Marty and Jessica Patch had always been energy conscious, but they became devoted to the cause when their family grew and they moved into an older home in the Yalecrest neighborhood of Salt Lake City.
The home hadn't been remodeled in more than 40 years, and the escalating power bills showed something needed to be done.
"A lot of that money sure leaks out the windows," Marty Patch said.
So the couple began a major remodel of their home with a focus on energy efficiency.
Their efforts paid off. The Patches are the winners of the Act Watt Smart video contest from Rocky Mountain Power, taking home the grand prize of $10,000 in store credit at Lowe's. The prize will help the Salt Lake City family make their home more energy efficient.