NY S01751

Requires all cannabis grower license applicants to submit an energy efficiency plan detailing expected electricity, gas, water usage, waste management approach, and compliance measures.

Limits lighting power density to an average of 36 watts per gross square foot, or requires all lighting equipment to meet a minimum photosynthetic photon efficacy of 2.2 micromoles per joule and be on the Design Lights Consortium's Qualified Products List.

Mandates use of high-efficiency ductless split HVAC units for operations under 6,000 square feet and variable refrigerant flow HVAC units for operations of 6,000 square feet or greater.

Requires automated watering systems for cannabis irrigation and mandates that growers maintain less than 20 percent average water runoff across all watering events.

Mandates capture and reuse of HVAC condensate, dehumidification water, and excess watering runoff to minimize wastewater during cultivation.