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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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It uses the revenue to fund public transit projects, wildfire prevention, affordable housing, clean energy, electric vehicles and safe drinking water.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Tech companies say they’re funding clean energy installations, but the AI boom has done more to lift natural gas power plants than renewable ones so far.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The research made clear that ceramics was a vital component for industries such as aerospace, defence, clean energy and electronics.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

It is a clean energy option that provides enormous home-grown energy that is, and will be, needed to power vibrant economies of the future.

From Salon • May 21, 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 Clinton, William Jefferson

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