Guardian Australia5/26/2026Energy3 min readAustralia
Rental properties missing out on energy upgrades
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Australian renters are missing out on energy upgrades due to landlords' lack of motivation, resulting in higher power bills and reduced home comfort
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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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