alternative energy

noun

1. energy, as solar, wind, or nuclear energy, that can replace or supplement traditional fossil-fuel sources, as coal, oil, and natural gas.

alternative energy

noun

1. a form of energy derived from a natural source, such as the sun, wind, tides, or waves Also calledrenewable energy

Word History and Origins

Origin of alternative energy¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

In Nigeria, arguably Africa’s largest market for alternative energy due to the 89 million people without electricity, one way to help companies achieve this efficiency is to take advantage of infrastructure already enabling financial inclusion.

From Quartz

So it’s a really good way for companies that want to build these, these alternative energy programs to partner with us to leverage our land base, so we think that there’s a growth opportunity.

From Time

She said she invested in stocks that aligned with her interests, such as alternative energy companies and Pinterest.

From Quartz

They’re going to fight and kick and scream and do their best to impede alternative energy sources.

From Nautilus

With a tighter target for reducing carbon emissions, investment in alternative energy is likely to swell.

From Fortune

Long before it was trendy, Carter preached the gospel of alternative energy.

From The Daily Beast

As such, it is another one of the victims of the bizarre politicization of alternative energy.

From The Daily Beast

But since the election of President Obama, Congressional Republicans have generally opposed efforts to back alternative energy.

From The Daily Beast

One of those is alternative energy, on which the story gets even weirder.

From The Daily Beast

The soaring price of fossil fuels could inspire alternative-energy initiatives.

From The Daily Beast

We can promote alternative energy sources and conservation, and we must.

From Project Gutenberg