Illinois restricts cannabis electricity and water use

Illinois, the latest U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana, is tightening its laws on electricity and water usage for cannabis growers. A state law signed by Gov. Jay Pritzker places limits on the amount of water and electricity growers can use as well as setting requirements for water runoff and wastewater. The sustainability requirements of the new law are among the strictest in the country, according to Sam Milton, a consultant for Climate Resources Group, which helps businesses pur...