University Book Store
Retail Store in Seattle, WA · 4326 UNIVERSITY WAY NE · 98105
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 29 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 59.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 155.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 59 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,381,987 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,172 therms |
| Gross floor area | 89,200 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:363:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 29 | -2 | 59.8 kBtu/ft² | 59 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 31 | ±0 | 56.1 kBtu/ft² | 56 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 31 | +2 | 57.1 kBtu/ft² | 61 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 29 | -2 | 63.4 kBtu/ft² | 89 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 31 | -7 | 61.3 kBtu/ft² | 75 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 38 | +13 | 60.7 kBtu/ft² | 70 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 25 | -2 | 68.4 kBtu/ft² | 70 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 27 | +9 | 66.2 kBtu/ft² | 63 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 18 | -65 | 79.2 kBtu/ft² | 106 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 83 | ±0 | 72.4 kBtu/ft² | 83 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 83 | 70.5 kBtu/ft² | 67 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920)
Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (adopted 2023) applies to buildings over 20,000 sq ft: benchmarking verification is due 2027–2030 and initial emissions targets 2031–2035, reaching net zero by 2041–2050, with fines for non-compliance.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 4326 UNIVERSITY WAY NE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98105
- Coordinates
- 47.66024, -122.31278
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is University Book Store's energy grade?
University Book Store scores 29 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does University Book Store use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 59.8 kBtu/ft² (155.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 89,200 sq ft, including 1,381,987 kWh of electricity and 6,172 therms of natural gas.
What are University Book Store's carbon emissions?
University Book Store reported 59 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.7 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2025. Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (adopted 2023) applies to buildings over 20,000 sq ft: benchmarking verification is due 2027–2030 and initial emissions targets 2031–2035, reaching net zero by 2041–2050, with fines for non-compliance.
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Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record seattle:363:2025.