For more information, contact:

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse (EREC)

1-800-DOE-3732 www.eren.doe.gov

Or visit the BTS Web site at www.eren.doe.gov/buildings

Or refer to the Builder's Guide Energy Efficient Building Association, Inc.

651-268-7585 www.eeba.org

Written and prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy by:

Southface Energy Institute

404-872-3549

www.southface.org

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Buildings Technology Center

423-574-5178

www.ornl.gov/ornl/btc

The Model Energy Code can be obtained from the International Code Council by calling 703-931-4533

MECcheck, a companion compliance software package, can be ordered from DOE by calling 1-800-270-CODE or downloaded directly from the Web at www.energycodes.org/resid/resid.htm.