Cal-More Circle Apts
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 6420 CALIFORNIA AVE SW · 98136
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 96 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 32.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 73.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 33 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 342,168 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,036 therms |
| Gross floor area | 51,490 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:19976:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 96 | ±0 | 32.5 kBtu/ft² | 33 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 96 | -1 | 33.6 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 97 | ±0 | 31.3 kBtu/ft² | 31 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 97 | ±0 | 32.7 kBtu/ft² | 34 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 97 | ±0 | 33.0 kBtu/ft² | 35 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 97 | -1 | 32.4 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 98 | -1 | 31.5 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 99 | +2 | 30.0 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 97 | -2 | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 38 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 99 | +5 | 28.8 kBtu/ft² | 34 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 94 | 27.2 kBtu/ft² | 33 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
- 6420 CALIFORNIA AVE SW
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98136
- Coordinates
- 47.54548, -122.38676
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cal-More Circle Apts's energy grade?
Cal-More Circle Apts scores 96 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 Cal-More Circle Apts use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 32.5 kBtu/ft² (73.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 51,490 sq ft, including 342,168 kWh of electricity and 5,036 therms of natural gas.
What are Cal-More Circle Apts's carbon emissions?
Cal-More Circle Apts reported 33 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:19976:2025.