bioenergy

American  

[bahy-oh-en-er-jee] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈɛn ər dʒi /

noun

1. energy derived from biofuel.

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Etymology

Origin of bioenergy

First recorded in 1975–80; bio- + energy

Example Sentences

"CAN refutes the idea that bioenergy can be a universal and significant 'climate solution,'" the NGO said.

From Barron's

McCarthy believes bioenergy is one of those ways — essentially, by selling the least valuable, borderline unusable vegetation from the forest floor.

From Los Angeles Times

It may not provide carbon-negative energy but comes with none of the risks of bioenergy projects, they say.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our bottleneck right now is, how do we pay for treating a million acres a year?” said Deputy Chief John McCarthy of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, who oversees the agency’s wood products and bioenergy program.

From Los Angeles Times

The state Energy Commission expects the number to continue declining because of aging infrastructure and a poor bioenergy market.

From Los Angeles Times