The Polaris at Rainier Ranch
Multifamily MR (5-9) in Seattle, WA · 9400 RAINIER AVE S · 98118
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 68 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 51.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 106.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 276 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,810,886 kWh |
| Natural gas | 45,391 therms |
| Gross floor area | 205,074 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:50887:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 68 | -6 | 51.9 kBtu/ft² | 276 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 74 | 49.7 kBtu/ft² | 258 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920)
Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (2023) sets declining carbon targets for buildings over 20,000 sq ft, with penalties for non-compliance beginning in the 2030s.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 9400 RAINIER AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98118
- Coordinates
- 47.52009, -122.26504
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Polaris at Rainier Ranch's energy grade?
The Polaris at Rainier Ranch scores 68 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Polaris at Rainier Ranch use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 51.9 kBtu/ft² (106.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 205,074 sq ft, including 1,810,886 kWh of electricity and 45,391 therms of natural gas.
What are The Polaris at Rainier Ranch's carbon emissions?
The Polaris at Rainier Ranch reported 276 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.0 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (2023) sets declining carbon targets for buildings over 20,000 sq ft, with penalties for non-compliance beginning in the 2030s.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record seattle:50887:2024.