El Capitan Apts
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 1617 YALE AVE · 98101
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 86 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 53.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 77.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 130 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 213,372 kWh |
| Natural gas | 24,174 therms |
| Gross floor area | 58,954 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:19662:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 86 | +4 | 53.4 kBtu/ft² | 130 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 82 | -4 | 57.4 kBtu/ft² | 146 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 86 | +39 | 54.9 kBtu/ft² | 137 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 47 | +5 | 84.4 kBtu/ft² | 230 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 42 | 85.6 kBtu/ft² | 231 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 29.8 kBtu/ft² | 58 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | 51.6 kBtu/ft² | 129 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | 48.6 kBtu/ft² | 119 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 50.7 kBtu/ft² | 125 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | 85 | -3 | 43.6 kBtu/ft² | 106 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 88 | 43.9 kBtu/ft² | 104 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
- 1617 YALE AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98101
- Coordinates
- 47.61570, -122.32846
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is El Capitan Apts's energy grade?
El Capitan Apts scores 86 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 El Capitan Apts use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 53.4 kBtu/ft² (77.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 58,954 sq ft, including 213,372 kWh of electricity and 24,174 therms of natural gas.
What are El Capitan Apts's carbon emissions?
El Capitan Apts reported 130 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.2 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:19662:2025.