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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But the startup’s founder, Sam Altman, is one of many tech leaders who are interested in tapping into alternative energy sources and novel storage schemes to mitigate AI’s energy problem. —

Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024 Also, continue to incentivize development of alternative energy sources in Colorado. —

The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024 Even furthermore, alternative energy production and distribution creates jobs for more residents in our communities. —

Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 López Obrador has focused on reviving the moribund state petroleum behemoth Pemex, while investing little in alternative energy sources. —

Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alternative energy

Word History

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 5 Nov. 2024.

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