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Require landlords to pay for heat? That would align incentives somewhat, though then the tenant has no incentive to be efficient. A 50/50 split might work, since landlord is responsible for energy efficiency of the home and the tenant is responsible for setting the thermostat sanely?
1. Move into home like this 2. Set up Bitcoin mining rig 3. Profit, since you only have to pay half of the utility bill
On my university campus, the university covers electricity, but will flag you and inspect your room for banned equipment if you use too much. They do the same for internet usage. You're explicitly banned from running server racks, or microwaves or refridgerators other than the ones they provide in the rooms which have a particular wattage. A landlord could do the same.