Regulatory Trend. Energy Use and Pot Growing

State: Mssachusetts

How did the limits on eneergy use for pot growers arise? A recommendation of the Cannabis Control Commission’s Energy Working Group

How much energy does an indoor pot growing facility use? 8 to 10 more than office space

Some say 3% of all California’s energy use is dedicated to pot growing

What limits are placed on MA pot growers?

•  36 watts of power per square foot of canopy for growing over 10,000 square feet of pot
• 50 watts for smaller facilities

is there a loophole? yes, pot growers who use renewable power

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