Mobile Home Initiative
The Mobile Home Initiative (MHI) helps mobile home residents in eligible counties become more energy-efficient and reduce energy costs.
The Mobile Home Initiative (MHI) helps mobile home residents in eligible counties become more energy-efficient and reduce energy costs. Qualifying applicants will receive a FREE Home Energy Assessment to learn where your home is losing energy and discover ways to save on energy-efficient upgrades. After the Assessment, the Initiative will provide energy efficiency information and FREE energy-efficient products to help reduce energy usage. This Initiative is provided at NO COST and is currently accepting applications!
Eligibility
You are eligible for MHI if you meet the following qualifications:
- You live in a mobile home.
- You are an Ameren Illinois residential customer heating your home with gas or electricity delivered by Ameren Illinois OR an Ameren Illinois residential electric customer heating your home with propane.
- You currently reside in Bond, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Decatur, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Jasper, Lawrence, Macon, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Moultrie, Richland, Shelby, St. Clair or Washington County.
- Your maximum gross annual income is at or below the amount listed on the Income Qualification Chart.
How to Submit Your Application for the Ameren Illinois Mobile Home Initiative
Drop off or mail your completed application and supporting documents to:
Champaign County
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission
Attn: Mobile Home Initiative
1776 E. Washington Street
Urbana, IL 61802
St. Clair and Madison Counties
Senior Services Plus
Attn: Mobile Home Initiative
2603 N. Rodgers Ave.
Alton, IL 62002
Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie and Shelby Counties
CEFS
Attn: Mobile Home Initiative
1805 South Banker St
Effingham, IL 62401
Decatur and Macon Counties
Decatur Empowerment Opportunity Center
Attn: Mobile Home Initiative
360 E Marietta St
Decatur, IL 62521
Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Jasper, Lawrence and Richland Counties
Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc.
Attn: Mobile Home Initiative
400 West Pleasant
P.O. Box 307
Greenup, IL 62428
Bond, Clinton, Marion, Washington and Franklin Counties
BCMW Main Office
Attn: Mobile Home Initiative
909 E. Rexford
Centralia, IL 62801
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please review all requirements before submitting. Missing signatures or documents can lead to delays in processing your application.
Questions about the MHI or the application can be directed to info@MobileHomeInitiative.com or the contact information listed on the bottom of each application.
What is Offered through the Mobile Home Initiative?
The Mobile Home Initiative is here to enhance a customer’s knowledge about energy efficiency in their own home to increase their comfort and reduce energy costs. Qualifying applicants will receive a FREE Home Energy Assessment from a qualified Energy Advisor. Following the Assessment, a customer will also receive an Energy Savings Kit with easy to install energy-efficient products such as, LED lightbulbs, advanced power strips, showerheads and faucet aerators.
Select mobile home residents may also receive energy-saving equipment such as new heating equipment (gas furnace or air source heat pump), added insulation, a smart thermostat and/or air and duct sealing. The equipment will be installed by a Program-approved, licensed contractor, also known as a Program Ally.