potential energy
noun
: the energy that a piece of matter has because of its position or nature or because of the arrangement of parts
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As companies anticipate potential energy shortages or blackouts, nuclear energy and other advanced solutions are emerging as strategies to keep operations running smoothly.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is exploring nuclear power as a potential energy source for its artificial intelligence projects, aiming to bring reactors online by the early 2030s.
—Emma Withrow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
And because high humidity makes temperatures feel warmer, a humidifier could bring potential energy savings by lowering thermostat settings.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
The warmer the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico get, the more potential energy goes into storms.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is exploring nuclear power as a potential energy source for its artificial intelligence projects, aiming to bring reactors online by the early 2030s.
—Emma Withrow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
And because high humidity makes temperatures feel warmer, a humidifier could bring potential energy savings by lowering thermostat settings.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
The warmer the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico get, the more potential energy goes into storms.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Potential energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potential%20energy. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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