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Making Your Rental Home More Sustainable: Here's How to Do It

Even as a renter, you can save a lot on energy—and you'll see the difference right away on your energy bill. You may have fewer options than a homeowner, but there are more possibilities than you think.

Talk to your landlord

You can’t just go ahead and install major improvements like insulation or solar panels on your own, but you can certainly discuss this with your landlord. Many landlords and housing authorities are actively working to make their housing stock more sustainable. So it’s definitely worth having that conversation.

Want to start saving right away? Start with small steps 

You don't have to wait for your landlord to get started. Even small changes make a difference right away:

• Close the doors and turn down the thermostat when you're away;
• Take shorter showers and make sure to turn off appliances; 
• Install radiator foil and draft stoppers.

All in all, this will make a noticeable difference on your energy bill. Want more tips? Check out Energieloketten at or Milieu Centraal at .

Having trouble paying your energy bill? 

Do you live in a poorly insulated home and are having trouble paying your energy bill? Energiehulp Wassenaar can help you make your home more energy-efficient—free of charge. Make an appointment through Energiehulp Wassenaar.