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September 11, 2014

Looking at pot's impact on the Northwest power grid

  • The 20-year regional power plan will include new and emerging uses, such as indoor marijuana, new data centers and e-vehicle charging.
    • By PHUONG LE
    Associated Press

    As more marijuana producers move their plants indoors over the next two decades, the grow operations in Washington state are expected to need as much electricity each year as what a small Northwest city consumes, according to an energy forecast by regional power planners.

    Demands on the Northwest electrical grid would grow further if Oregon voters pass a ballot initiative in November to legalize recreational pot use, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council said.


     
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