Mobile Home Initiative
The Mobile Home Initiative (MHI) assists mobile home residents in Champaign, Madison and St. Clair Counties in becoming more energy-efficient and reducing energy costs.
The Mobile Home Initiative (MHI) assists mobile home residents in Champaign, Madison and St. Clair Counties in becoming more energy-efficient and reducing 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!
How to Submit Your Application for the Ameren Illinois Mobile Home Initiative
• Email the completed application and supporting documents to: info@MobileHomeInitiative.com
• 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
For those located in St. Clair and Madison Counties, you can also get a printed application from Senior Services Plus, 2603 N. Rodgers Ave., Alton, IL 62002. They are available to assist with printing, scanning and submitting the application.
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:
• Champaign County residents: 1.217.850.0551
• Madison and St. Clair County residents: 1.618.465.3298 x 149
Services
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), central air conditioners, 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.
Eligibility
You are eligible for MHI if you meet the following qualifications:
• You live in a mobile home.
• You are an Ameren Illinois customer and you currently reside in Champaign, Madison or St. Clair County.
• Your maximum gross annual income is at or below the amount listed on the Income Qualification Chart.
Benefits and Details of the Ameren Illinois Mobile Home Initiative
Benefits of the Mobile Home Initiative include energy cost savings and improved comfort and safety.
All improvements made must be determined to be cost-effective by Ameren Illinois. All work is completed by licensed Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program Allies. The MHI aims to fully serve the customer within one month of receiving a completed application.