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

Property owners’ lack of motivation due to ‘split incentive’ is main reason rental properties are missing out on energy upgrades, research findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRenters 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. Continue reading...