The Elara
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 2134 WESTERN AVE · 98121
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | — |
| Site EUI | 37.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 74.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 130 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 745,099 kWh |
| Natural gas | 22,009 therms |
| Gross floor area | 180,605 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:50522:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | — | 37.4 kBtu/ft² | 130 tCO₂e | |
| 2024 | — | 37.8 kBtu/ft² | 132 tCO₂e | |
| 2023 | — | 38.6 kBtu/ft² | 139 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 41.2 kBtu/ft² | 159 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 41.7 kBtu/ft² | 166 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | 99 | ±0 | 26.8 kBtu/ft² | 144 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 99 | 26.1 kBtu/ft² | 148 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
- 2134 WESTERN AVE
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98121
- Coordinates
- 47.61192, -122.34543
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Elara's energy grade?
The Elara did not report an ENERGY STAR score in its 2025 disclosure, but its site energy-use intensity was 37.4 kBtu/ft².
How much energy does The Elara use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 37.4 kBtu/ft² (74.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 180,605 sq ft, including 745,099 kWh of electricity and 22,009 therms of natural gas.
What are The Elara's carbon emissions?
The Elara reported 130 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.0 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:50522:2025.