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In Frederick, aiming to build ‘green homes’ that don’t break the bank

Anyone paying attention to the "green building" market knows that most of the eco-friendly abodes that have proliferated across the country in recent years have been million-dollar trophy homes.

But the developers of the new North Pointe neighborhood in Frederick are taking things in the other direction: They’re building energy-efficient townhouses and duplexes geared toward middle-class buyers. The 55 homes start in the mid-$200,000s, but will offer the kind of "green bling" usually found in more upscale models: solar panels, geothermal heating and a sophisticated computer system to help manage energy usage.

By Christine MacDonald

Full Story: http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/in-frederick-planning-green-homes-that-dont-break-the-bank/2011/08/03/gIQAr4n0AJ_story.html

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