Starliter
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 8708 RAINIER AVE S · 98118
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 55 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 37.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 104.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 5 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 234,576 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 21,540 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:23713:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 55 | +6 | 37.2 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 49 | +8 | 38.6 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 41 | -1 | 41.2 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 42 | -9 | 41.9 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 51 | +2 | 39.1 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 49 | +2 | 38.4 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 47 | -7 | 39.1 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 54 | -12 | 37.2 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 66 | -6 | 40.4 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 72 | -2 | 36.4 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 74 | 35.7 kBtu/ft² | 5 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
- 8708 RAINIER AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98118
- Coordinates
- 47.52481, -122.26961
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Starliter's energy grade?
Starliter scores 55 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Starliter use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 37.2 kBtu/ft² (104.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 21,540 sq ft, including 234,576 kWh of electricity.
What are Starliter's carbon emissions?
Starliter reported 5 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.2 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:23713:2025.