eco-energy

eco-energy
eco-energy UK US (also eco energy) noun [U] ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES
RENEWABLE ENERGY(Cf. ↑renewable energy): »

The British government says it is committed to eco-energy and has signed up to the latest EU generation target for 2020.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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