energy independence
collocation in Englishmeaningsofenergyandindependence
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energy
noun
uk/ˈen.ə.dʒi/us/ˈen.ɚ.dʒi/
the power and ability to be physically and ...
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independence
noun[U]
uk/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dəns/us/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dəns/
freedom from being governed or ruled by ...
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(Definition ofenergyandindependencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofenergy independence
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Many councillors felt that the transfer of ownership involved in the municipalisation should also lead toenergyindependence.
From theCambridge English Corpus
In many countries nuclear energy already represents a key source, and is a guarantee of the much-discussed notion ofenergyindependenceand security.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Another reason for going into nuclear technology is that this will eventually save our import bill when we move again out of ourenergyindependence.
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Hansard archive
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We must not lose sight of the benefits of nuclear energy, which produces low carbon dioxide emissions, incurs relatively lower costs and ensuresenergyindependence.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
No precaution has been taken to safeguard the public interest orenergyindependence.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We do not have the same imperative need to invest inenergyindependenceas they have.
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Hansard archive
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This means that part of our prospects depends on secure supplies andenergyindependence.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
But let me say why we do not believe that a nuclear strategy is a strategy of independence, certainly not ofenergyindependence.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We are well aware of the problems that arise from a lack ofenergyindependence.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
The conclusion is that we must increase ourenergyindependence.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
More than ever we need better coherence in our energy policy, with a perspective of enhancingenergyindependence.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Suitable funding for energy link projects, ensuringenergyindependence, must also remain one of the priorities of the 2011 budget.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
It will contribute towards our steps to combat global warming and towards ourenergyindependence.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
At the same time, this tax will allow us to pay our climate-related debt to posterity by helping to fundenergyindependencefrom coal.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
It is a blessing obviously because of the wealth it has given us, theenergyindependenceit has given us.
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Hansard archive
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We are fortunate enough to be able confidently to forecastenergyindependencewithin a couple of years now: 1980 is the date usually used.
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Hansard archive
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Energyindependenceis therefore very important.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Is it worth pointing out here the serious economic and social consequences that a moratorium would have, not to mention how it might jeopardise ourenergyindependence?
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We must do all we can to pursue the policy undertaken to reduce waste and the storage of residual waste in order to ensure and maintain ourenergyindependence.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
He listed the themes of his campaign asenergyindependence, national security, and the economy.
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