTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPS-DISTRICT) reported 21 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:50293:2024.