Shop around, switch things off and seal the gaps: a renter’s guide to energy efficiency

For renters, who can't make big changes such as solar installations, there are still lots of ways to reduce your energy bill and stay warm

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Home energy assessor Adam Corrigan is knelt down by my rental property's pool pump, and he's not impressed.

Beside him, the pool and attached spa" - a huge drawcard for Sydney's trendy inner west - sits in all its share house glory, icy cold, with grime slowly multiplying.