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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However, these areas also hold incredible potential to become energy hubs where business investments and advancements in technology and alternative energy sources can transform them.
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Whitaker Irvin Jr., Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Some states are exploring alternative energy sources.
—Paige Gross, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
In that context, its embrace of alternative energy, including solar generation, microgrids and wind power, has made economic and environmental sense.
—Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
In that piece, Gore begins by acknowledging recent pullbacks from the energy transition agenda by governments and an array of private entities alike and then goes onto argue the case for ongoing increases in private investments in alternative energy sources.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Whitaker Irvin Jr., Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Some states are exploring alternative energy sources.
—Paige Gross, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
In that context, its embrace of alternative energy, including solar generation, microgrids and wind power, has made economic and environmental sense.
—Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
In that piece, Gore begins by acknowledging recent pullbacks from the energy transition agenda by governments and an array of private entities alike and then goes onto argue the case for ongoing increases in private investments in alternative energy sources.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Alternative energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternative%20energy. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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