Capitola
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 431 14TH AVE E · 98112
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 99 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 18.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 47.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 8 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 170,063 kWh |
| Natural gas | 800 therms |
| Gross floor area | 35,647 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:25186:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 99 | -1 | 18.5 kBtu/ft² | 8 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 100 | ±0 | 16.8 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 100 | ±0 | 16.6 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 100 | 16.1 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | 4 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 39.0 kBtu/ft² | 42 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | 64.7 kBtu/ft² | 96 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | 73.7 kBtu/ft² | 112 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 74.7 kBtu/ft² | 111 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | 67 | +22 | 68.1 kBtu/ft² | 101 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 45 | 63.4 kBtu/ft² | 94 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
- 431 14TH AVE E
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98112
- Coordinates
- 47.62300, -122.31514
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Capitola's energy grade?
Capitola scores 99 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 Capitola use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 18.5 kBtu/ft² (47.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 35,647 sq ft, including 170,063 kWh of electricity and 800 therms of natural gas.
What are Capitola's carbon emissions?
Capitola reported 8 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:25186:2025.