Environment · Opinions and society

renewable energy

naturally replaced energy

Renewable energy comes from sources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight and wind.

B1 common speech & writing

collocation

This vs that

energy from naturally replaced sources

The country is investing in renewable energy.

coal, oil and gas

The country still relies on fossil fuels.

Hear it in real life

Where does the new electricity come from?

Mostly renewable energy, such as wind and solar power.

Play the conversation

The country is investing in renewable energy to reduce its reliance on coal.

Which sounds natural?

Psst — which one would you actually say?

The mistake everyone makes

Not: Renewable energies is the future.

Say: Renewable energy is the future.

Use 'renewable energy' as an uncountable noun in this general meaning.

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

renewable energy (uncountable noun); generate/use/invest in renewable energy

Phrases to borrow

More for talking about environment.

do our bit for

We all need to do our bit for the environment.

Environment words

Opinions and society · Environment: the words around “renewable energy”.

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Your turn: say it out loud

They’re investing more in renewable energy.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

renewable energy

naturally replaced energy

“The country is investing in renewable energy to reduce its reliance on coal.”

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