Energy Burden | Deficient Dwellings

(Photo courtesy of Gainesville Regional Utilities)

Inferior housing is a key factor for why the poor pay more for energy in Gainesville, including rental properties with appliances so old or inefficient that utility bills can rival the rent. As low-income residents struggle to pay their electric bills, and the city strives to conserve energy, should basic efficiency become a minimum standard for rentals?

How much should landlords do?

Summer Jarro

As low-income residents struggle to pay their electric bills and the city strives to conserve energy, should basic efficiency become a minimum standard for rentals?
The high costs of renting

Bailey LeFever

When the landlord isn’t worried about the cost of utilities, renters pay.

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