As the UK deals with the coldest week of 2022, new research published by The National Residential Landlords Association reveals that the majority of those living in rented accommodation are reluctant to reach out to their landlords for help in saving energy.
Just 22% of tenants have asked their landlords for help in making their accommodation more energy efficient, instead turning to internet searches (44%) or friends and family (39%) for energy saving. As a result, nearly a quarter of tenants are unsure how to take basic measures to save energy in their homes by adjusting their radiators, while a worrying 14% do not know where their thermostat is.