
Renters Could Save $20B With Solar, If Landlords Step Up
Australian renters could collectively save $20 billion over the next decade through simple energy upgrades like rooftop solar and insulation. The catch? Landlords need to make the first move.
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Australian renters could collectively save $20 billion over the next decade through simple energy upgrades like rooftop solar and insulation. The catch? Landlords need to make the first move.
Western Australia just became one of the last Australian states to ban landlords from evicting tenants without giving a reason. The policy shift gives renters more security in a tight housing market where families were too scared to ask for basic repairs.

Renters make up one-third of U.S. households but often miss out on energy-saving upgrades because landlords pay for improvements while tenants pay the bills. Now cities are getting creative with solutions that work for everyone.