bioenergy
noun
bio·en·er·gy
ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ˈe-nər-jē 
: energy for industrial or commercial use that is derived from biological sources (such as plant matter or animal waste)
We also are pursuing many energy supply technologies with comparatively low or zero CO2 emissions profiles, such as solar, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, and combined heat and power.—
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For example, switching from coal to bioenergy cuts electricity’s carbon footprint by 70%—but increases its water footprint more than 30-fold and its land footprint 100-fold.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 3 June 2026
According to the International Energy Agency’s Net Zero Emissions scenario, global bioenergy generation is expected to expand significantly by 2030 as countries seek additional tools to reduce emissions while maintaining grid reliability.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Southeast Asia raises biofuel ambitions Southeast Asia similarly sees bioenergy as a way to shield itself from the current crisis and future shocks, according to Reza Yosri, an energy expert at the consultancy Ramboll.
—Anton L. Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
At last year’s COP30 climate summit, major producers sought to reignite the sector, announcing the Belém 4x Pledge to increase bioenergy and biofuel use fourfold over the next decade.
—Nithin Coca, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Simmone Shah, Time, 3 June 2026
According to the International Energy Agency’s Net Zero Emissions scenario, global bioenergy generation is expected to expand significantly by 2030 as countries seek additional tools to reduce emissions while maintaining grid reliability.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Southeast Asia raises biofuel ambitions Southeast Asia similarly sees bioenergy as a way to shield itself from the current crisis and future shocks, according to Reza Yosri, an energy expert at the consultancy Ramboll.
—Anton L. Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
At last year’s COP30 climate summit, major producers sought to reignite the sector, announcing the Belém 4x Pledge to increase bioenergy and biofuel use fourfold over the next decade.
—Nithin Coca, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Bioenergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioenergy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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