Water's Edge
Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA · 9530 RAINIER AVE S · 98118
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 93 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 23.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 65.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 3 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 144,311 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 20,967 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:25530:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 93 | +1 | 23.5 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 92 | ±0 | 23.7 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 92 | -2 | 24.3 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 94 | +3 | 24.1 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 91 | +4 | 25.1 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 87 | -6 | 25.4 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 93 | ±0 | 23.2 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 93 | -1 | 23.0 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 94 | +5 | 23.2 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 89 | +8 | 23.2 kBtu/ft² | 3 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 81 | 25.7 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
- 9530 RAINIER AVE S
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98118
- Coordinates
- 47.52058, -122.26028
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Water's Edge's energy grade?
Water's Edge scores 93 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 Water's Edge use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 23.5 kBtu/ft² (65.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 20,967 sq ft, including 144,311 kWh of electricity.
What are Water's Edge's carbon emissions?
Water's Edge 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:25530:2025.