Bella Vista
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 400 E MERCER ST · 98102
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 95 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 21.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 59.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 216,891 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 38,521 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:24784:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 95 | +4 | 21.3 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 91 | +5 | 22.7 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 86 | ±0 | 24.7 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 86 | -3 | 25.4 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 89 | +10 | 24.1 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 79 | -12 | 25.8 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 91 | +4 | 22.5 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 87 | +5 | 23.8 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 82 | +10 | 25.6 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 72 | -8 | 25.4 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 80 | 23.8 kBtu/ft² | 5 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
- 400 E MERCER ST
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98102
- Coordinates
- 47.62455, -122.32636
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bella Vista's energy grade?
Bella Vista scores 95 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Bella Vista use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 21.3 kBtu/ft² (59.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 38,521 sq ft, including 216,891 kWh of electricity.
What are Bella Vista's carbon emissions?
Bella Vista reported 4 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.1 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:24784:2025.