renewable
adjective
re·new·able
ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl 
-ˈnyü-
1
: capable of being renewed
renewable contracts
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices
renewable resources
Examples of renewable in a Sentence
a renewable life insurance policy
Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care.
Wind and water are renewable fuel sources.
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The renewable energy industry must lean hard on state governments.
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Advanced weather forecasting combined with electricity generation forecasting could better sync renewable energy from wind and sun with times of need.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
First, our community needs access to reliable information and guidance about conservation practices, renewable energy options, and waste reduction strategies.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Senate Bill 1754 would restrict property tax incentives for renewable energy facilities, and Senate Bill 878 would require municipalities to hold a public hearing before giving grants or loans to any entity in conjunction with a tax abatement.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Advanced weather forecasting combined with electricity generation forecasting could better sync renewable energy from wind and sun with times of need.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
First, our community needs access to reliable information and guidance about conservation practices, renewable energy options, and waste reduction strategies.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Senate Bill 1754 would restrict property tax incentives for renewable energy facilities, and Senate Bill 878 would require municipalities to hold a public hearing before giving grants or loans to any entity in conjunction with a tax abatement.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
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renewable
adjective
re·new·able
ri-ˈn(y)ü-ə-bəl
1
: capable of being renewed
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management procedures
renewable resources like water, wildlife, forests, and grasslands
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