ESSEX
Multifamily MR (5-9) in Seattle, WA · 1601 13TH AVE · 98122
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 89 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 33.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 90.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 15 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 507,835 kWh |
| Natural gas | 874 therms |
| Gross floor area | 84,389 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:24191:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 89 | ±0 | 33.1 kBtu/ft² | 15 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 89 | +1 | 33.1 kBtu/ft² | 14 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 88 | +42 | 34.4 kBtu/ft² | 16 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 46 | -36 | 69.5 kBtu/ft² | 120 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 82 | +5 | 40.3 kBtu/ft² | 101 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 77 | -2 | 45.4 kBtu/ft² | 125 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 79 | -16 | 43.7 kBtu/ft² | 119 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 95 | +4 | 30.9 kBtu/ft² | 65 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 91 | +2 | 29.9 kBtu/ft² | 59 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 89 | 32.1 kBtu/ft² | 69 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
- 1601 13TH AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.61554, -122.31572
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is ESSEX's energy grade?
ESSEX scores 89 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 ESSEX use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 33.1 kBtu/ft² (90.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 84,389 sq ft, including 507,835 kWh of electricity and 874 therms of natural gas.
What are ESSEX's carbon emissions?
ESSEX reported 15 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:24191:2024.