Cedars Apartments (Belltown)
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 2615 1ST AVE · 98121
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 85 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 27.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 77.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 11 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 481,357 kWh |
| Natural gas | 209 therms |
| Gross floor area | 145,018 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:20497:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 85 | +6 | 27.9 kBtu/ft² | 11 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 79 | -7 | 29.1 kBtu/ft² | 10 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 86 | +5 | 28.3 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 81 | ±0 | 32.5 kBtu/ft² | 22 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 81 | +28 | 29.6 kBtu/ft² | 21 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 53 | +8 | 34.2 kBtu/ft² | 23 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 45 | +9 | 36.3 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 36 | +11 | 38.1 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 25 | ±0 | 41.1 kBtu/ft² | 14 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 25 | -2 | 37.7 kBtu/ft² | 13 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 27 | 38.0 kBtu/ft² | 13 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
- 2615 1ST AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98121
- Coordinates
- 47.61543, -122.35074
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cedars Apartments (Belltown)'s energy grade?
Cedars Apartments (Belltown) scores 85 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 Cedars Apartments (Belltown) use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 27.9 kBtu/ft² (77.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 145,018 sq ft, including 481,357 kWh of electricity and 209 therms of natural gas.
What are Cedars Apartments (Belltown)'s carbon emissions?
Cedars Apartments (Belltown) reported 11 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:20497:2025.