fossil fuel energy JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈfɒsəl ˈfjʊəl ˈɛnərdʒi/ · fos·sil fuel en·er·gy
noun
- Energy generated by the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, or natural gas. The country's electricity grid still relies heavily on fossil fuel energy, accounting for more than 70 % of total output.
Synonyms
non‑renewable energyconventional energyfossil‑derived powercarbon‑based energypetroleum energycoal‑based energyoil‑derived energyhydrocarbon energy
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase “fossil fuel energy” surged in policy discourse after the 1973 oil crisis, when governments began differentiating between renewable and non‑renewable power sources in legislation.