CALIFORNIA PLACE
Multifamily LR (1-4) in Seattle, WA · 2735 CALIFORNIA AVE SW · 98116
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 50 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 31.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 89.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 6 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 308,284 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 33,084 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:24607:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 50 | +4 | 31.8 kBtu/ft² | 6 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 46 | ±0 | 33.4 kBtu/ft² | 6 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 46 | ±0 | 34.3 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 46 | +16 | 33.6 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 30 | ±0 | 36.1 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 30 | -1 | 36.4 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 31 | +3 | 35.8 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 28 | +11 | 36.8 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 17 | -12 | 36.7 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 29 | 34.9 kBtu/ft² | 7 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
- 2735 CALIFORNIA AVE SW
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98116
- Coordinates
- 47.57840, -122.38687
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is CALIFORNIA PLACE's energy grade?
CALIFORNIA PLACE scores 50 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 CALIFORNIA PLACE use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 31.8 kBtu/ft² (89.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 33,084 sq ft, including 308,284 kWh of electricity.
What are CALIFORNIA PLACE's carbon emissions?
CALIFORNIA PLACE reported 6 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:24607:2024.