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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…