Colorado MJ And Beer Companies Will Partner To Boost Energy Efficiency, Governor Announces

The programs, which are being launched in partnership with the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado Energy Office, are designed to promote sustainability in the cannabis and alcohol markets through innovative carbon dioxide recapturing practices and collaboration with energy utility companies.

CDPHE’s Carbon Dioxide Reuse Pilot Project involves capturing carbon dioxide emitted during the beer brewing process and using that resource in marijuana cultivation, stimulating plant growth.

Private beer and cannabis companies Denver Beer Co., The Clinic and Earthly Labs will team up with state government agencies for the experimental program. Denver Beer Co. said it believes it will be able to capture about 100,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per year with the technology.

“We are committed to taking the necessary steps to improve our air quality and reduce harmful emissions,” Gov. Jared Polis (D) said in a press release. “These pilot programs combine a few of the things that Colorado is known for: environmental responsibility, craft beer, and cannabis. I applaud our state agencies and private partners for working together on these innovative programs to help protect the Colorado way of life.”
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