A Practical Year of Stewardship

Heating Season & Holidays: Simplicity and Reflection

December

Heating demand and consumption peak. Intentionality matters most now.

Week 48: Check tire pressure

Cooler temps matter.

Impact: 150–250 gallons of fuel saved annually.

Week 49: Prepare early for winter

Efficiency starts now.

Impact: Reduces winter energy use measurably.

Week 50: Combine trips as schedules pick up

Fall gets busy.

Impact: 20,000+ driving miles avoided annually.

Week 51: Use daylight wisely

Days are shortening.

Impact: Electricity use reduced modestly.

Week 52: Review one energy habit

Just one is enough.

Impact: Sticking with one habit amplifies long-term impact.