alternative energy
noun
variants
or less commonly alternative power
: usable power (such as heat or electricity) that comes from a renewable or green resource
alternative energy sources/technology
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That may mean slowing down the pace of plant retirements until alternative energy sources are fully operational.
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H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2025
There’s also a call for a new siting board devoted to approving projects, support for the governor’s carbon tax program, and expansion of alternative energy credits.
—Christen Smith | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2025
Themes such as quantum computing, alternative energy like nuclear, and speculative technology were some of the biggest losers in Wednesday’s session.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
With companies like Kairos, X-energy, and NuScale hot on the SMR development trail, as well as big dogs like Rolls-Royce and GE, momentum is building for alternative energy sources.
—Dean Debiase, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2025
There’s also a call for a new siting board devoted to approving projects, support for the governor’s carbon tax program, and expansion of alternative energy credits.
—Christen Smith | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2025
Themes such as quantum computing, alternative energy like nuclear, and speculative technology were some of the biggest losers in Wednesday’s session.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
With companies like Kairos, X-energy, and NuScale hot on the SMR development trail, as well as big dogs like Rolls-Royce and GE, momentum is building for alternative energy sources.
—Dean Debiase, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Alternative energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternative%20energy. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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