Easily Defy Winter Damage With Rooftop Heat Tape

Winter can be harsh on your home – especially on your roof. If you’ve ever had ice dams, you know they can result in water damage to walls, ceilings, and/or insulation and ruin areas of your roof. Sure, you can go out there with a roof rake after each storm to avoid damage. Or, you can install rooftop heat tape with a timer and let the gear do the work!

What is rooftop heat tape?

heat tape on a snowy roof
Heat tape melting snow

Also known as rooftop heat cables, it is equipment attached to areas of your roof to melt and remove snow before it has a chance to freeze, melt and seep in. The tape or cables can be plugged and unplugged as needed.

Why install a rooftop heat tape timer?

1. The timer automatically turns off the rooftop tape when it’s no longer needed, saving you energy.
2. You don’t have to remember to shut it off.
3. Rebates* are available in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming.

ice dam
Icicles

Icicles are lovely and a true sign of winter. It’s the melting and refreezing that isn’t pretty. So ask your favorite participating contractor about rooftop heat tape and a timer before winter wreaks havoc on your home.

*Note: To earn a rebate, the equipment must be installed by a program participating contractor.

What’s a Watt Contest Winner

Thank you to all 7000+ people who visited our What’s A Watt website and played the game. Congratulations to Raquel from Bancroft, Idaho, for entering our What’s a Watt contest and winning a $100 gift card!
Now that you better understand your bill and energy usage, check out some ways to save here at WattsmartHomes.com.

Rocky Mountain Power Announces the Salt Lake Home and Garden Show Contest Winner

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Wattsmart Homes team, Blue Best team, and winner
The Rocky Mountain Power-Lennox-Blue Best Team with the newly installed heat pump and winner
Winner, Rebecca
Winner Rebecca Nielsen

 

On April 27, Rocky Mountain Power, Blue Best and Lennox gave away a dual fuel heat pump system worth approximately $15,000 to Salt Lake Home and Garden Show winner Rebecca Nielsen. Nielsen’s 2005 home in West Jordan still had its original HVAC unit, making it a perfect candidate for upgrading to a heat pump to improve efficiency. The original system was old and outdated, and the newly installed heat pump will heat and cool the home moving forward, providing better indoor air quality and comfort.

“We can’t believe our luck! Our new heat pump runs so efficiently and quietly to keep our home the perfect temperature. Many thanks to Rocky Mountain Power and Blue Best for this awesome gift!”- Rebecca Nielsen, Rocky Mountain Power customer and homeowner

 

Rocky Mountain Power, in partnership with Lennox and Blue Best

Rebecca emerged as the lucky winner at the Utah Home Show in Salt Lake City, where nearly 40,000 people were in attendance. The generous contribution from Lennox, a trusted partner of Rocky Mountain Power, added to the thrill by offering a super-efficient dual fuel heat pump system. Rebecca couldn’t contain her excitement when she received the call, and her enthusiasm only grew stronger once the installation was complete.

Blue Best Heating & Air, a reputable HVAC company based in Bountiful, Utah, provided the installation service. Rebecca considered herself fortunate to have her top-of-the-line Lennox equipment installed by this exceptional company. Making the installation even more special, Blue Best Heating & Air was recently awarded the 2023 “Best of State” for warehousing /distribution and heating & air conditioning. In addition, the company is women-owned and operated, bringing a unique perspective and more than two decades of industry experience.

The Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart team was delighted to participate in the Salt Lake Home and Garden Show in March. It allowed them to meet customers and hear about their energy concerns. The team was proud to direct customers to available rebates through the Wattsmart Homes program. When customers had questions about what upgrades may be needed, they were encouraged to get a home energy assessment.

Customers can schedule an appointment in our home energy assessment webpage.

 

What’s a Heat Pump?

Well, it isn’t your parents’ HVAC system. For more information, visit wattsmarthomes.com/heat-pump-comfort.

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Rebecca’s original equipment
new dual fuel heat pump
New Lennox dual fuel heat pump