I read somewhere that 1% of the electricity in the country is now used to grow cannabis? It seems a lot of these big commercial operations suck up a tremendous amount of juice what with all those rows and rows of high powered lights , dehumidifiers , etc,etc now a homegrower like me who’s only growing a small number of plants, I notice my bill generally goes up an extra 50-60 dollars a month which isn’t terrible. And I get more enjoyment out of the growing process these days then the actual smoking! Plus I have family members who are going through chemo right now and I know they sure do appreciate my work! So it’s worth it to me . I feel like I’m doing a good thing , helping someone relieve a bit of suffering. In my state it is technically illegal right now for us to grow outside. I suppose you could do it in a greenhouse with a door that locks and that would be ok. I think maybe they should re-think this just for the reason of saving electricity! The sun doesn’t cost any extra money and it’s better! I’m not growing a shit ton of plants that would blow up the neighborhood. I have great neighbors who don’t have a problem with it , but I also treat them with respect . Keep my activity to just enough for me and my family. If I had 50 plants back here gassing out the whole neighborhood, they might feel different about it. I just wish I could give it a shot outdoors! Seems a lot more environmentally friendly to me! And as far as these huge commercial grows that are springing up now with legalization happening, it’s not going to be long before the reefer madness whack a doos start waving environmental impact studies around ! They are the ones with the big footprints. But I guess it’s going to be a pay to play money grab industry in my state. They seem to have forgotten the reason for legalization was to help people right? But all anyone can see are dollars . It’s kind of a shame. Anyways, wish I could try to grow a few out in the veggie garden! Heck they might not even make it with our cold, wet falls we have here but it might be fun to try!