clean energy

American  

noun

1. energy, as electricity or nuclear power, that does not pollute the atmosphere when used, as opposed to coal and oil, that do.

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At Climate Week, Newsom also announced a new international agreement with Spain to expand cooperation on clean energy, electrification, battery storage and other climate actions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

“California and Washington are showing how states can join forces to drive investments in affordable clean energy and curb climate pollution,” said EDF president Fred Krupp.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

The finalists also include a range of community-led initiatives tackling environmental challenges such as waste reduction, nature restoration, and clean energy.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The biggest surprise for Mekala Krishnan, the McKinsey Global Institute partner who led the research, was the lack of consistent evidence that the crisis has boosted the global growth of clean energy and electrification.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Tonight, I propose a new clean air fund to help communities reduce greenhouse and other pollutions, and tax incentives and investment to spur clean energy technologies.

From State of the Union Address by William Jefferson Clinton