Press Release

RII Commends Illinois Governor and Lawmakers for Setting Environmental Standards  Rules written into the laws legalizing adult-use cannabis in Illinois and Massachusetts create a model for other states to address cultivation-related energy and carbon impacts Springfield, Ill. (August 26, 2019)—The legalization of adult-use cannabis in Illinois brings with it a set of new environmental rules…

Resource Efficiency Vital for Cannabis Grow Organization to be Profitable; Data Aggregation Tools like PowerScore to Support Growers   Portland, Ore. (June 3, 2019)—In today’s increasingly competitive cannabis industry, efficiency—including energy, water and waste—is no longer a luxury. It’s increasingly becoming a requirement. And you can’t improve what you don’t measure. Now Resource Innovation Institute…

With Nearly Two Decades of Cultivation Experience and Expertise, Munk will Work to Improve the Cannabis Industry’s Resource Efficiency   PORTLAND, Ore.—July 31, 2018—Resource Innovation Institute (RII), a non-profit organization establishing cannabis industry standards and incentives that drive conservation, has named Josh Munk as Cultivation Advisor. Munk has experience in a wide range of environments…

The Ordinance Establishes Regulations for Various Cannabis Uses Within the City, Including the Energy Use Assessment Required for Indoor Cultivation   GOLETA, Calif. — July 19, 2018—As California cities and towns ready their application processes and regulations for the state’s recreational marijuana cultivation licenses, Resource Innovation Institute (RII) applauds the City of Goleta for including a…

With Data on Energy Consumption, the Non-profit Organization Will Be Able to Provide Guidelines to Reduce the Cannabis Industry’s Carbon Footprint   DENVER—MAY 22, 2018 - As more legal marijuana markets open across the United States, communities and the power utilities that serve them are grappling with the impact of increased energy consumption. One organization is…

As the Bay State Prepares to launch its Adult-use Program, Regulators Integrate Stakeholder Input into Clarifying Guidelines on Implementation of the Country’s Toughest Energy Regulation for Cultivators   BOSTON—May 4, 2018—As Boston-area cities and towns ready their application processes and regulations for the state’s recreational marijuana licenses, Resource Innovation Institute commends the Massachusetts Cannabis Control…