Supercharged Solar for Renters: Unlocking Solar Savings for Queensland Tenants
Queensland’s Supercharged Solar for Renters program aims to give tenants access to solar savings by incentivising landlords.
For homeowners in Queensland, going solar is a straightforward decision, as rooftop solar panels reduce electricity bills, increase property value, and pay for themselves in a few years.
However, renters have been unable to access these benefits due to the "split-incentive" problem, where landlords pay for the system but tenants receive the benefits.
The Supercharged Solar for Renters program seeks to address this issue by directly incentivising solar for rental properties, making it easier for landlords to install solar and for tenants to access the savings.
landlords pay for the system, but tenants get the benefit
Author's summary: Queensland's program helps renters access solar savings.