CAIRNS APARTMENTS
Multifamily MR (5-9) in Seattle, WA · 422 YALE AVE N · 98109
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 89 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 30.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 78.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 34 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 802,634 kWh |
| Natural gas | 3,485 therms |
| Gross floor area | 136,998 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:24564:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 89 | +3 | 30.0 kBtu/ft² | 34 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 86 | -9 | 32.3 kBtu/ft² | 43 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 95 | ±0 | 25.4 kBtu/ft² | 52 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 95 | +22 | 25.4 kBtu/ft² | 54 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 73 | +4 | 24.7 kBtu/ft² | 55 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 69 | -7 | 38.6 kBtu/ft² | 54 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 76 | -2 | 34.1 kBtu/ft² | 33 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 78 | +10 | 34.8 kBtu/ft² | 36 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 68 | -4 | 33.2 kBtu/ft² | 32 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 72 | 30.9 kBtu/ft² | 20 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
- 422 YALE AVE N
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98109
- Coordinates
- 47.62263, -122.33018
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is CAIRNS APARTMENTS's energy grade?
CAIRNS APARTMENTS scores 89 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 CAIRNS APARTMENTS use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 30.0 kBtu/ft² (78.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 136,998 sq ft, including 802,634 kWh of electricity and 3,485 therms of natural gas.
What are CAIRNS APARTMENTS's carbon emissions?
CAIRNS APARTMENTS reported 34 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:24564:2024.