Renters Avoid Cooling, Face Health Risks
Update: 2025-12-04
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Over two-thirds of Australian renters plan to forgo cooling this summer due to high costs, despite potential health risks. This is highlighted in a new report by Energy Consumers Australia, which reveals that rental properties often lack energy-saving features like insulation and solar panels, unlike owner-occupied homes. With warmer-than-average temperatures expected and electricity prices rising, many renters are cutting back on heating and cooling, with residents in the Northern Territory, Victoria, and South Australia being particularly affected. Energy Consumers Australia is now advocating for mandatory energy efficiency ratings for rental properties in all states and territories.
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