THE UNITE GROUP PLC Annual Report and Accounts 2024 49 Total like-for-like energy consumption decreased by 3.5% in 2024 driven by reductions in both like-for-like electricity consumption and district heating consumption, which fell by 5.5% and 15.1% respectively, despite like-for-like gas consumption increasing by 3.9%. This electrictiy reduction was largely driven by a £10.2m investment during 2024 on energy efficiency measures, and measures deployed in 2023, including the latest generation LED lighting, solar PV panels and improved heating controls. District heating accounts for