EMERALD CITY COMMONS
Multifamily LR (1-4) in Seattle, WA · 7700 RAINIER AVE S · 98118
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 82 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 32.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 72.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 67 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 597,842 kWh |
| Natural gas | 10,317 therms |
| Gross floor area | 87,958 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:49828:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 82 | -4 | 32.6 kBtu/ft² | 67 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 86 | +2 | 31.8 kBtu/ft² | 65 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 84 | -14 | 33.7 kBtu/ft² | 70 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 98 | +1 | 27.7 kBtu/ft² | 68 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 97 | -1 | 27.3 kBtu/ft² | 68 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 98 | ±0 | 27.0 kBtu/ft² | 66 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 98 | +1 | 26.6 kBtu/ft² | 64 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 97 | +2 | 28.6 kBtu/ft² | 70 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 95 | +1 | 27.6 kBtu/ft² | 65 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 94 | 28.0 kBtu/ft² | 66 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
- 7700 RAINIER AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98118
- Coordinates
- 47.53347, -122.26948
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is EMERALD CITY COMMONS's energy grade?
EMERALD CITY COMMONS scores 82 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does EMERALD CITY COMMONS use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 32.6 kBtu/ft² (72.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 87,958 sq ft, including 597,842 kWh of electricity and 10,317 therms of natural gas.
What are EMERALD CITY COMMONS's carbon emissions?
EMERALD CITY COMMONS reported 67 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.8 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:49828:2024.