Where is your electric bill money actually going?
I am Jose Montemayor, a U.S. Army veteran and independent solar consultant. I help central Illinois homeowners understand their utility bills and decide, honestly, whether solar is right for them. No pressure. No hype. Just the real numbers.
The honest hook
See exactly what you are paying for
Your money is split between the energy you use, the poles and wires that deliver it, and taxes and fees. A big chunk is fixed cost that stays the same each month. Owning your own system lets you keep more of that money and build something that is truly yours.
A typical bill, simplified
Where each dollar tends to go
- Supply (about 45%, illustrative)
- The electricity itself. This is the part solar directly offsets, so you keep more of that money.
- Delivery (about 45%, illustrative)
- Poles, wires, maintenance, and the utility's regulated return. Includes fixed charges that stay steady, so when you generate your own power the savings show up on the supply side.
- Taxes & Fees (about 10%, illustrative)
- State and local taxes, riders, and adjustment line items.
These shares are for illustration only. Your real split depends on your utility, rate, season, and usage. Bring your bill and we will look at your actual numbers.
Ways I can help
Simple, honest guidance
No-Cost Solar (State Agreement)
Own Your System
Read Your Electric Bill
I served my country. Now I want to serve my community.
As a disabled U.S. Army combat veteran, I learned that trust is earned through honesty. I bring that same standard to every conversation about your home and your money.
Read Jose's storyWhat people say
Straight talk people remember
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Jose did not try to sell me anything. He sat down, explained my bill, and showed me exactly where my money was going and how to keep more of it. I finally understood what I was paying for.
I was skeptical about solar. Jose gave me the honest math for my house, the full picture so I could see how to come out ahead. That is why I trusted him.
As a veteran myself, I appreciated working with someone who shoots straight. No pressure, just real information so I could decide for myself.
Want to keep more of your electric bill money in your pocket?
Get a free, no-pressure bill review. I will walk you through your charges and tell you honestly whether solar makes sense for your home.