Definitions
| Source | Definition |
|---|---|
| Oxford Dictionary | energy fuelled in ways that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment. |
| Princeton WordNet | energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment. |
| Responding to Climate Change 2007 | energy derived from nontraditional sources (e.g., compressed natural gas, solar, hydroelectric, wind). |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | energy that is not popularly used and is usually environmentally sound, such as solar or wind energy (as opposed to fossil fuels). |
| Materials Management Services | Fuel sources that are other than those derived from fossil fuels. Typically used interchangeably for renewable energy. Examples include: wind, solar, biomass, wave and tidal energy. |
| Torridge District Council | Energy generated from alternatives to fossil fuel. Need not be renewable. |
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