(This story is part of the cover package in the July-August issue of MJBizMagazine.)

For decades, cannabis cultivators honed their craft in secret, often in small spaces that were designed primarily to operate without being detected by police or government authorities rather than being optimized for energy efficiency or sustainability.

As states transitioned to regulated markets, those legacy practices persisted.

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Newly licensed growers outfitted facilities with less expensive lighting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to get up and running quickly.

Those lower upfront expenses often came with longer-term costs to financial and environmental sustainability.

But with increased state regulation and growers no longer feeling compelled to grow in secret, the clandestine approach to marijuana cultivation facility design and operations has receded, Brian Anderson,

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