โ™ป๏ธap environmental science review

Non-renewable energy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Non-renewable energy refers to energy sources that cannot be replenished or regenerated within a human lifespan. These are finite resources that will eventually run out.

AP course connection

Topic 6.2: 6.2 Global Energy Consumption

Unit 6

"Non-renewable energy" also found in:

Subjects (1)

2,589 studying โ†’