clean energy

noun

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

Example Sentences

Among the newest laws in California are efforts to accelerate clean energy projects and advance the state’s position as a climate leader — but also decisions to ramp up oil drilling and reject the phase-out of forever chemicals.

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Appeared in the October 15, 2025, print edition as 'Death of a ‘Clean Energy’ Debacle'.

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The Liberal Democrats have set out a plan to increase investment in clean energy and change how new renewable projects are paid for.

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On Monday, the UK government announced the approval of a large solar farm in Lincolnshire and said it had approved enough clean energy projects to power the equivalent of more than 7.5 million homes.

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The decision marks the 17th nationally-significant clean energy project approved by the government since July 2024.

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