Indopedia All Things Marijuana
Since Prop 64 was passed last November, California has anxiously prepared for what will undoubtedly make it the central hub of the world’s cannabis industry. But while the Left Coast braces itself for the explosive market that recreational legalization is predicted to create, regulators and utility companies are concerned about how cultivation will impact the state’s energy supply.
Back in February, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) hosted a workshop to study the potential effects of large-scale cannabis cultivation on the state’s power grid. The event included a panel of utility representatives, cannabis growers, and state regulators, all working together to ensure that marijuana cultivation will be as energy efficient as possible.
Last Thursday, the CPUC released a report entitled called “Energy Impacts of Cannabis Cultivation,” a study focusing on the impact that both indoor and outdoor grow operations have on energy and water supplies. According to the report, indoor cultivation will likely use more energy, but could also provide more efficient water usage.
Thanks to the strict land-use policies that Prop 64 allows local governments to…
