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kilowatt-hours are used annually. Monique Dority w ill assist customers with analyzing their energy bills and recommending a tai- l ored system to get their bill exactly where they want it to be. "Some people want to retire and have no bills," Kasey Dority says. "We have accountants referring their clients to us. There is a 30 percent federal tax credit and a 20 percent plus return on investment over 25 years." For homes with a swimming pool, an electric car, elaborate lighting systems, the washing machine going all day, whole house speaker systems and electronics in every room, the savings can be huge. "The popularity of Tesla cars is a big reason for adding solar," Dority says. If the roof on the existing home is sound, any type of roof material can suppor t solar panels, and Dority takes great care in locating the pan- els to consider the most sun exposure as well as aesthetics. Panels can actually be located in roof shingles, if desired. The products used in the company showroom a nd out in the field are also as green as possible. "We use renewable pro- d ucts instead of tar and gravel for roofs and make them last long-term so they don't end up in a landfill," Dority says. "The showroom is 100 per- cent run on the sun, from the computers to printers to lights and the refrigerator and the flat screen. We have a green business award within the showroom and we are a green certi- fied solar company." Dority Roofing & Solar is located at 2106 Sunset Dr. in Pacific Grove. For more information, call 831/375-8158 or go to www.dorityroofing.com. C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R / F A L L 2 0 1 6 249 The average cost for a solar roof is $20,000, which adds value to the home and is usually recovered in 5-6 years. Roofing & Solar Perfected Visit our Showroom 2106 SUNSET DRIVE • PACIFIC GROVE • (831) 375-8158 • www.dorityroofing.com S U S TA I N A B L E L I F E