WEST SEATTLE ORCHARD
Multifamily LR (1-4) in Seattle, WA · 4500 36TH AVE SW · 98126
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 95 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 27.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 67.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 10 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 141,838 kWh |
| Natural gas | 1,270 therms |
| Gross floor area | 23,983 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:20441:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 95 | +6 | 27.9 kBtu/ft² | 10 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 89 | -2 | 31.3 kBtu/ft² | 11 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 91 | +4 | 32.6 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 87 | -7 | 35.2 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 94 | -1 | 26.4 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 95 | +38 | 29.1 kBtu/ft² | 12 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 57 | +16 | 30.4 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 41 | +2 | 34.1 kBtu/ft² | 6 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 39 | +28 | 31.6 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 11 | 40.9 kBtu/ft² | 6 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 36TH AVE SW
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98126
- Coordinates
- 47.56245, -122.37699
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is WEST SEATTLE ORCHARD's energy grade?
WEST SEATTLE ORCHARD scores 95 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 WEST SEATTLE ORCHARD use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 27.9 kBtu/ft² (67.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 23,983 sq ft, including 141,838 kWh of electricity and 1,270 therms of natural gas.
What are WEST SEATTLE ORCHARD's carbon emissions?
WEST SEATTLE ORCHARD reported 10 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.4 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:20441:2024.