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Indoor Marijuana Growing Accounts for Over 1% of all Electric Consumption in the U.S.

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In 2015, when vaping is out and Marley Natural Weed is in, the largely unrecognized and surging use of electricity associated with marijuana must be considered. Indoor marijuana growing operations accounted for over 1% of all electric consumption in the U.S.,

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Cannabis Cultivation has Growing Environmental Implications

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Anecdotally, last year in Boulder County, Colorado during the second quarter of 2015, a modest 5,000 square foot indoor cannabis facility was consuming over 29,000 kWh of electricity each month. A single family home in Colorado might be consuming about 630 kWh. liters of water per day in a 150 day growing season.

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California Leads In Electric Grid Modernization

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California ranks highest overall in efforts to modernize its electric grid, while Illinois, Texas, Maryland and Oregon round out the top five, according to the fourth Grid Modernization Index (GMI-4). Maryland and Oregon rank fourth and fifth respectively. PRNewsfoto/The GridWise Alliance).

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California, Illinois, Texas Lead The Charge Toward A Modernized Electric Grid

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California, Illinois, Texas Lead The Charge Toward A Modernized Electric Grid originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. For the third year in a row, California is the highest-ranked state when it comes to moving toward a modernized electric grid, according to the 3rd Annual Grid Modernization Index (GMI). GridWiseChart.

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Two Gigs and Counting

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At least one major corporate player believes the private sector should take the lead in the transition to a green energy power grid, and we’re pleased to report they are putting their money where their mouth is, bigtime. Google ponied up $200 million last month for the 161-megawatt Spinning Spur Wind Farm in Amarillo, TX. View full graphic ).

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BF Expands State Energy Rankings With Natural Gas, Lowest Emissions And Biofuels Leaders

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In this year’s State Rankings Report, Business Facilities expanded its established energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. Another 4,200 megawatts of photovoltaic-generated power is expected to come online by the end of this year.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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“I am encouraged that ACEEE continues to recognize the excellent work we are doing in the Commonwealth to advance energy efficiency through innovative programs such as the VASaves Green Communities Program and Energy Performance Contracting for public agencies,” said Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. and Kentucky.