green electricity
[ɡriːn ɪˈlɛktrɪsɪti]
noun
eletricidade verde
1. Electricity generated from renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, or biomass power, with little to no greenhouse gas emissions
Many households are switching to green electricity to reduce their carbon footprint.
Muitas famílias estão mudando para eletricidade verde para reduzir sua pegada de carbono.
2. Power sourced from environmentally sustainable and clean energy production methods
The company committed to using 100% green electricity in all its facilities by 2030.
A empresa se comprometeu a usar 100% de eletricidade verde em todas as suas instalações até 2030.
Green electricity has become increasingly important in both Brazil and the USA as environmental awareness grows. Brazil, with its significant hydroelectric capacity, has long promoted itself as a source of clean energy. In the USA, the push for green electricity is part of broader climate change mitigation efforts and renewable energy adoption, particularly in states like California and New York. The term reflects a global shift toward sustainability and environmental responsibility in energy consumption.
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