When you're shopping for a new manufactured home, purchase price is probably your first consideration. How much can I afford to put down on the home? What will my monthly mortgage payments be? But the affordability of your new home goes beyond the mortgage payments. You'll also be paying monthly expenses for electricity and other utilities. And in these days of rising energy costs, you'll want to make sure your power bills are as low as possible.

Here's where the long-term value and economy of buying an Energy Advantage Manufactured Home becomes evident. An Energy Advantage Manufactured Home is the most energy-efficient manufactured home you can buy. Thanks to extra insulation in ceilings, walls and floors, double-pane or single-pane with storm windows, an electric water heater and a high-efficiency electric heat pump, an Energy Advantage Manufactured Home can cut monthly power bills by as much as 15 percent.*

Place your cursor over different parts of the house to see the energy-efficient features.

An Energy Advantage Manufactured Home uses an electric heat pump to heat your home in the winter and cool it in the summer. Its efficient and economic operation brings year-round comfort and savings to your household. In winter, a heat pump produces a constant flow of warm air to heat the home, rather than short blasts of hot air. This provides a more balanced and comfortable room temperature. Also, because an electric heat pump doesn't need an open flame to operate, there's no need to use or store flammable fuels. It's the safest and cleanest way to heat your home. And because of its high energy efficiency, a heat pump is the most cost-effective way to cool your home in the summer.

To help promote the benefits and importance of energy efficient manufactured homes, Jackson EMC offers the Energy Advantage Manufactured Home Program. Designed for new manufactured homes, this special program allows us to certify that a house has been built to meet certain specifications to achieve its maximum energy efficiency. Our standards offer the highest level of energy efficiency, utility savings and year-round comfort.If you're considering purchasing a manufactured home, we encourage you to look into all of the benefits provided by an Energy Advantage Home. You will receive greater comfort, added value and lower operating costs. For more information about any aspect of this program, just contact a Jackson EMC Residential Marketing Representative.

* Actual savings will depend on your home's location and your family's daily living patterns.

*  Due to the limited visual access to certain areas of a finished manufactured home, qualifications made by Jackson EMC representatives are based in part on the documentation provided by manufacturers and dealers specifying certain insulation levels.

Energy Advantage Manufactured Homes FAQ

What are the characteristics of an Energy Advantage Manufactured Home? Energy Advantage Manufactured Homes feature essential insulation R-values for ceilings, walls and floors. A heat pump for efficient heating and cooling and electric water heating are required.

Will my utility bills be lower?
As a rule, Energy Advantage Manufactured Homes offer significantly lower utility operating costs, sometimes saving up to 15% on heating and cooling bills. Your actual savings will depend on several factors, such as the number of people living in your home, their daily activities and patterns of energy use, as well as your home's insulation package.

Does Jackson EMC provide special rates?
In addition to the savings you'll receive from living in an energy-efficient home, you'll also qualify for a special Energy Advantage electric rate that will save an additional 5% on your energy bill. To qualify, have your manufactured home dealer complete an Energy Advantage verification form and submit it to Jackson EMC. If your dealer does not have this form, contact Jackson EMC for a copy.