New York Cannabis Growers Given One Year To Submit Mandatory Sustainability Plans
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has introduced a new initiative to ensure that cannabis cultivation in the state aligns with its environmental sustainability goals.
Beginning in September, the OCM will launch PowerScore, a free online tool designed to help cannabis cultivators track critical sustainability metrics such as electricity and water usage, as well as waste management. This tool is part of a broader effort to grow New York’s recreational marijuana industry in a way that supports the state’s ambitious green energy mandates.
After PowerScore comes online, licensed cultivators will have to submit an annual report and sustainability plan to OCM. The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2025, reported Spectrum News.
What Is PowerScore?
PowerScore is a benchmarking and reporting platform specified by the OCM as the approved tool for resource tracking. The platform will be free for licensed farmers and will help them streamline cultivation …