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Upgrading to energy-efficient lighting can be a game-changer for cannabis cultivators, but upfront costs often pose a significant challenge. This case study highlights how one Massachusetts grower leveraged incentives to transition from HPS to LED lighting, achieving substantial energy and cost savings. The Challenge A Tier 2 Massachusetts cannabis cultivator was operating five flowering rooms using 1000W HPS indoor horticultural lighting. They were eager to transition to energy-efficient LED lighting but faced significant financial barriers. Without substantial cost reductions, the upgrade was not feasible. Our Approach To address these challenges, the Climate Resources Group team: Assessed the project for eligibility under National Grid’s custom incentive program. Modeled multiple lighting options to identify the most cost-effective solution with optimal incentive value. Managed all aspects of the application process, ensuring a seamless…

Yani Cannabis faced the challenge of high upfront costs for state-of-the-art lighting in their Maine cultivation facility. To overcome this obstacle, they partnered with Climate Resources Group to help them take advantage of the Efficiency Maine program. Climate Resources Group's Enlighten Your Grow team handled the application process, calculated the project's energy savings, and coordinated the incentive payout. Yani Cannabis received an impressive $111,379 incentive check from Efficiency Maine, covering more than half of the equipment cost. With an estimated payback period of just over 1.5 years, the project is projected to save over 400,000 kWh of energy annually, equivalent to emissions from over 700,000 passenger vehicles. Download a copy of the case study below.