Energy & Housing Brief
Summary
A new report reveals a significant portion of Australian renters are forgoing heating and cooling due to cost, highlighting a growing “split incentive” gap between renters and homeowners in energy efficiency and comfort.
Key Points
- 70% of Renters Cut Back: A survey of 4,000 households found ~70% of renters avoid using heating/cooling to save money.
- Comfort vs. Cost: ~40% of renters report being unable to maintain a comfortable temperature without high energy use.
- The “Split Incentive”: Owners have little motivation to pay for efficiency upgrades (solar, insulation) when tenants reap the bill savings.
- Policy Lag: Despite a 2023 national “Better Deal for Renters,” only Victoria and the ACT have implemented new minimum energy efficiency standards for rentals.
- Widening Gap: Experts note a clear divide, with far fewer renters having access to solar or insulation compared to homeowners.
能源与住房简报
摘要
一份新报告显示，相当一部分澳大利亚租房者因成本问题而放弃使用供暖和制冷，这凸显了租房者与业主在能源效率和居住舒适度上日益扩大的”激励错位”差距。
关键点
- 七成租房者减少使用：一项对4000户家庭的调查发现，约70%的租房者为省钱而避免使用供暖/制冷。
- 舒适度与成本矛盾：约40%的租房者表示，若不消耗大量能源就无法维持舒适的室内温度。
- “激励错位”问题：当租户享受电费节省时，业主缺乏为能效升级（太阳能、隔热）付费的动力。
- 政策滞后：尽管2023年提出了全国性的”为租房者争取更好协议”，但仅维多利亚州和首都领地实施了新的租赁房最低能效标准。
- 差距扩大：专家指出明显分化，租房者拥有太阳能或隔热设施的比例远低于业主。
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-04/renters-energy-costs-report/106079190