Energy & Utility Savings Planner
Stewardship awareness — no guaranteed savings, no unsafe work
Church Utility Savings Checklist
Help churches review safe utility habits and plan responsible stewardship without unsafe electrical or HVAC work.
Saving utility costs can support ministry — but safety comes first. Church utility savings should never depend on volunteers doing unsafe work. Good stewardship starts with safe observation and clear responsibility.
Church utility savings should never depend on volunteers doing unsafe work. Good stewardship starts with safe observation and clear responsibility.
Main concern
Building use pattern
Biggest suspected area
Any safety concerns? (select all that apply)
Select a main concern to generate your church utility review plan.
Church Utility Savings Checklist
0/11Identified which utility costs concern the ministry most
Mapped which rooms are used on which days and for how long
Noted lights left on after services or events
Noted appliances running all week that are not needed
Checked bathrooms and kitchen for visible drips or running toilets
Noted doors or windows left open while HVAC is running
Checked outdoor lighting schedule for unnecessary overnight use
Did not attempt electrical, HVAC, or gas work without a licensed professional
Stopped and called qualified help for any safety warning sign
Documented observations to share with leadership or qualified professional
No guaranteed savings were expected from awareness reviews alone
This guide is designed to help volunteers prepare and troubleshoot basic issues. For permanent wiring, electrical loads, mounted equipment, rigging, livestream licensing, or safety-sensitive installations, consult qualified professionals.
Know When to Call a Pro
Call a licensed electrician for burning smell, sparks, hot outlets, repeated trips, or water near electricity. Call HVAC professional for burning smell or gas smell. Call emergency services for gas smell, CO alarm, or active danger.