Emerald Arms
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 1741 BELMONT AVE · 98122
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 83 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 82.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 100.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 126 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 81,456 kWh |
| Natural gas | 24,509 therms |
| Gross floor area | 33,279 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:26262:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 83 | +9 | 82.0 kBtu/ft² | 126 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 74 | +36 | 85.2 kBtu/ft² | 133 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 38 | -58 | 114.4 kBtu/ft² | 185 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 96 | 60.3 kBtu/ft² | 2 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | |
| 2020 | 93 | +22 | 62.6 kBtu/ft² | 86 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 71 | -8 | 89.2 kBtu/ft² | 131 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 79 | ±0 | 82.2 kBtu/ft² | 120 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 79 | +1 | 88.4 kBtu/ft² | 129 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 78 | +47 | 82.5 kBtu/ft² | 119 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 31 | 75.6 kBtu/ft² | 107 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
- 1741 BELMONT AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.61759, -122.32478
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Emerald Arms's energy grade?
Emerald Arms scores 83 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Emerald Arms use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 82.0 kBtu/ft² (100.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 33,279 sq ft, including 81,456 kWh of electricity and 24,509 therms of natural gas.
What are Emerald Arms's carbon emissions?
Emerald Arms reported 126 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.8 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:26262:2025.