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bioenergy

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

noun

  1. energy derived from biofuel.


Etymology

Origin of bioenergy

First recorded in 1975–80; bio- + energy

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Stockholm Exergi is delivering carbon-removal credits by capturing carbon dioxide produced from bioenergy production in Sweden.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

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

From Barron's Nov. 10, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 30, 2025

The government considers clean electricity to include renewables, such as wind, solar, hydropower and bioenergy, as well as nuclear power.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2025

"Whether it's for solar photovoltaic, or agrivoltaics, or cellulosic bioenergy development, or just restoration of natural ecosystems: These sites could be great candidates for a lot of those applications."

From Science Daily May 29, 2024

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