Solara Apts
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 12736 LAKE CITY WAY NE · 98125
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 83 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 53.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 96.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 377 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,494,844 kWh |
| Natural gas | 68,497 therms |
| Gross floor area | 320,739 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:20490:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 83 | +2 | 53.9 kBtu/ft² | 377 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 81 | -9 | 55.9 kBtu/ft² | 420 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 90 | -9 | 49.0 kBtu/ft² | 273 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 99 | -1 | 24.5 kBtu/ft² | 319 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 100 | +7 | 22.6 kBtu/ft² | 293 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 93 | ±0 | 44.8 kBtu/ft² | 296 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 93 | +3 | 45.3 kBtu/ft² | 300 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 90 | -6 | 46.4 kBtu/ft² | 300 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 96 | +3 | 43.9 kBtu/ft² | 293 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 93 | +14 | 40.3 kBtu/ft² | 255 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 79 | 48.4 kBtu/ft² | 231 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
- 12736 LAKE CITY WAY NE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98125
- Coordinates
- 47.72226, -122.29316
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Solara Apts's energy grade?
Solara Apts 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 Solara Apts use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 53.9 kBtu/ft² (96.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 320,739 sq ft, including 1,494,844 kWh of electricity and 68,497 therms of natural gas.
What are Solara Apts's carbon emissions?
Solara Apts reported 377 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.7 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:20490:2025.