Summit Arms
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 1512 SUMMIT AVE · 98122
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 28.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 80.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 230,421 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 27,320 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:26116:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 78 | +12 | 28.8 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 66 | +4 | 31.9 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 62 | -2 | 32.6 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 64 | -4 | 33.4 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 68 | +7 | 31.7 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 61 | -9 | 31.9 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 70 | -11 | 30.2 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 81 | +10 | 27.2 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 71 | +11 | 30.1 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 60 | -5 | 28.5 kBtu/ft² | 5 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 65 | 27.7 kBtu/ft² | 4 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
- 1512 SUMMIT AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98122
- Coordinates
- 47.61459, -122.32532
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Summit Arms's energy grade?
Summit Arms scores 78 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 Summit Arms use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 28.8 kBtu/ft² (80.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 27,320 sq ft, including 230,421 kWh of electricity.
What are Summit Arms's carbon emissions?
Summit Arms reported 4 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:26116:2025.