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Boulder County Carbon Conscious Certification By Jacob Policzer The Cannabis Conservancy Jacob@cannabisconservancy.com 954-254-6535

The Cannabis Conservancy

Certification Goal: Carbon Neutral Cannabis Cultivation Energy Consumption Reducing Energy Use Carbon Increasing Yields Offsets

Certification Benefits Reduce Energy Usage Marketplace Benefits  Cultivation Level  Boulder Products Market Premium  Framework for Energy Efficiency  Top Shelf Status  Reason for Implementation  Premium Price  Compliance Support  Consumer Niches, Loyalty  State & National Level  Local Industry Relations  Consumer & Public Awareness  Engagement, Pride  Industry Recognition  Knowledge Sharing, Coop-etition

Other Benefit FREE for Two Years!!!!!

Reducing Energy Usage By Annually Increasing Stringency • Benchmarking • Recordkeeping Year 1 • Internal Energy Policies, Trainings • Targeted Goalsetting Year 2 • Quantifiable Reductions • Based on efficiency, usage, offsets Year 3

Certification Process Apply – In-person Meeting Audit - Certification Self Assessment Corrective Action Assessment Report

Certification Timeline Certifications Application Awarded Logo Design Submission Open January 1st March 31st January 31st Final Standards Information January 15th Meeting February

Scope of Standards – Potential Elements Policy & Implementation Energy Management  Energy Conservation  Annual Energy Audit  Energy Use (SOPs)  Equipment Policies and Procedures  Training Program  Automation Energy Metrics and Benchmarks  Maintenance Equipment Systems  Total Consumption  Production Efficiency  Temperature and Humidity Systems Infrastructure  Lighting Systems  Air Circulation  Building Envelope Additional Factors  Insulation  Fuel Consumption Behavior  Alternative Energy  Carbon Offset

Year 1 - Requirements From Cultivation From Audit Report  Company Energy Policy  Energy Use Breakdown  Lighting, HVAC, Climate Control  Recordkeeping System Plan  Energy Productivity Metrics  Current Energy Efficiency Measures  Facility Maintenance Plan  Energy Reduction Guidance

Free Online Tracking Tool

Grower Compliance Guide

Reaching Compliance  Attend In-person Certification Meeting  Learn Standards  Receive Compliance Guide  Sign Audit Report Permission Form  Submit  Relevant Documentation  Policies and Plans  Become Certified  Logo Use Guidance  Initial Marketing Collateral

Thank You! Jacob Policzer Director of Science and Strategy Jacob@cannabisconservancy.com 954-254-6535