Environment and sustainability

Read our commitment to environmental excellence.

Guidance about smart meters, what smart meters do, and how to get one.

Read our tips on how to keep your home warm.

We can offer free energy efficiency and advice training opportunities to residents.

There are different schemes and funding in place which may be available to you.

Advice about energy bills, including if you're struggling to pay, what help is available, and getting the best deal from your supplier.

We are looking at new ways to heat our homes. Find out how this affects you and what you can do to help.

View our Sustainability Principles document to find out how we're working towards eliminating fuel poverty in South Tyneside.