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
Nothing on your bill is free
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 you pay no matter how little power you use. After decades of payments, you still own none of it.
A typical bill, simplified
Where each dollar tends to go
- Supply (about 45%, illustrative)
- The electricity itself. The only part solar can directly offset.
- Delivery (about 45%, illustrative)
- Poles, wires, maintenance, and the utility's regulated return. Includes fixed charges you pay even at near-zero usage.
- 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
Buy Solar (Own Your System)
Solar Through a PPA
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
Sample reviews, swap for real ones before launch
Jose did not try to sell me anything. He sat down, explained my bill, and showed me what was fixed and what was not. I finally understood what I was paying for.
I was skeptical about solar. Jose gave me the honest math for my house, including the parts that were not in my favor. 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.
Curious where your electric bill money is really going?
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.