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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Petra Stock

Landlord inaction on energy upgrades stops renters saving $20bn on power bills in a decade

A residential power bill is seen at a home in Adelaide
A combination of rooftop solar, insulation and efficient appliances can halve energy bills in rental homes, experts say. Photograph: David Mariuz/AAP

Renters make up nearly a third of Australian households yet many are missing out on energy upgrades – such as insulation, appliances and rooftop solar – that could slash their power bills and improve home comfort.

The problem, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), is landlords’ lack of motivation.

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