the development of energy-intensive industries, generally making use of gas as anenergy input
While a computer doesn't use much energy while it's running, its short lifespan andthe large amounts of energy needed to construct it make it one of the more energy-intensiveappliances.
Examples of 'energy-intensive' in a sentence
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One worry is that it is too energy-intensive.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Putting shoes together is an energy-intensive process.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But production is energy-intensive and therefore carbon-intensive.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Extraction of tar sands oil is also hugely energy-intensive.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
For any energy-intensive business, from heavy industry to transport, the risk is now live.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Meat substitutes also tended to be highly processed and involved energy-intensive production methods.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Conserving water - most of which comes from energy-intensive desalination plants - is also a challenge.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
A good example here is baking potatoes, an energy-intensive business.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
So we've built energy-intensive industries, like pulp and paper and non-ferrous metal production.
Globe and Mail (2003)
A kettle is quite energy-intensive, so fill it only as full as you need.