Load-shedding is here to stay. According to those in the know, water outages or shortages due to poorly maintained infrastructure and climate change are likely to increase in frequency.
Providing tenants with solutions for energy and water issues is not a requirement of landlords. However, doing so is a way to attract them and retain the good ones. Demand is likely to increase with many people working from home at least some of the time.
There are various advantages besides secured supply. For the tenant, an inverter supplied by the landlord will mean lower data costs and less wear and tear on costly electrical equipment like computers. Solar panels and grey-water systems will reduce their utility costs.
What tenants want
• Most tenants are looking for cost-effective water and power solutions.
• Tenants also want water and power solutions that are easy to use.
• They also want water and power solutions that are reliable.
If you keep these things in mind, you will be able to choose the best water and power solutions for your tenants.
• Inverters
Inverters are devices that convert direct current (DC) electricity into alternating current (AC). This means that you can use them to provide power for your home or business, even when the grid is down.
• Solar
The cost of solar can be daunting. But there are creative ways to finance your investment, whether it’s through leasing, power purchase agreements or renewable energy loans, which most banks offer.
• Rainwater tanks
With water shortages expected to become more common in the coming years, finding alternative water sources will become increasingly important. One option is to install a rainwater tank.
There are many benefits to using rainwater, including it is free and does not require energy to pump or treat like water from other sources. Rainwater is also a renewable resource, making it more environmentally friendly than other options.
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