All cultivation and microbusiness licensees authorized to engage in cannabis cultivation are required to report total electricity use for each power source used to the DCC upon license renewal.

Renewable energy requirements

Beginning January 1, 2023, DCC cultivation and microbusiness licensees authorized to engage in indoor, tier 2 mixed-light cultivation, or nursery using indoor or tier 2 mixed-light techniques, are required to report total electricity for each power source used to the DCC upon license renewal and comply with the renewable energy requirements.

Examples of electrical equipment and devices typically used in these types of commercial cannabis cultivation operations include: grow lights, supplemental lighting, HVAC systems, dehumidifiers, fans, security cameras, and electrical pumps. Power sources that are typically used to supply power to these commercial cannabis cultivation operations, may include: 

• Utility providers 
• Zero net energy renewable sources (such as solar and wind)  
• All other electricity sources (such as generators and fuel cells) 

Please be aware that there may be other local rules, state laws or regulations that govern electricity use that licensees may be required to comply with as part of their day-to-day operations. 

How to submit your reporting requirements   

Cultivation, nursery, and processor licenses  

Submit electricity usage information, such as the Electricity Reporting Worksheet, via a Science Amendment prior to the license expiration date.  

Microbusiness licenses with cultivation activities 

Email the electricity usage information, such as the Electricity Reporting Worksheet, to the Environmental Evaluation Office at environmentalreview@cannabis.ca.gov prior to the license expiration date.  

Reporting resources and guidance