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4. EDUCATE TENANTS ON SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Share Seasonal Tips: Use newsletters, emails, or signage to promote energy- and water-saving tips during the holidays. Small changes, like turning off lights when leaving a room or conserving hot water, can add up.

Transparency Through Billing: A clear and simple utility billing system helps tenants understand their energy and water consumption patterns, motivating them to make more sustainable choices.

5. INCENTIVIZE CONSERVATION

Create a Community Challenge: Offer small rewards to tenants who demonstrate energy-saving practices, such as reducing energy usage or participating in recycling programs.

Use Cost Recovery to Reinforce Accountability: A fair and transparent utility billing process ensures that tenants understand how their conservation efforts directly affect their utility costs, making participation more appealing.

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