bioenergy

noun

bio·​en·​er·​gy ˌbi-(ˌ)ō-ˈe-nər-jē 

: energy for industrial or commercial use that is derived from biological sources (such as plant matter or animal waste)

We also are pursuing many energy supply technologies with comparatively low or zero CO₂ emissions profiles, such as solar, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, and combined heat and power.

—Spencer Abraham

Examples of bioenergy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There's growing interest in using different bioenergy crops like switchgrass, Lark said, a perennial grass that could store more carbon in its roots while also being harvested for energy. —Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024

And back in 2018, nearly 800 scientists signed a letter to the European Parliament asking it to stop supporting the use of wood for bioenergy. —Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 May 2024

Aside from its direct benefits, bioenergy offers opportunities for improved waste management and supply security. —Wood MacKenzie, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024

Grow Energy, another bioenergy trade association, estimates the higher blend will cost consumers 15 cents a gallon less than 10% ethanol. —By scott McFetridge, Quartz, 22 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above