How to reduce your power bill when renting

Looking for ways to reduce your power bill when renting? You can still make changes that reduce the electricity you buy from the grid, even when you don’t own the roof. Balcony solar may be one option if you have a suitable space with sunlight.

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Start with four simple questions

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Do you have a spot that gets some sunlight?

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Can the kit sit there safely?

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Can you use it without drilling or changing the property?

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Do you want help with some everyday power use, rather than power your whole home?

If most answers are yes, balcony solar may be worth a look. If not, that is useful to know too.

What you do not need

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To own your own home

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To install anything on your roof

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To understand technical solar terms

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To promise yourself a certain saving

Keep it simple

Sunplug is one full kit designed to be portable. Use it as supplied, follow the simple instructions and keep it in a safe place. If your rental or building has a rule about equipment, ask the owner or agent before buying.

When it may not suit

Balcony solar may not be right if you have no safe place for it, your rental or building does not allow it, or you expect it to run your whole home. Waiting is a sensible choice when the fit is not clear.

60-day returns

If you buy the full Sunplug kit and decide it is not right for you, the current 60-day return policy is there to give you room to make the decision properly. Read the return policy before buying.

Still have questions

Read the renter solar FAQ or contact Sunplug before buying. Tell us what type of home you live in and what you would like the kit to help with. You do not need to use technical words.