Christian Herrmann, Boulder County. In partnership with The Cannabis Conservancy*, Boulder County launched the Boulder County Carbon Conscious Certification (BCCCC) for licensed commercial cannabis cultivators. The certification recognizes cultivators who have exhibited a commitment towards saving energy and reducing their carbon footprint.
Indoor marijuana cultivation has a significant climate impact due to energy intensive lighting and cooling systems. It is estimated that indoor cannabis production accounts for 1.3% of Colorado’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Recognizing this challenge, Boulder County and local growers have been working to reduce the environmental impact of this fast growing industry.
Boulder County requires commercial cannabis cultivators to either offset their electricity use with local renewable energy or pay an energy surcharge. Fees collected from the surcharge are placed into the Boulder County Energy Impact Offset Fund (EIOF)*, which is used to support carbon reduction initiatives. Boulder County’s EIOF Steering Committee, in partnership with The Cannabis Conservancy, created this certification to support stewardship and accountability within the cannabis cultivation market.
“The BCCCC seal allows the consumer and others in the supply chain to know that they’re supporting a cultivator who is working towards carbon neutral cannabis production,” said Jacob Policzer, Co-founder and Director of Science…
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Christian Herrmann, Boulder County. In partnership with The Cannabis Conservancy*, Boulder County launched the Boulder County Carbon Conscious Certification (BCCCC) for licensed commercial cannabis cultivators. The certification recognizes cultivators who have exhibited a commitment towards saving energy and reducing their carbon footprint.
Indoor marijuana cultivation has a significant climate impact due to energy intensive lighting and cooling systems. It is estimated that indoor cannabis production accounts for 1.3% of Colorado’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Recognizing this challenge, Boulder County and local growers have been working to reduce the environmental impact of this fast growing industry.
Boulder County requires commercial cannabis cultivators to either offset their electricity use with local renewable energy or pay an energy surcharge. Fees collected from the surcharge are placed into the Boulder County Energy Impact Offset Fund (EIOF)*, which is used to support carbon reduction initiatives. Boulder County’s EIOF Steering Committee, in partnership with The Cannabis Conservancy, created this certification to support stewardship and accountability within the cannabis cultivation market.
“The BCCCC seal allows the consumer and others in the supply chain to know that they’re supporting a cultivator who is working towards carbon neutral cannabis production,” said Jacob Policzer, Co-founder and Director of Science…
