North Andover business makes the switch from fossil to solar fuel (Mass.)

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http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_087224305.html

NORTH ANDOVER — President Barack Obama would be proud.

As he travels around the country touting his economic plan, Obama talks a lot about the so-called "green economy." He says making the switch from fossil fuels to alternative sources of energy is one of the keys to prosperity in the United States.

Greg and Maryann Scarangello have heard and are heeding his message.

The proprietors of Scarangello Heating and Air-Conditioning have decided to start pushing solar power in addition to super-efficient heat pumps and other technology as a way to help their customers beat the high financial and environmental cost of fossil fuels.

They are so convinced of their mission that they even installed a five-panel solar hot water array in their backyard.

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