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. 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 See All Example Sentences for alternative energy

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First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of alternative energy was in 1959

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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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