Valley Commons
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 8340 RAINIER AVE S · 98118
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 91 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 28.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 79.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 4 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 178,907 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 21,640 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:24033:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 91 | -4 | 28.2 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 95 | +23 | 26.0 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 72 | -8 | 35.4 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 80 | -12 | 33.7 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 92 | -1 | 28.4 kBtu/ft² | 4 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 93 | -2 | 27.2 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 95 | -1 | 26.0 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 96 | -1 | 25.0 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 97 | +8 | 24.3 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 89 | ±0 | 27.4 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 89 | 27.4 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
- 8340 RAINIER AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98118
- Coordinates
- 47.52827, -122.26955
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Valley Commons's energy grade?
Valley Commons scores 91 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Valley Commons use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 28.2 kBtu/ft² (79.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 21,640 sq ft, including 178,907 kWh of electricity.
What are Valley Commons's carbon emissions?
Valley Commons 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:24033:2025.