About
I served my country. Now I want to serve my community.
My name is Jose Montemayor. I am a disabled U.S. Army combat veteran and an independent solar consultant working with Ion Solar across central Illinois.

A professional photo of Jose is coming soon. Image shown is a licensed stock photo.
Why I do this
I spent years in uniform learning what it means to be accountable for other people. You do not get to cut corners when the stakes are real. You tell the truth, you do the work, and you stand behind it. When I came home, I wanted a way to keep serving with that same standard. Helping my neighbors understand their energy costs turned out to be it.
Most homeowners I meet are not anti-solar and they are not ready to sign anything either. They are curious and a little skeptical, and they have every right to be. They have been paying an electric bill for twenty years or more without anyone ever sitting down to explain where that money actually goes. That is the gap I want to close.
My honesty-first promise
I am not here to talk anyone into anything. My first job is to help you understand your own bill, the part you control and the part you do not. My second job is to lay out your options clearly, including the recent changes to federal tax credits and Illinois net metering that affect the math. If solar does not make sense for your home, I will tell you that plainly. That is not bad for business. That is the business.
- I explain, I do not pressure.
- I use real numbers for your home, never inflated promises.
- I tell you the downsides, not just the upsides.
- I treat your time and your trust as things I have to earn.
How I work
As an independent consultant working with Ion Solar, I can walk you through both owning a system outright and going solar through a power purchase agreement. We start with a free, no-pressure review of your electric bill. From there, you decide what makes sense, on your timeline, with no obligation.
Who I serve
I work with homeowners across central Illinois, with my core markets being the Champaign and Bloomington areas and the surrounding communities. If you are nearby and you have an electric bill, I am glad to help you understand it.
The honest details
- Business
- Jose Montemayor, a sole proprietorship owned by Jose Montemayor. No DBA. Independent solar consultant working with Ion Solar.
- Service area
- Central Illinois, with a focus on the Champaign and Bloomington areas.
- Contact
- (309) 861-9894
jose.m@ionsolar.com
Champaign & Bloomington, IL
Hours: By appointment
Have questions about your electric bill?
Bring it to someone who will give you a straight answer. The review is free and there is never any obligation.