If you rent, or if you own a rental unit, you can use many of the tips throughout this guide to save money and energy!
You can reduce your utility bills by following the tips in the Lighting, Heating and Cooling (if you control the thermostat), Appliances, Home Office and Home Electronics, Windows, and Transportation sections. Encourage your landlord to follow these tips as well. They'll save energy and money, improving your comfort and lowering your utility bills even more.
Nearly all of the information in this guide applies to rental units. The chapter on Your Home's Energy Use focuses on air leaks, insulation, heating and cooling, roofing, land- scaping, water heating, windows, appliances, and renewable energy.