UNIVERSITY CENTER
Retail Store in Seattle, WA · 4500 9TH AVE NE · 98105
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 1 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 205.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 517.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 46 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 844,976 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,514 therms |
| Gross floor area | 46,855 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:539:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 1 | 205.5 kBtu/ft² | 46 tCO₂e | |
| 2023 | — | 176.2 kBtu/ft² | 58 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 172.2 kBtu/ft² | 61 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | 66 | ±0 | 105.7 kBtu/ft² | 17 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 66 | +34 | 43.0 kBtu/ft² | 28 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 32 | +6 | 61.2 kBtu/ft² | 38 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 26 | -50 | 52.6 kBtu/ft² | 21 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 76 | -24 | 30.6 kBtu/ft² | 12 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 100 | ±0 | 4.6 kBtu/ft² | 2 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 100 | 5.9 kBtu/ft² | 2 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
- 4500 9TH AVE NE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98105
- Coordinates
- 47.66178, -122.31812
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is UNIVERSITY CENTER's energy grade?
UNIVERSITY CENTER scores 1 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does UNIVERSITY CENTER use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 205.5 kBtu/ft² (517.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 46,855 sq ft, including 844,976 kWh of electricity and 5,514 therms of natural gas.
What are UNIVERSITY CENTER's carbon emissions?
UNIVERSITY CENTER reported 46 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.0 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:539:2024.