Sunset Vista Apts
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 5451 CALIFORNIA AVE SW · 98136
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 83 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 21.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 59.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 3 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 150,204 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 24,180 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:23251:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 83 | +3 | 21.2 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 80 | -4 | 21.5 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 84 | +2 | 21.2 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 82 | ±0 | 22.4 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 82 | +9 | 22.0 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 73 | -12 | 22.7 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 85 | +12 | 20.5 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 73 | -16 | 22.7 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 89 | +25 | 19.8 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 64 | -28 | 22.3 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 92 | 21.0 kBtu/ft² | 3 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
- 5451 CALIFORNIA AVE SW
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98136
- Coordinates
- 47.55231, -122.38753
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sunset Vista Apts's energy grade?
Sunset Vista 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 Sunset Vista Apts use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 21.2 kBtu/ft² (59.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 24,180 sq ft, including 150,204 kWh of electricity.
What are Sunset Vista Apts's carbon emissions?
Sunset Vista Apts reported 3 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:23251:2025.