Leading the opposition to costly energy code changes that will be up for a vote at the upcoming International Code Council final hearings in Minneapolis this month, builders say the so-called "30% solution" isn't all it's cracked up to be.

The package of energy code changes, which is being promoted by a coalition of advocates including window and insulation manufacturers, is not a viable solution to energy efficiency concerns. Instead, many of its parts have no basis in building science or practice, it's too expensive, and because its backers include only a small part of the building industry, it addresses only a small part of the challenges and opportunities presented by energy-efficient homes. 

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