In a win-win scenario, local or state policies requiring landlords to disclose efficiency information in rental listings could help tenants find lower-cost housing and spur building owners to make energy-saving improvements.
This is according to a study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released last week.
An ability to compare utility rates when apartment shopping would create more informed residents, the report said, based on a mock website that displayed information.
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