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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They will be received by most ComEd electric delivery customers, including those who purchase energy through an alternative energy supplier.
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Maggie Dougherty, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
His remarks come as Geely continues to position methanol as a viable alternative energy pathway, particularly for sectors where vehicle mass directly impacts performance and operating costs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Fossil fuel shocks have historically strengthened the case for alternative energy sources, and green hydrogen could again benefit from higher fossil fuel prices — at least temporarily.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
That may be surprising to some as the notion of alternative energy has been a political football for over a decade.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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Maggie Dougherty, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
His remarks come as Geely continues to position methanol as a viable alternative energy pathway, particularly for sectors where vehicle mass directly impacts performance and operating costs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Fossil fuel shocks have historically strengthened the case for alternative energy sources, and green hydrogen could again benefit from higher fossil fuel prices — at least temporarily.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
That may be surprising to some as the notion of alternative energy has been a political football for over a decade.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Alternative energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternative%20energy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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