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, short-term rental property owners and Airbnb hosts should consider making their properties more sustainable to attract guests., suggests reducing energy consumption as a starting point, given the electricity crisis and the threat of global warming.
While they may not significantly reduce their energy consumption on vacation, property owners can set limits on energy usage and provide guests with the choice to participate within those parameters.” Dickson says smart devices such as occupancy sensors for lights and smart plug sockets can be useful in controlling energy usage and setting limits.
“It is also important to advertise the property's sustainability and educate travellers who may not be aware of how to conserve energy.
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