- In terms of energy consumption per unit, roughly 1.2 kilowatt hours (kwH) of energy is required to produce 1 gram of cannabis, versus 0.2 KwH to produce 1 (12-oz.) bottle of beer.
- At those rates, the energy required to produce 1 gram of cannabis is equal to that required for a six-pack of beer.
In 2017, 11.6 billion six-packs of beer were sold in the U.S., versus an estimated 7.33 billion grams of cannabis.
- In 2018, total grams of cannabis sold in the U.S. are projected to reach 7,710,286,220 (an increase of 5.2% from 2017).
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Partnering with Scale Microgrid Solutions and Resource Innovation Institute, New Frontier Data is proud to present the Cannabis Energy Report.
This report covers:
- Forecasts of legal and illicit cultivation output from 2017 – 2022, for indoor, greenhouse and outdoor cultivators, by state
- Energy consumption by grow type, nationally and by state
- The amount of electricity-generated Carbon Intensity associated with each type of cultivation facility
- Data and indicators that can serve as a basis for comparison for operational efficiencies and can highlight industry best practices
- An examination of areas and opportunities to drive energy efficiencies, lower costs and reduce environmental impact
- Recommendations for Governments, Utilities and Industry decision makers (investors and operators)
- And much, much more...
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Q: Which countries in Europe have the most progressive laws for legalization?
The most progressive cannabis laws in Europe are found in Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. While the adult use of cannabis remains illegal in those countries, the acceptance of social use (reflected in the advancement of cannabis-related legislation and low levels of police enforcement) is more tolerant than in other European countries. In Spain, personal possession and use in private spaces have been decriminalized... Read our full answer here
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Ask Our Experts is a new weekly interactive feature in the CannaBit.
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By J. J. McCoy, Senior Managing Editor, New Frontier Data
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Cannabis industry stakeholders, much like other stakeholders operating in agricultural and livestock commodities, place a great deal of emphasis on energy consumption and carbon-emissions levels. Whether framed by cultivators and producers as economic fixed costs, ongoing governmental policy, or the industry’s environmental legacy, the continuing challenges and consequences of large-scale harvesting are matters of perennial urgency...
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CannaCal: Your Global Cannabis Event Calendar
- Organize your 2018 and 2019 cannabis conference calendar now!
- Each event linked directly to the event website for full details or to register.
- Search for events by keyword to quickly find what you need.
- Filter events by category, organizer, region, and state to find events in your area or events that fit your interests/role in the industry.
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Many believe that cannabis stocks are experiencing a “bubble,” meaning that market valuations are unjustified, unrealistic and based on investor hype as opposed to typical fundamental markers such as revenues, assets and profit.
Read the full article here >
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New California pot law aims to help people the War on Drugs hurt most
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Poll: Michigan backs legalizing recreational marijuana, easier voting
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No, the DEA Did Not Reschedule The CBD Compound
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When moms use marijuana, kids try it at a young age: Study
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