{"id":1792,"date":"2025-10-19T01:04:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T23:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pixleyindependent.co.za\/?p=1792"},"modified":"2025-10-19T01:07:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T23:07:08","slug":"cut-wins-at-the-hefma-2025-awards-for-renewable-energy-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixleyindependent.co.za\/?p=1792","title":{"rendered":"CUT Wins at the HEFMA 2025 Awards for Renewable Energy Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CUT has been recognised nationally for excellence in renewable energy management, earning first place in Category 2: Renewable Energy at the 2025 Higher Education Facilities Management Association (HEFMA) Awards, held at North-West University (NWU) in Potchefstroom.<\/div>\n
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The achievement celebrates CUT\u2019s remarkable progress in renewable energy management and sustainability, driven by the university\u2019s Sustainable Campus Plan -an initiative that advances solar power adoption, energy efficiency, and responsible environmental stewardship across both the Bloemfontein and Welkom campuses.<\/div>\n
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Through these interventions, CUT has achieved a 34.55% renewable energy contribution towards its total electricity consumption as of the third quarter of 2025, against a set target of 35% by the end of the year. The university\u2019s long-term vision is to reach 40% electricity contribution from renewable sources by 2040.<\/div>\n
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CUT continues to Think Beyond by transforming its campuses into sustainable, energy-efficient environments that empower future generations to innovate responsibly.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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