The usable amount of high-quality energy available from a given amount of a resource is its net energy.

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Net energy refers to the amount of energy that is available for use after the energy required for extraction, refining, or processing of the resource is subtracted from the total amount of energy contained in the resource. Essentially, it is the energy that is left over for practical use. Therefore, the statement is true.

The Usable Amount of High-Quality Energy Available from a Given