ELEMENT 42
Multifamily MR (5-9) in Seattle, WA · 2641 42ND AVE SW · 98116
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 96 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 40.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 88.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 49 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 422,460 kWh |
| Natural gas | 7,618 therms |
| Gross floor area | 63,597 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:31187:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 96 | +1 | 40.4 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 95 | ±0 | 41.1 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 95 | +94 | 44.3 kBtu/ft² | 58 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 1 | -99 | 111.0 kBtu/ft² | 81 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 100 | +1 | 26.8 kBtu/ft² | 55 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 99 | +12 | 27.8 kBtu/ft² | 8 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 87 | -6 | 33.0 kBtu/ft² | 53 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 93 | +6 | 32.1 kBtu/ft² | 52 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 87 | -3 | 34.0 kBtu/ft² | 60 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 90 | 32.5 kBtu/ft² | 54 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
- 2641 42ND AVE SW
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98116
- Coordinates
- 47.58012, -122.38548
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is ELEMENT 42's energy grade?
ELEMENT 42 scores 96 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does ELEMENT 42 use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 40.4 kBtu/ft² (88.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 63,597 sq ft, including 422,460 kWh of electricity and 7,618 therms of natural gas.
What are ELEMENT 42's carbon emissions?
ELEMENT 42 reported 49 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.9 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:31187:2024.