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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clean energy

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

Earlier this week, TikTok announced a $1bn investment in Finland to build a new data centre in Kouvola, pointing to the country's "strong digital infrastructure, clean energy mix, robust data governance and skilled tech talent".

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

The 200-million-euro "EU-Greenland Partnership Package" package will finance projects to improve connectivity across the immense territory, include investments in clean energy and explore access to critical raw materials.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

“As climate change forces difficult transitions across California’s agricultural communities, we should be looking for practical ways to help them adapt while moving us closer to our clean energy goals,” Wicks said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 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