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Renters could save $20bn on bills in a decade from rooftop solar and appliance upgrades – if landlords act

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Renters could save $20bn on bills in a decade from rooftop solar and appliance upgrades – if landlords act

Owners’ lack of motivation due to ‘split incentive’ is main reason rental properties are missing out on energy upgrades, research finds

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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Originally reported by The Guardian