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Craft First, A Discussion on Cannabis Cultivation Lighting and Energy Use
Episode 3, March 20, 2022
Join us Sunday, March 20, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM EST, to hear from Vermont professionals and experts on cultivation lighting for a conversation on different brands, technology and trends, implementation, planning and strategy, along with any rebates and assistance available to locals in the state through Efficiency Vermont and Green Mountain Power. Bring your questions! There will be a moderated QA after the discussion.
This event is now over. Watch the full episode below.
Episode Panel
Lisa Coven
Lisa is a Program Manager at Efficiency Vermont, helping our state transition to a more affordable and cleaner future. Efficiency Vermont works with partners throughout the state to save customers money, strengthen our state’s economy, and lower carbon emissions. Visit the Efficiency Vermont website →
Kendall Smith
Kendall is the Co-Owner of White River Growpro, a full service grow store, specializing in cultivation, harvest, and processing equipment for growers of all sizes. Whether you’re growing indoors or out, in organic living soil or with a hydroponic system, on a home grow or commercial scale, White River Growpro has the products you need to achieve the best results. Visit the White River Growpro website →
Nick Mattei
Nick is an HVAC professional and owner of Forbins Finest, a local Vermont company that consciously cultivates cannabis utilizing renewable inputs and environmentally responsible practices. Nick has spent many years immersed in cannabis and hemp cultivation and is dedicated to bringing legitimacy to the Vermont cannabis industry. Visit the Forbins Finest website →
Freeman Corey
Freeman is on the Energy Innovation team at Green Mountain Power (GMP), assisting business customers regarding energy consumption, electric rates, efficiency, load control, peak control, incentives, and opportunities for carbon reduction thru electrification in areas such building heating, business process, transportation, or any application that may arise with the various business within the GMP service territory. GMP is the first utility in the world to earn B Corp certification, meeting rigorous social, environmental and accountability standards for customers. Visit the Green Mountain Power website →
What is Craft First?
Craft First is an online discussion series on cannabis in Vermont, with local business leaders, farmers, product makers, breeders, hash makers, policymakers, and more. Craft First events are live-streamed on Zoom for free to the public and often include a Q&A session after the discussion. We hope to hold these discussions fairly regularly, with topics ranging from policy and public affairs issues to agriculture, business, skill-sharing, and more. If you wish to participate as a panelist in a Craft First event, or have an idea for a future episode, send us an email.