Nova Apartments
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 4600 36TH AVE SW · 98126
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 99 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 22.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 62.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 7 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 333,999 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 59,205 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:49722:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 99 | ±0 | 22.2 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 99 | +1 | 22.9 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 98 | -1 | 23.0 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 99 | -1 | 21.7 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 100 | +3 | 19.3 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 97 | -1 | 19.0 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 98 | +32 | 18.6 kBtu/ft² | 7 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 66 | -31 | 52.6 kBtu/ft² | 76 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 97 | +3 | 34.1 kBtu/ft² | 42 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 94 | ±0 | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 38 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 94 | 26.7 kBtu/ft² | 31 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
- 4600 36TH AVE SW
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98126
- Coordinates
- 47.56189, -122.37706
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nova Apartments's energy grade?
Nova Apartments scores 99 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 Nova Apartments use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 22.2 kBtu/ft² (62.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 59,205 sq ft, including 333,999 kWh of electricity.
What are Nova Apartments's carbon emissions?
Nova Apartments reported 7 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.1 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:49722:2025.