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

If not done carefully, bioenergy projects run the risk of emitting carbon — not sequestering it — and polluting communities already grappling with some of the state’s dirtiest air.

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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