Location: Battersea, Wandsworth
Asset owner: Katherine Low Settlement
Energy saved: ~25 tonnes CO2e per annum
Money saved: £12,000+ per annum
Tech used:
We have been working with Katherine Low Settlement for a number of years, splitting the decarbonisation of their building across various phases in line with available funding.
This latest phase of the project was funded by the Wandsworth Council Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy / NCIL).
In phase 1 of the project, funded by the London community energy fund (round 4), we installed LED lighting, which was forecast to save 2.8 tonnes of carbon per year and £2349 per year in energy bills.
‘The new light fittings look great and I am receiving some great feedback from the team and the users… We really do appreciate all the work you have done to secure this funding and to make sure this was a huge success. This is greatly appreciated.’
- Tracy Frostick, premises manager
In 2025, our suppliers, Highcliff Mechanic, installed Hydromx heat transfer solution to make the heating system and radiators more efficient. This was followed by a building management system, and a heat pump system in the creche.
Combined, these technologies will save KLS a projected £9848.48 per annum on their energy bills and reduce carbon emissions by 24.66 tonnes per year too!
The technology installed will:
Historically, CREW has hosted a number of energy advice sessions with Refugee clients at KLS. The interesting facet of this programme was that the clients were taught energy phraseology in the English lessons before our visits. These sessions back in 2023/24 created a large number of leads for home energy visits.
In December 2025, our advisor Clare hosted another session with the elders, supporting them with their energy questions, including lots of useful tips, and helping them to explore any benefits and other services they may be entitled to. This led to 10 sign-ups for home energy visit.
‘The Crew energy workshop showed how efficiency measures can help older residents reduce their energy bills, while taking steps in improving home warmth and comfort, making their daily living more affordable and significantly more comfortable.’
- Sam Dokic, 50+ Income Maximisation Coordinator
Katherine Low Settlement is a much-loved, busy charity that has been at the heart of the community since 1924. They work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together. Their core programmes support older people, children, young people and their families from refugee backgrounds and newly-arrived adults learning English: over 500 people a week visit our building. They campaign for social change and partner with other charities and communities to help them to thrive in the wider community.
Parts of their building date back to the 18th, 19th and early 20th century, which presents a real challenge when it comes to retrofit and energy efficiency. It is made up of three buildings – each with its own boiler – covering 27 separate rooms.
By Rwickham – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42283141
