Report finds one in seven renters are turning off heating and cooling. Is it too costly to stay comfortable?

About the episode

As summer heat rises across Australia, many renters are struggling with high electricity bills and poorly insulated homes. New data from Energy Consumers Australia shows 70 per cent of renters are cutting back on heating and cooling to save money. Experts are calling for minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties to lower power costs and improve health and comfort. In this podcast, community leader Abbas Raza Alvi explains why renters are pushing for change and how energy efficient homes can reduce bills and improve liveability.