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Stealthy Green Homes

David and Martha Gurzick bought their new home for its historic neighborhood and closeness to the cafes and antique stores of downtown Frederick, Md. Gary Konkol Now they are also warming to the utility bills. The Gurzicks live in a so-called net-zero energy house-a home so energy-efficient that over the course of a year, its electricity consumption is expected to be zero.

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