- 新能源 xīnnéngyuán new energyrenewable energy resources based on new technology, such as solar, wind, or geothermal power, developed as alternatives to traditional sources like coal and oil
- 再生能源 zàishēngnéngyuán renewable energyrenewable energy source; natural energy sources such as sunlight, wind, and water that are converted into usable power and do not run out or cause pollution
- 能源危机 néngyuánwēijī energy crisisa situation where the supply of energy is short or prices rise dramatically
- 能源部 néngyuánbù Department of EnergyDepartment of Energy; ministry of energy
- 天然能源 tiānránnéngyuán natural energy sourceEnergy sources found in nature that have not been processed or converted, such as coal, oil, natural gas, or water power; also known as [[一次能源|一次能源|yi1 ci4 neng2 yuan2]] or [[初级能源|初級能源|chu1 ji2 neng2 yuan2]].
- 常规能源 chángguīnéngyuán conventional energyEnergy sources that have been developed on a large scale and are widely used, such as coal, oil, natural gas, and water power
- 替代能源 tìdàinéngyuán alternative energyenergy sources that can replace standard fuels like coal and oil; examples include solar and geothermal energy
- 核能源 hénéngyuán nuclear powernuclear power; atomic energy
- 氢能源 qīngnéngyuán hydrogen energyenergy derived from using hydrogen as a fuel
- 水能源 shuǐnéngyuán hydroelectric powerenergy derived from water; hydroelectric power
- 清洁能源 qīngjiénéngyuán clean energyEnergy sources that produce little to no pollution during development and use, such as wind, solar, and water power; also called [[绿色能源|綠色能源|lu:4 se4 neng2 yuan2]]
- 绿色能源 lǜsènéngyuán green energyenvironmentally friendly energy sources that produce minimal pollution during development and use, such as wind, solar, and water power
- 美国能源部 měiguónéngyuánbù US Department of EnergyUnited States Department of Energy; the cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with energy policy and nuclear safety
- 能源短缺 néngyuánduǎnquē energy shortagea situation where the demand for energy exceeds the available supply
- 一次能源 yīcìnéngyuán primary energyEnergy source found in nature that has not been subjected to any conversion or transformation process
- 节约能源 jiéyuēnéngyuán to conserve energyto save or reduce the use of various energy resources
- 二次能源 èrcìnéngyuán secondary energyEnergy source produced by processing or converting primary energy, such as electricity, gasoline, or coal gas
- 人工能源 réngōngnéngyuán secondary energyenergy source that is converted or processed from a primary source such as electricity or refined petroleum
- 传统能源 chuántǒngnéngyuán conventional energyenergy sources that have been widely used for a long time, such as coal, oil, and natural gas
- 初级能源 chūjínéngyuán primary energyRefers to energy found in nature that has not been processed or converted, such as coal, oil, natural gas, hydropower, or uranium.
