Alternative energy

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Alternative energy is a term used for some energy sources, and energy storage technologies. Generally, it indicates energies that are non-traditional and have low environmental impact. The term alternative is used to contrast with fossil fuels according to some sources, and some sources may use it interchangeably with renewable energy.

Source Definition
Oxford Dictionary energy fuelled in ways that do not use natural resources or harm the environment.[1]
Princeton WordNet energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment.[2]
Responding to Climate Change 2007 energy derived from nontraditional sources (e.g., compressed natural gas, solar, hydroelectric, wind).[3]
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).[4]
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.[5]
Greenopia Energy derived from sources such as solar or wind.[6]

  1. ^ Oxford Dictionary. Entry for Alternative Energy. Accessed 2007.
  2. ^ WordNet. Alternative Energy entry.
  3. ^ RICC 2007. Term Glossary.
  4. ^ NRDC. Glossary.
  5. ^ MMS. Definitions.
  6. ^ Greenopia. Glossary.
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