diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/binary_devices/algae_generator_vr.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/binary_devices/algae_generator_vr.dm
index 4e126025bc..1c308a0e0b 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/binary_devices/algae_generator_vr.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/binary_devices/algae_generator_vr.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
 	power_channel = EQUIP
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = USE_POWER_IDLE
 	idle_power_usage = 100		// Minimal lights to keep algae alive
 	active_power_usage = 5000	// Powerful grow lights to stimulate oxygen production
 	//power_rating = 7500			//7500 W ~ 10 HP
@@ -57,10 +57,10 @@
 	..()
 	recent_moles_transferred = 0
 
-	if(inoperable() || use_power < 2)
+	if(inoperable() || use_power < USE_POWER_ACTIVE)
 		ui_error = null
 		update_icon()
-		if(use_power == 1)
+		if(use_power == USE_POWER_IDLE)
 			last_power_draw = idle_power_usage
 		else
 			last_power_draw = 0
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 	update_icon()
 
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/binary/algae_farm/update_icon()
-	if(inoperable() || !anchored || use_power < 2)
+	if(inoperable() || !anchored || use_power < USE_POWER_ACTIVE)
 		icon_state = "algae-off"
 	else if(recent_moles_transferred >= moles_per_tick)
 		icon_state = "algae-full"
@@ -214,13 +214,13 @@
 
 	// Queue management can be done even while busy
 	if(href_list["activate"])
-		update_use_power(2)
+		update_use_power(USE_POWER_ACTIVE)
 		update_icon()
 		updateUsrDialog()
 		return
 
 	if(href_list["deactivate"])
-		update_use_power(1)
+		update_use_power(USE_POWER_IDLE)
 		update_icon()
 		updateUsrDialog()
 		return
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/airconditioner_vr.dm b/code/game/machinery/airconditioner_vr.dm
index 0d4f3b550f..90916c82ca 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/airconditioner_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/airconditioner_vr.dm
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 0
 
-	use_power = 0 //is powered directly from cables
+	use_power = USE_POWER_OFF //is powered directly from cables
 	active_power_usage = 150 KILOWATTS  //BIG POWER
 	idle_power_usage = 500
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/pump_vr.dm b/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/pump_vr.dm
index 79e6610279..ce1376503a 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/pump_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/pump_vr.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	volume = 500000
 
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = USE_POWER_IDLE
 	idle_power_usage = 50		//internal circuitry, friction losses and stuff
 	active_power_usage = 1000	// Blowers running
 	power_rating = 100000	//100 kW ~ 135 HP
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/bomb_tester_vr.dm b/code/game/machinery/bomb_tester_vr.dm
index 3e5d4eb5d0..fb5b2819c0 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/bomb_tester_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/bomb_tester_vr.dm
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/bomb_tester/proc/start_simulating()
 	simulating = 1
-	update_use_power(2)
+	update_use_power(USE_POWER_ACTIVE)
 	simulation_started = world.time
 	update_icon()
 	switch(sim_mode)
@@ -352,7 +352,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/bomb_tester/proc/simulation_finish(cancelled = 0)
 	simulating = 0
-	update_use_power(1)
+	update_use_power(USE_POWER_IDLE)
 	update_icon()
 	if(test_canister && test_canister.anchored && !test_canister.connected_port)
 		test_canister.anchored = 0
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doorbell_vr.dm b/code/game/machinery/doorbell_vr.dm
index 72bd5b7300..9df92aa209 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doorbell_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doorbell_vr.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	desc = "Small wall-mounted chime triggered by a doorbell"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/machines/doorbell_vr.dmi'
 	icon_state = "dbchime-standby"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = USE_POWER_IDLE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 200
 	anchored = 1
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
 	desc = "A doorbell, press to chime."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/machines/doorbell_vr.dmi'
 	icon_state = "doorbell-standby"
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = USE_POWER_OFF
 
 /obj/machinery/button/doorbell/New(var/loc, var/dir, var/building = 0)
 	..()
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/partslathe_vr.dm b/code/game/machinery/partslathe_vr.dm
index ce4fa5b86c..7763e28f1a 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/partslathe_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/partslathe_vr.dm
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 	circuit = /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/partslathe
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = USE_POWER_IDLE
 	idle_power_usage = 30
 	active_power_usage = 5000
 
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@
 	var/datum/category_item/partslathe/D = queue[1]
 	if(canBuild(D))
 		busy = 1
-		update_use_power(2)
+		update_use_power(USE_POWER_ACTIVE)
 		progress += speed
 		if(progress >= D.time)
 			build(D)
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@
 	else if(busy)
 		visible_message("<span class='notice'>\icon [src] flashes: insufficient materials: [getLackingMaterials(D)].</span>")
 		busy = 0
-		update_use_power(1)
+		update_use_power(USE_POWER_IDLE)
 		update_icon()
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/machines/chime.ogg', 50, 0)
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm b/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
index 0d8e9603b6..1312c0cc3b 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
@@ -140,11 +140,11 @@
 			var/obj/item/ammo_casing/microbattery/batt = charging
 			if(batt.shots_left >= initial(batt.shots_left))
 				icon_state = icon_state_charged
-				update_use_power(1)
+				update_use_power(USE_POWER_IDLE)
 			else
 				icon_state = icon_state_charging
 				batt.shots_left++
-				update_use_power(2)
+				update_use_power(USE_POWER_ACTIVE)
 			return
 		//VOREStation Add End
 
diff --git a/code/modules/rogueminer_vr/zone_console.dm b/code/modules/rogueminer_vr/zone_console.dm
index f70031b197..be367629ca 100644
--- a/code/modules/rogueminer_vr/zone_console.dm
+++ b/code/modules/rogueminer_vr/zone_console.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	icon_keyboard = "tech_key"
 	icon_screen = "request"
 	light_color = "#315ab4"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = USE_POWER_IDLE
 	idle_power_usage = 250
 	active_power_usage = 500
 	circuit = /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/roguezones
diff --git a/code/modules/telesci/quantum_pad.dm b/code/modules/telesci/quantum_pad.dm
index c2a61b833b..91b5c19dc2 100644
--- a/code/modules/telesci/quantum_pad.dm
+++ b/code/modules/telesci/quantum_pad.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/telescience.dmi'
 	icon_state = "qpad-idle"
 	anchored = TRUE
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = USE_POWER_IDLE
 	idle_power_usage = 200
 	active_power_usage = 5000
 	circuit = /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/quantumpad
diff --git a/code/modules/telesci/telepad.dm b/code/modules/telesci/telepad.dm
index e3f1c91157..a5ee8cbd93 100644
--- a/code/modules/telesci/telepad.dm
+++ b/code/modules/telesci/telepad.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/telescience.dmi'
 	icon_state = "pad-idle"
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = USE_POWER_IDLE
 	circuit = /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/telesci_pad
 	idle_power_usage = 200
 	active_power_usage = 5000
diff --git a/code/modules/vore/weight/fitness_machines_vr.dm b/code/modules/vore/weight/fitness_machines_vr.dm
index 82d2b9910b..733cb2faca 100644
--- a/code/modules/vore/weight/fitness_machines_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vore/weight/fitness_machines_vr.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 	desc = "A utility often used to lose weight."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/machines/fitness_machines_vr.dmi'
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = USE_POWER_OFF
 	idle_power_usage = 0
 	active_power_usage = 0
 	var/messages
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
 	icon_state = "scale"
 	desc = "A scale used to measure ones weight relative to their size and species."
 	anchored = 1 // Set to 0 when we can construct or dismantle these.
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = USE_POWER_OFF
 	idle_power_usage = 0
 	active_power_usage = 0
 
diff --git a/maps/tether/tether_things.dm b/maps/tether/tether_things.dm
index 195c84d81f..af5e75f0e0 100644
--- a/maps/tether/tether_things.dm
+++ b/maps/tether/tether_things.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 	music = list('sound/music/elevator.ogg')  // Woo elevator music!
 
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/positive
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = USE_POWER_IDLE
 	icon_state = "map_vent_out"
 	external_pressure_bound = ONE_ATMOSPHERE * 1.1