diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/binary_devices/binary_atmos_base.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/binary_devices/binary_atmos_base.dm
index c11a0421bda..5b09cc250c5 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/binary_devices/binary_atmos_base.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/binary_devices/binary_atmos_base.dm
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/binary
 	dir = SOUTH
 	initialize_directions = SOUTH|NORTH
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 	var/datum/gas_mixture/air1
 	var/datum/gas_mixture/air2
@@ -150,4 +150,4 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/binary/process_atmos()
 	..()
-	return parent1 && parent2
\ No newline at end of file
+	return parent1 && parent2
diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/omni_devices/omni_base.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/omni_devices/omni_base.dm
index 0eed9729f87..a3903f278fb 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/omni_devices/omni_base.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/omni_devices/omni_base.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	name = "omni device"
 	icon = 'icons/atmos/omni_devices.dmi'
 	icon_state = "base"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	initialize_directions = 0
 
 	can_unwrench = 1
@@ -299,4 +299,4 @@
 	for(var/datum/omni_port/port in ports)
 		if(!port.parent)
 			return 0
-	return 1
\ No newline at end of file
+	return 1
diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/trinary_devices/trinary_base.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/trinary_devices/trinary_base.dm
index e750256b0df..c0787a95612 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/trinary_devices/trinary_base.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/trinary_devices/trinary_base.dm
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/trinary
 	dir = SOUTH
 	initialize_directions = SOUTH|NORTH|WEST
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 	var/on = 0
 
@@ -209,4 +209,4 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/trinary/process_atmos()
 	..()
-	return parent1 && parent2 && parent3
\ No newline at end of file
+	return parent1 && parent2 && parent3
diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/cold_sink.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/cold_sink.dm
index 39441f8ed87..51415223de2 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/cold_sink.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/cold_sink.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/atmospherics/cold_sink.dmi'
 	icon_state = "on_cool"
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 	name = "cold sink"
 	desc = "Cools gas when connected to pipe network"
@@ -39,4 +39,4 @@
 
 	if(abs(old_temperature-air_contents.temperature) > 1)
 		parent.update = 1
-	return 1
\ No newline at end of file
+	return 1
diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/heat_source.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/heat_source.dm
index 2b0cbc14277..31eb7305ded 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/heat_source.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/heat_source.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/atmospherics/cold_sink.dmi'
 	icon_state = "intact_off"
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 	name = "heat reservoir"
 	desc = "Heats gas when connected to pipe network"
@@ -38,4 +38,4 @@
 
 	if(abs(old_temperature-air_contents.temperature) > 1)
 		parent.update = 1
-	return 1
\ No newline at end of file
+	return 1
diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/outlet_injector.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/outlet_injector.dm
index fe5b6a0a445..345afd9921e 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/outlet_injector.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/outlet_injector.dm
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/outlet_injector
 	icon = 'icons/atmos/injector.dmi'
 	icon_state = "map_injector"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	layer = 3
 
 	can_unwrench = 1
diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm
index 99eeb1883ea..1f2670371f8 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 
 	name = "air vent"
 	desc = "Has a valve and pump attached to it"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 	can_unwrench = 1
 	var/open = 0
diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/vent_scrubber.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/vent_scrubber.dm
index 11b1fc0f920..8b5c4b2afb2 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/vent_scrubber.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary_devices/vent_scrubber.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	name = "air scrubber"
 	desc = "Has a valve and pump attached to it"
 
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 60
 
diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/pipes/pipe.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/pipes/pipe.dm
index 48c482ac906..4cd51e66b67 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/pipes/pipe.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/pipes/pipe.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	var/volume = 0
 	force = 20
 	layer = 2.4 //under wires with their 2.44
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	can_unwrench = 1
 	var/alert_pressure = 80*ONE_ATMOSPHERE //minimum pressure before check_pressure(...) should be called
 
diff --git a/code/game/dna/dna_modifier.dm b/code/game/dna/dna_modifier.dm
index 54e56da5a64..c206cc7aab8 100644
--- a/code/game/dna/dna_modifier.dm
+++ b/code/game/dna/dna_modifier.dm
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
 	icon_state = "scanner_open"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 50
 	active_power_usage = 300
 	interact_offline = 1
@@ -359,7 +359,7 @@
 	var/obj/item/disk/data/disk = null
 	var/selected_menu_key = null
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 400
 	var/waiting_for_user_input=0 // Fix for #274 (Mash create block injector without answering dialog to make unlimited injectors) - N3X
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclearbomb.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclearbomb.dm
index 6b78a31dac0..54b9ecc3fc5 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclearbomb.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclearbomb.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ var/bomb_set
 	var/removal_stage = 0 // 0 is no removal, 1 is covers removed, 2 is covers open, 3 is sealant open, 4 is unwrenched, 5 is removed from bolts.
 	var/lastentered
 	var/is_syndicate = 0
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	unacidable = 1
 	var/previous_level = ""
 	var/datum/wires/nuclearbomb/wires = null
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/Beacon.dm b/code/game/machinery/Beacon.dm
index 79fd53e5083..f1171177c42 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/Beacon.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/Beacon.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	level = 1		// underfloor
 	layer = 2.5
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 0
 	var/syndicate = 0
 	var/area_bypass = FALSE
@@ -77,4 +77,4 @@
 /obj/machinery/bluespace_beacon/syndicate/Destroy()
 	if(mycomputer)
 		mycomputer.mybeacon = null
-	return ..()
\ No newline at end of file
+	return ..()
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/Freezer.dm b/code/game/machinery/Freezer.dm
index dc06a13e076..5fb11e932c2 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/Freezer.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/Freezer.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	density = 1
 	var/min_temperature = 0
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	current_heat_capacity = 1000
 	layer = 3
 	armor = list(melee = 0, bullet = 0, laser = 0, energy = 100, bomb = 0, bio = 100, rad = 100)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/OpTable.dm b/code/game/machinery/OpTable.dm
index 360d5cc5aff..49ab34601b5 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/OpTable.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/OpTable.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	icon_state = "table2-idle"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 1
 	active_power_usage = 5
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/victim = null
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm b/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm
index de32918c068..e9201838763 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/monitors.dmi'
 	icon_state = "alarm0"
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 4
 	active_power_usage = 8
 	power_channel = ENVIRON
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/canister.dm b/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/canister.dm
index 9ad575f74d7..78b94f969fd 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/canister.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/canister.dm
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ var/datum/canister_icons/canister_icon_container = new()
 	pressure_resistance = 7*ONE_ATMOSPHERE
 	var/temperature_resistance = 1000 + T0C
 	volume = 1000
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	interact_offline = 1
 	var/release_log = ""
 	var/busy = 0
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/meter.dm b/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/meter.dm
index 03fa12a1c26..d3d23e96bba 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/meter.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/meter.dm
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 	var/frequency = 0
 	var/id
 	var/id_tag
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 5
 	req_one_access_txt = "24;10"
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/portable_atmospherics.dm b/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/portable_atmospherics.dm
index 34088a6314c..dfecc3a4409 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/portable_atmospherics.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/portable_atmospherics.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics
 	name = "atmoalter"
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	armor = list(melee = 0, bullet = 0, laser = 0, energy = 100, bomb = 0, bio = 100, rad = 100)
 	var/datum/gas_mixture/air_contents = new
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm b/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm
index 81ee03c5ee8..a0e9ee978dd 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 	var/hack_wire
 	var/disable_wire
 	var/shock_wire
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 100
 	var/busy = 0
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/buttons.dm b/code/game/machinery/buttons.dm
index 5382c9ec429..a76bd387ac7 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/buttons.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/buttons.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	var/active = 0
 	settagwhitelist = list("id_tag", "logic_id_tag")
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 4
 	var/range = 7
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@
 	var/id = null
 	var/active = 0
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 4
 
@@ -201,4 +201,4 @@
 	sleep(50)
 
 	icon_state = "launcherbtt"
-	active = 0
\ No newline at end of file
+	active = 0
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm b/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm
index e555ee91ce8..07f22d8373e 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 	desc = "It's used to monitor rooms."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/monitors.dmi'
 	icon_state = "camera"
-	use_power = 2
+	use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 10
 	layer = WALL_OBJ_LAYER
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm b/code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm
index 6b728f2a20b..d85a89606ea 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/power.dmi'
 	icon_state = "ccharger0"
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 60
 	power_channel = EQUIP
@@ -123,4 +123,4 @@
 	use_power(200)		//this used to use CELLRATE, but CELLRATE is fucking awful. feel free to fix this properly!
 	charging.give(175)	//inefficiency.
 
-	updateicon()
\ No newline at end of file
+	updateicon()
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/HolodeckControl.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/HolodeckControl.dm
index cf34302f118..5d5e6bd9511 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/HolodeckControl.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/HolodeckControl.dm
@@ -515,7 +515,7 @@
 	var/eventstarted = 0
 
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 6
 	power_channel = ENVIRON
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/computer.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/computer.dm
index cfddc393875..9afe0113cc4 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/computer.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/computer.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon_state = "computer"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 300
 	active_power_usage = 300
 	var/obj/item/circuitboard/circuit = null //if circuit==null, computer can't disassembly
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/crew.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/crew.dm
index f3f4ec8fc3d..4efdcb69ee8 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/crew.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/crew.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 	desc = "Used to monitor active health sensors built into most of the crew's uniforms."
 	icon_keyboard = "med_key"
 	icon_screen = "crew"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 250
 	active_power_usage = 500
 	light_color = LIGHT_COLOR_DARKBLUE
@@ -33,4 +33,4 @@
 	crew_monitor.ui_interact(user, ui_key, ui, force_open)
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/crew/interact(mob/user)
-	crew_monitor.ui_interact(user)
\ No newline at end of file
+	crew_monitor.ui_interact(user)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/power.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/power.dm
index 08f7a45221d..2fa4e6f1177 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/power.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/power.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 	desc = "Used to monitor power levels across the station."
 	icon_screen = "power"
 	icon_keyboard = "power_key"
-	use_power = 2
+	use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 20
 	active_power_usage = 80
 	light_color = LIGHT_COLOR_ORANGE
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/constructable_frame.dm b/code/game/machinery/constructable_frame.dm
index 4c437be1146..f7582213239 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/constructable_frame.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/constructable_frame.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon_state = "box_0"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	var/obj/item/circuitboard/circuit = null
 	var/list/components = null
 	var/list/req_components = null
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/door_control.dm b/code/game/machinery/door_control.dm
index 00cddbb9c23..879773c3850 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/door_control.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/door_control.dm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	*/
 
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 4
 
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 		req_access = list()
 		req_one_access = list()
 		playsound(loc, "sparks", 100, 1)
-		
+
 /obj/machinery/door_control/attack_ghost(mob/user)
 	if(user.can_advanced_admin_interact())
 		return attack_hand(user)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/dye_generator.dm b/code/game/machinery/dye_generator.dm
index 52b11da599b..1519981dfc7 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/dye_generator.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/dye_generator.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon_state = "barbervend"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 40
 	var/dye_color = "#FFFFFF"
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/embedded_controller/embedded_controller_base.dm b/code/game/machinery/embedded_controller/embedded_controller_base.dm
index 889263da2f8..23ee6e19403 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/embedded_controller/embedded_controller_base.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/embedded_controller/embedded_controller_base.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	name = "Embedded Controller"
 	anchored = 1
 
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 
 	var/on = 1
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/firealarm.dm b/code/game/machinery/firealarm.dm
index a37764f90ba..9528b527d6e 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/firealarm.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/firealarm.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ FIRE ALARM
 	var/lockdownbyai = 0
 	anchored = 1.0
 	armor = list(melee = 0, bullet = 0, laser = 0, energy = 0, bomb = 0, bio = 100, rad = 100)
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 6
 	power_channel = ENVIRON
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ Just a object used in constructing fire alarms
 	var/timing = 0.0
 	var/lockdownbyai = 0
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 6
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/flasher.dm b/code/game/machinery/flasher.dm
index 7a13b0bf796..23eafe8874b 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/flasher.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/flasher.dm
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@
 	var/id = null
 	var/active = 0
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 4
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/gameboard.dm b/code/game/machinery/gameboard.dm
index 526a935cf90..ab93e69f36d 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/gameboard.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/gameboard.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	desc = "A holographic table allowing the crew to have fun(TM) on boring shifts! One player per board."
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	var/cooling_down = 0
 	light_color = LIGHT_COLOR_LIGHTBLUE
 
@@ -100,4 +100,4 @@
 	if(default_deconstruction_crowbar(I, ignore_panel = TRUE))
 		return
 	else
-		return ..()
\ No newline at end of file
+		return ..()
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/hologram.dm b/code/game/machinery/hologram.dm
index 492d2fe5c32..405182d8874 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/hologram.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/hologram.dm
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ var/list/holopads = list()
 	desc = "It's a floor-mounted device for projecting holographic images."
 	icon_state = "holopad0"
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 100
 	layer = TURF_LAYER+0.1 //Preventing mice and drones from sneaking under them.
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/holosign.dm b/code/game/machinery/holosign.dm
index 4958cdf60f6..713e29abf8a 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/holosign.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/holosign.dm
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 	var/id = null
 	var/active = 0
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 4
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/igniter.dm b/code/game/machinery/igniter.dm
index 22d1177c437..87ec7974711 100755
--- a/code/game/machinery/igniter.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/igniter.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	var/id = null
 	var/on = 1.0
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 4
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm b/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm
index fcf8de24ca5..6f080b8351b 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ Class Procs:
 	layer = BELOW_OBJ_LAYER
 	var/stat = 0
 	var/emagged = 0
-	var/use_power = 1
+	var/use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		//0 = dont run the auto
 		//1 = run auto, use idle
 		//2 = run auto, use active
@@ -210,9 +210,9 @@ Class Procs:
 /obj/machinery/proc/auto_use_power()
 	if(!powered(power_channel))
 		return 0
-	if(use_power == 1)
+	if(use_power == IDLE_POWER_USE)
 		use_power(idle_power_usage,power_channel, 1)
-	else if(use_power >= 2)
+	else if(use_power >= ACTIVE_POWER_USE)
 		use_power(active_power_usage,power_channel, 1)
 	return 1
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/magnet.dm b/code/game/machinery/magnet.dm
index 0ff8847a8d8..09774a6d600 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/magnet.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/magnet.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	level = 1		// underfloor
 	layer = 2.5
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 50
 
 	var/freq = 1449		// radio frequency
@@ -151,10 +151,10 @@
 
 		// Update power usage:
 		if(on)
-			use_power = 2
+			use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 			active_power_usage = electricity_level*15
 		else
-			use_power = 0
+			use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 
 
 		// Overload conditions:
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@
 	icon_state = "airlock_control_standby"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 45
 	var/frequency = 1449
 	var/code = 0
@@ -404,26 +404,3 @@
 				rpath += copytext(path, i, i+1) // else, add to list
 
 			// there doesn't HAVE to be separators but it makes paths syntatically visible
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diff --git a/code/game/machinery/mass_driver.dm b/code/game/machinery/mass_driver.dm
index 8021816cb40..8bc5976d638 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/mass_driver.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/mass_driver.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/objects.dmi'
 	icon_state = "mass_driver"
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 50
 
@@ -215,4 +215,4 @@
 		return
 
 	src.dir = turn(src.dir, -90)
-	return
\ No newline at end of file
+	return
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm b/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm
index 9d44ac09231..53e406cf433 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	icon_state = "turretCover"
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 0
-	use_power = 1				//this turret uses and requires power
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE				//this turret uses and requires power
 	idle_power_usage = 50		//when inactive, this turret takes up constant 50 Equipment power
 	active_power_usage = 300	//when active, this turret takes up constant 300 Equipment power
 	power_channel = EQUIP	//drains power from the EQUIPMENT channel
@@ -997,7 +997,7 @@ var/list/turret_icons
 	syndicate = 1
 	installation = null
 	always_up = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	has_cover = 0
 	raised = 1
 	scan_range = 9
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/quantum_pad.dm b/code/game/machinery/quantum_pad.dm
index fe46d2746c8..672402ac351 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/quantum_pad.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/quantum_pad.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/telescience.dmi'
 	icon_state = "qpad-idle"
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 200
 	active_power_usage = 5000
 	var/teleport_cooldown = 400 //30 seconds base due to base parts
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm b/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
index abc8d137679..8c061800020 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon_state = "recharger0"
 	desc = "A charging dock for energy based weaponry."
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 4
 	active_power_usage = 250
 	var/obj/item/charging = null
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 				return 1
 			G.forceMove(src)
 			charging = G
-			use_power = 2
+			use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 			update_icon()
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[src] isn't connected to anything!</span>")
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@
 		charging.forceMove(loc)
 		user.put_in_hands(charging)
 		charging = null
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		update_icon()
 
 /obj/machinery/recharger/attack_tk(mob/user)
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@
 		charging.update_icon()
 		charging.forceMove(loc)
 		charging = null
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		update_icon()
 
 /obj/machinery/recharger/process()
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm b/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm
index 6900e7b062e..7e3bafbdc39 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon_state = "borgcharger0"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 1000
 	var/mob/occupant = null
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@
 	occupant.forceMove(loc)
 	occupant = null
 	build_icon()
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	return
 
 /obj/machinery/recharge_station/proc/restock_modules()
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm b/code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm
index 009241149bf..b655635ba1a 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@
 		var/obj/structure/cable/attached		// the attached cable
 		var/storedpower = 0
 		flags = CONDUCT
-		use_power = 0
+		use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 
 /obj/machinery/shieldwallgen/proc/power()
 	if(!anchored)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/status_display.dm b/code/game/machinery/status_display.dm
index ebf3cfeadf9..94d0921b946 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/status_display.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/status_display.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	name = "status display"
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	var/mode = 1	// 0 = Blank
 					// 1 = Shuttle timer
@@ -280,4 +280,4 @@
 #undef FONT_COLOR
 #undef WARNING_FONT_COLOR
 #undef FONT_STYLE
-#undef SCROLL_SPEED
\ No newline at end of file
+#undef SCROLL_SPEED
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/broadcaster.dm b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/broadcaster.dm
index 64e387fb731..10451c758be 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/broadcaster.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/broadcaster.dm
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ var/message_delay = 0 // To make sure restarting the recentmessages list is kept
 	desc = "A dish-shaped machine used to broadcast processed subspace signals."
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 25
 	machinetype = 5
 	circuitboard = /obj/item/circuitboard/telecomms/broadcaster
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ var/message_delay = 0 // To make sure restarting the recentmessages list is kept
 	desc = "A compact machine used for portable subspace telecommuniations processing."
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 0
 	machinetype = 6
 	var/intercept = 0 // if nonzero, broadcasts all messages to syndicate channel
@@ -167,15 +167,15 @@ var/message_delay = 0 // To make sure restarting the recentmessages list is kept
 			old_type = SYNDICATE_RADIO_TYPE
 		if(new_freq == antag_freq)
 			new_type = SYNDICATE_RADIO_TYPE
-			
+
 	for(var/cent_freq in CENT_FREQS)
 		if(old_freq == cent_freq)
 			old_type = CENTCOMM_RADIO_TYPE
 		if(new_freq == cent_freq)
 			new_type = CENTCOMM_RADIO_TYPE
-			
+
 	return new_type > old_type
-	
+
 /**
 
 	Here is the big, bad function that broadcasts a message given the appropriate
@@ -246,11 +246,11 @@ var/message_delay = 0 // To make sure restarting the recentmessages list is kept
 
 	var/bad_connection = FALSE
 	var/datum/radio_frequency/new_connection = connection
-	
+
 	if(connection.frequency != display_freq)
 		bad_connection = Is_Bad_Connection(connection.frequency, display_freq)
 		new_connection = radio_controller.return_frequency(display_freq)
-	
+
 	var/list/obj/item/radio/radios = list()
 
 	// --- Broadcast only to intercom devices ---
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/presets.dm b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/presets.dm
index 8cf29f6b8db..0a12b637a39 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/presets.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/presets.dm
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
 	hide = 1
 	toggled = 1
 	//anchored = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	//idle_power_usage = 0
 	autolinkers = list("c_relay")
 
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/telecomms/hub/preset_cent
 	id = "CentComm Hub"
 	network = "tcommsat"
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	autolinkers = list("hub_cent", "c_relay", "s_relay", "m_relay", "r_relay", "e_relay",
 	 "centcomm", "receiverCent", "broadcasterCent")
 
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/telecomms/receiver/preset_cent
 	id = "CentComm Receiver"
 	network = "tcommsat"
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	autolinkers = list("receiverCent")
 	freq_listening = list(ERT_FREQ, DTH_FREQ)
 
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/telecomms/bus/preset_cent
 	id = "CentComm Bus"
 	network = "tcommsat"
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	freq_listening = list(ERT_FREQ, DTH_FREQ)
 	autolinkers = list("processorCent", "centcomm")
 
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/telecomms/processor/preset_cent
 	id = "CentComm Processor"
 	network = "tcommsat"
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	autolinkers = list("processorCent")
 
 //Servers
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/telecomms/server/presets/centcomm
 	id = "CentComm Server"
 	freq_listening = list(ERT_FREQ, DTH_FREQ)
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	autolinkers = list("centcomm")
 
 //Broadcasters
@@ -230,5 +230,5 @@
 /obj/machinery/telecomms/broadcaster/preset_cent
 	id = "CentComm Broadcaster"
 	network = "tcommsat"
-	use_power = 0
-	autolinkers = list("broadcasterCent")
\ No newline at end of file
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
+	autolinkers = list("broadcasterCent")
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/telecomunications.dm b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/telecomunications.dm
index 0b9b1449137..c74d5364919 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/telecomunications.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/telecomunications.dm
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ var/global/list/obj/machinery/telecomms/telecomms_list = list()
 	desc = "This machine has a dish-like shape and green lights. It is designed to detect and process subspace radio activity."
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 30
 	machinetype = 1
 	circuitboard = /obj/item/circuitboard/telecomms/receiver
@@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ var/global/list/obj/machinery/telecomms/telecomms_list = list()
 	desc = "A mighty piece of hardware used to send/receive massive amounts of data."
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 80
 	machinetype = 7
 	circuitboard = /obj/item/circuitboard/telecomms/hub
@@ -285,7 +285,7 @@ var/global/list/obj/machinery/telecomms/telecomms_list = list()
 	desc = "A mighty piece of hardware used to send massive amounts of data far away."
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 30
 	machinetype = 8
 	circuitboard = /obj/item/circuitboard/telecomms/relay
@@ -336,7 +336,7 @@ var/global/list/obj/machinery/telecomms/telecomms_list = list()
 	desc = "A mighty piece of hardware used to send massive amounts of data quickly."
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 50
 	machinetype = 2
 	circuitboard = /obj/item/circuitboard/telecomms/bus
@@ -388,7 +388,7 @@ var/global/list/obj/machinery/telecomms/telecomms_list = list()
 	desc = "This machine is used to process large quantities of information."
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 30
 	machinetype = 3
 	circuitboard = /obj/item/circuitboard/telecomms/processor
@@ -425,7 +425,7 @@ var/global/list/obj/machinery/telecomms/telecomms_list = list()
 	desc = "A machine used to store data and network statistics."
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 15
 	machinetype = 4
 	circuitboard = /obj/item/circuitboard/telecomms/server
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/teleporter.dm b/code/game/machinery/teleporter.dm
index 702d1eee8a2..53148d9de6d 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/teleporter.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/teleporter.dm
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@
 	desc = "It's the hub of a teleporting machine."
 	icon_state = "tele0"
 	var/accurate = 0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 2000
 	var/obj/machinery/teleport/station/power_station
@@ -389,7 +389,7 @@
 	desc = "A teleporter with the target pre-set on the circuit board."
 	icon_state = "tele0"
 	var/recalibrating = 0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 2000
 
@@ -466,7 +466,7 @@
 	desc = "The power control station for a bluespace teleporter."
 	icon_state = "controller"
 	var/engaged = 0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 2000
 	var/obj/machinery/computer/teleporter/teleporter_console
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/vending.dm b/code/game/machinery/vending.dm
index 823727d46ef..3b911bb25c2 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/vending.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/vending.dm
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 	var/icon_deny //Icon_state when denying access
 
 	// Power
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	var/vend_power_usage = 150
 
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm b/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm
index d0af747dc64..75a47d1c324 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	desc = "Nothing is being built."
 	density = TRUE
 	anchored = TRUE
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 20
 	active_power_usage = 5000
 	var/time_coeff = 1
@@ -151,10 +151,10 @@
 	GET_COMPONENT(materials, /datum/component/material_container)
 	materials.use_amount(res_coef)
 	overlays += "fab-active"
-	use_power = 2
+	use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 	updateUsrDialog()
 	sleep(get_construction_time_w_coeff(D))
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	overlays -= "fab-active"
 	desc = initial(desc)
 
@@ -464,4 +464,4 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/mecha_part_fabricator/robot
 	name = "Robotic Fabricator"
-	part_sets = list("Cyborg")
\ No newline at end of file
+	part_sets = list("Cyborg")
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
index 179615dada3..31bfadee7d7 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@
 	icon_state = "shower"
 	density = 0
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	var/on = 0
 	var/obj/effect/mist/mymist = null
 	var/ismist = 0				//needs a var so we can make it linger~
@@ -756,4 +756,3 @@
 		qdel(src)
 		if(prob(50))
 			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/cardboard(T)
-
diff --git a/code/modules/arcade/arcade_base.dm b/code/modules/arcade/arcade_base.dm
index 754841a9471..c3158e9ccba 100644
--- a/code/modules/arcade/arcade_base.dm
+++ b/code/modules/arcade/arcade_base.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	icon_state = "clawmachine_on"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 40
 	var/tokens = 0
 	var/freeplay = 0				//for debugging and admin kindness
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@
 		if(!customer_account)
 			to_chat(user, "Unable to access account: incorrect credentials.")
 			return 0
-	
+
 	return customer_account.charge(token_price, null, "Purchase of [name] credit", name, name)
 
 /obj/machinery/arcade/proc/start_play(mob/user as mob)
diff --git a/code/modules/arcade/prize_counter.dm b/code/modules/arcade/prize_counter.dm
index 4e2e4e9a0d7..d8666c36617 100644
--- a/code/modules/arcade/prize_counter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/arcade/prize_counter.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	icon_state = "prize_counter-on"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 40
 	var/tickets = 0
 
@@ -205,4 +205,4 @@ th.cost.toomuch {background:maroon;}
 		print_tickets()
 	else
 		new /obj/item/stack/tickets(get_turf(src), tickets)
-		tickets = 0
\ No newline at end of file
+		tickets = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/gateway.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/gateway.dm
index cfbcec7ae64..d6e72f1505c 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/gateway.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/gateway.dm
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ var/obj/machinery/gateway/centerstation/the_gateway = null
 /obj/machinery/gateway/centerstation
 	density = 1
 	icon_state = "offcenter"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 	//warping vars
 	var/list/linked = list()
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ var/obj/machinery/gateway/centerstation/the_gateway = null
 /obj/machinery/gateway/centeraway
 	density = 1
 	icon_state = "offcenter"
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	var/calibrated = 1
 	var/list/linked = list()	//a list of the connected gateway chunks
 	var/ready = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/challenge.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/challenge.dm
index 966ce6053f6..b0a092b7e7d 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/challenge.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/challenge.dm
@@ -28,10 +28,10 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
 
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 0
 	active_power_usage = 0
 
 	active = 1
 	locked = 1
-	state = 2
\ No newline at end of file
+	state = 2
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/wildwest.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/wildwest.dm
index b26bdba7d92..a4f3b3e0e6a 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/wildwest.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/wildwest.dm
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 
 	var/chargesa = 1
 	var/insistinga = 0
@@ -288,4 +288,4 @@
 		say("How could you betray the Syndicate?")
 		for(var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/syndicate/ranged/wildwest/W in living_mob_list)
 			W.on_alert = TRUE
-	..(gibbed)
\ No newline at end of file
+	..(gibbed)
diff --git a/code/modules/economy/ATM.dm b/code/modules/economy/ATM.dm
index 52494728155..e43797ef9dd 100644
--- a/code/modules/economy/ATM.dm
+++ b/code/modules/economy/ATM.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ log transactions
 	icon = 'icons/obj/terminals.dmi'
 	icon_state = "atm"
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	var/obj/machinery/computer/account_database/linked_db
 	var/datum/money_account/authenticated_account
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/cooker.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/cooker.dm
index 62aaf8440bf..802f8f08c54 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/cooker.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/cooker.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	layer = 2.9
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	var/on = 0
 	var/onicon = null
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/gibber.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/gibber.dm
index 1e3c5602a22..bd80823addd 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/gibber.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/gibber.dm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 	var/stealthmode = FALSE
 	var/list/victims = list()
 
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 500
 
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/icecream_vat.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/icecream_vat.dm
index a58ccc1bb2b..5d758193bae 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/icecream_vat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/icecream_vat.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	icon = 'icons/obj/cooking_machines.dmi'
 	icon_state = "icecream_vat"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 20
 	var/obj/item/reagent_containers/glass/beaker = null
 	var/useramount = 15	//Last used amount
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/juicer.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/juicer.dm
index ec806610601..a10f4e2fdae 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/juicer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/juicer.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	layer = 2.9
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 100
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/kitchen_machine.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/kitchen_machine.dm
index 93b6fdbe8c4..9de98749e42 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/kitchen_machine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/kitchen_machine.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	layer = 2.9
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 100
 	flags = OPENCONTAINER
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/monkeyrecycler.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/monkeyrecycler.dm
index 9dbcf35b848..8fe5d2cf4d8 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/monkeyrecycler.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/monkeyrecycler.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	layer = 2.9
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 50
 	var/grinded = 0
@@ -102,4 +102,4 @@
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The machine's display flashes that it has [grinded] monkey\s worth of material left.</span>")
 	else // I'm not sure if the \s macro works with a word in between; I'll play it safe
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The machine needs at least [required_grind] monkey\s worth of material to compress [cube_production] monkey\s. It only has [grinded].</span>")
-	return
\ No newline at end of file
+	return
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/oven.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/oven.dm
index cf27804d823..2827720c12e 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/oven.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/oven.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	layer = 2.9
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	var/candy = 0
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	var/on = FALSE	//Is it making food already?
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/processor.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/processor.dm
index ad4dcb5e4d8..19c866fae43 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/processor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/processor.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	var/broken = 0
 	var/processing = 0
 
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 50
 	var/rating_speed = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/smartfridge.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/smartfridge.dm
index e3ca42425db..3a905a658d0 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/smartfridge.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/smartfridge.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	layer = 2.9
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 100
 	var/max_n_of_items = 1500
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@
 	if(load(O, user))
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] has added \the [O] to \the [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You add \the [O] to \the [src].</span>")
 		SSnanoui.update_uis(src)
-			
+
 	else if(istype(O, /obj/item/storage/bag))
 		var/obj/item/storage/bag/P = O
 		var/plants_loaded = 0
@@ -410,7 +410,7 @@
 	desc = "A wooden contraption, used to dry plant products, food and leather."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/hydroponics/equipment.dmi'
 	icon_state = "drying_rack_on"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 200
 	icon_on = "drying_rack_on"
@@ -447,13 +447,13 @@
 		return 1
 	if(href_list["dryingOn"])
 		drying = TRUE
-		use_power = 2
+		use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 		update_icon()
 		return 1
 
 	if(href_list["dryingOff"])
 		drying = FALSE
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		update_icon()
 		return 1
 	return 0
@@ -497,10 +497,10 @@
 /obj/machinery/smartfridge/drying_rack/proc/toggle_drying(forceoff)
 	if(drying || forceoff)
 		drying = FALSE
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	else
 		drying = TRUE
-		use_power = 2
+		use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 	update_icon()
 
 /obj/machinery/smartfridge/drying_rack/proc/rack_dry()
@@ -552,4 +552,4 @@
 			to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>Access denied.</span>")
 			SSnanoui.update_uis(src)
 			return 0
-	return ..()
\ No newline at end of file
+	return ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/biogenerator.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/biogenerator.dm
index 96553775361..67979b61dd7 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/biogenerator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/biogenerator.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	icon_state = "biogen-empty"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 40
 	var/processing = 0
 	var/obj/item/reagent_containers/glass/beaker = null
diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroponics.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroponics.dm
index 903fec0c1a2..b5bea1fc6b3 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroponics.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroponics.dm
@@ -1008,7 +1008,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/hydroponics/equipment.dmi'
 	icon_state = "soil"
 	density = 0
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	wrenchable = 0
 
 /obj/machinery/hydroponics/soil/update_icon_hoses()
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/lavaland/loot/colossus_loot.dm b/code/modules/mining/lavaland/loot/colossus_loot.dm
index 59d3a715f32..1e0f73cd995 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/lavaland/loot/colossus_loot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/lavaland/loot/colossus_loot.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	unacidable = 1
 	burn_state = LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF
 	pixel_y = -4
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	var/memory_saved = FALSE
 	var/list/stored_items = list()
 	var/static/list/blacklist = typecacheof(list(/obj/item/spellbook))
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/lavaland/artefacts.dmi'
 	icon_state = "anomaly_crystal"
 	luminosity = 8
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	density = 1
 	burn_state = LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF
 	unacidable = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai.dm
index cf935b96341..cf9102858bd 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai.dm
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ var/list/ai_verbs_default = list(
 /obj/machinery/ai_powersupply
 	name="\improper AI power supply"
 	active_power_usage=1000
-	use_power = 2
+	use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 	power_channel = EQUIP
 	var/mob/living/silicon/ai/powered_ai = null
 	invisibility = 100
@@ -303,9 +303,9 @@ var/list/ai_verbs_default = list(
 		return
 	if(!powered_ai.anchored)
 		loc = powered_ai.loc
-		use_power = 0
+		use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	if(powered_ai.anchored)
-		use_power = 2
+		use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 
 /mob/living/silicon/ai/proc/pick_icon()
 	set category = "AI Commands"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/drone/drone_manufacturer.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/drone/drone_manufacturer.dm
index 790ecaa399a..9bf388fe5fe 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/drone/drone_manufacturer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/drone/drone_manufacturer.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 20
 	active_power_usage = 5000
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
index 5e79c315f42..7f5c1916619 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
@@ -889,7 +889,7 @@ Pass a positive integer as an argument to override a bot's default speed.
 
 // Machinery to simplify topic and access calls
 /obj/machinery/bot_core
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	var/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/owner = null
 
 /obj/machinery/bot_core/New(loc)
@@ -1106,4 +1106,4 @@ Pass a positive integer as an argument to override a bot's default speed.
 	var/image/I = path[path[1]]
 	if(I)
 		I.icon = null
-	path.Cut(1, 2)
\ No newline at end of file
+	path.Cut(1, 2)
diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/NTNet/NTNet_relay.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/NTNet/NTNet_relay.dm
index 2ae0c251f20..436070470ea 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/NTNet/NTNet_relay.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/NTNet/NTNet_relay.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/ntnet_relay
 	name = "NTNet Quantum Relay"
 	desc = "A very complex router and transmitter capable of connecting electronic devices together. Looks fragile."
-	use_power = 2
+	use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 	active_power_usage = 10000 //10kW, apropriate for machine that keeps massive cross-Zlevel wireless network operational. Used to be 20 but that actually drained the smes one round
 	idle_power_usage = 100
 	icon = 'icons/obj/stationobjs.dmi'
@@ -38,9 +38,9 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/ntnet_relay/process()
 	if(operable())
-		use_power = 2
+		use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 	else
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 	update_icon()
 
diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/modular_computer.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/modular_computer.dm
index 832f5558cd8..36c4409fb34 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/modular_computer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/modular_computer.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ var/list/global_modular_computers = list()
 	name = "modular computer"
 	desc = "An advanced computer."
 
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	var/hardware_flag = 0								// A flag that describes this device type
 	var/last_power_usage = 0							// Power usage during last tick
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/faxmachine.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/faxmachine.dm
index ad2fdf38eb1..2b699c36530 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/faxmachine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/faxmachine.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ var/list/alldepartments = list()
 	var/long_range_enabled = 0 // Can we send messages off the station?
 	req_one_access = list(access_lawyer, access_heads, access_armory)
 
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 30
 	active_power_usage = 200
 
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm
index b096c768ee0..a8a0c8ddd19 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	var/insert_anim = "bigscanner1"
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 30
 	active_power_usage = 200
 	power_channel = EQUIP
diff --git a/code/modules/power/apc.dm b/code/modules/power/apc.dm
index 3ba1a4b5210..a0df2084b2f 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/apc.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/apc.dm
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 	desc = "A control terminal for the area electrical systems."
 	icon_state = "apc0"
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	req_access = list(access_engine_equip)
 	var/spooky=0
 	var/area/area
diff --git a/code/modules/power/generator.dm b/code/modules/power/generator.dm
index 8c9ee3eda0d..7bbb5ac20f9 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/generator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/generator.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon_state = "teg"
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 
 	var/obj/machinery/atmospherics/binary/circulator/cold_circ
 	var/obj/machinery/atmospherics/binary/circulator/hot_circ
@@ -244,4 +244,4 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/power/generator/power_change()
 	..()
-	update_icon()
\ No newline at end of file
+	update_icon()
diff --git a/code/modules/power/gravitygenerator.dm b/code/modules/power/gravitygenerator.dm
index 42f7cbde657..8f9d9fb14cd 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/gravitygenerator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/gravitygenerator.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ var/const/GRAV_NEEDS_WRENCH = 3
 	icon = 'icons/obj/machines/gravity_generator.dmi'
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	unacidable = 1
 	var/sprite_number = 0
 
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ var/const/GRAV_NEEDS_WRENCH = 3
 	active_power_usage = 3000
 	power_channel = ENVIRON
 	sprite_number = 8
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	interact_offline = 1
 	var/on = 1
 	var/breaker = 1
@@ -287,7 +287,7 @@ var/const/GRAV_NEEDS_WRENCH = 3
 /obj/machinery/gravity_generator/main/proc/set_state(var/new_state)
 	charging_state = POWER_IDLE
 	on = new_state
-	use_power = on ? 2 : 1
+	use_power = on ? ACTIVE_POWER_USE : IDLE_POWER_USE
 	// Sound the alert if gravity was just enabled or disabled.
 	var/alert = 0
 	var/area/area = get_area(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
index 708072417e4..403e1808221 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@
 	desc = "A lighting fixture."
 	anchored = 1
 	layer = 5  					// They were appearing under mobs which is a little weird - Ostaf
-	use_power = 2
+	use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 20
 	power_channel = LIGHT //Lights are calc'd via area so they dont need to be in the machine list
@@ -258,10 +258,10 @@
 					on = 0
 					set_light(0)
 			else
-				use_power = 2
+				use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 				set_light(BR, PO, CO)
 	else
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		set_light(0)
 
 	active_power_usage = (brightness_range * 10)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm b/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm
index 2892d0245b2..bf2563fe310 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	icon_state = "portgen0_0"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 0
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 
 	var/active = 0
 	var/power_gen = 5000
diff --git a/code/modules/power/power.dm b/code/modules/power/power.dm
index 15b47a47635..0e255a804fe 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/power.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/power.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	anchored = 1.0
 	on_blueprints = TRUE
 	var/datum/powernet/powernet = null
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 0
 	active_power_usage = 0
 
@@ -297,7 +297,7 @@
 //source is an object caused electrocuting (airlock, grille, etc)
 //No animations will be performed by this proc.
 /proc/electrocute_mob(mob/living/carbon/M as mob, var/power_source, var/obj/source, var/siemens_coeff = 1.0)
-	if(!istype(M)) 
+	if(!istype(M))
 		return 0
 	if(istype(M.loc,/obj/mecha))
 		return 0	//feckin mechs are dumb
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
 		if(H.gloves)
 			var/obj/item/clothing/gloves/G = H.gloves
-			if(G.siemens_coefficient == 0)	
+			if(G.siemens_coefficient == 0)
 				return 0		//to avoid spamming with insulated glvoes on
 
 	var/area/source_area
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/collector.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/collector.dm
index d54deb2f6f1..a85d9e880bd 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/collector.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/collector.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ var/global/list/rad_collectors = list()
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 1
 	req_access = list(access_engine_equip)
-//	use_power = 0
+//	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	var/obj/item/tank/plasma/P = null
 	var/last_power = 0
 	var/active = 0
@@ -148,4 +148,3 @@ var/global/list/rad_collectors = list()
 		flick("ca_deactive", src)
 	update_icons()
 	return
-
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/containment_field.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/containment_field.dm
index 3a5a059d670..0e9bdd8ddf3 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/containment_field.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/containment_field.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 0
 	unacidable = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	light_range = 4
 	layer = OBJ_LAYER + 0.1
 	var/obj/machinery/field/generator/FG1 = null
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/emitter.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/emitter.dm
index a6c86d3f2ef..0bcde54af4b 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/emitter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/emitter.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	density = 1
 	req_access = list(access_engine_equip)
 
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 300
 
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@
 /*	if((severity == 1)&&prob(1)&&prob(1))
 		if(src.active)
 			src.active = 0
-			src.use_power = 1	*/
+			src.use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE	*/
 	return 1
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/field_generator.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/field_generator.dm
index 11651ff13fe..0f281c634e3 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/field_generator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/field_generator.dm
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ field_generator power level display
 	icon_state = "Field_Gen"
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 10, laser = 100, energy = 100, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	var/const/num_power_levels = 6	// Total number of power level icon has
 	var/power_level = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/generator.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/generator.dm
index 02a015ba6d5..69153cb4d89 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/generator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/generator.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	icon_state = "TheSingGen"
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	var/energy = 0
 	var/creation_type = /obj/singularity
 
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_accelerator.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_accelerator.dm
index dfbedc07ad2..c6c6de434c2 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_accelerator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_accelerator.dm
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ So, hopefully this is helpful if any more icons are to be added/changed/wonderin
 	icon_state = "none"
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 0
 	active_power_usage = 0
 	var/construction_state = 0
@@ -408,10 +408,10 @@ So, hopefully this is helpful if any more icons are to be added/changed/wonderin
 		if(construction_state < 3)//Was taken apart, update state
 			update_state()
 			if(use_power)
-				use_power = 0
+				use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 		construction_state = temp_state
 		if(construction_state >= 3)
-			use_power = 1
+			use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		update_icon()
 		return 1
 	return 0
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_control.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_control.dm
index 42fbb784f49..bf20ef45140 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_control.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_control.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	reference = "control_box"
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 500
 	active_power_usage = 10000
 	construction_state = 0
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/particle_accelerator/control_box/update_state()
 	if(construction_state < 3)
-		use_power = 0
+		use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 		assembled = 0
 		active = 0
 		for(var/obj/structure/particle_accelerator/part in connected_parts)
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@
 		connected_parts = list()
 		return
 	if(!part_scan())
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		active = 0
 		connected_parts = list()
 
@@ -147,9 +147,9 @@
 	..()
 	if(stat & NOPOWER)
 		active = 0
-		use_power = 0
+		use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	else if(!stat && construction_state <= 3)
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	update_icon()
 
 	if((stat & NOPOWER) || (!stat && construction_state <= 3)) //Only update the part icons if something's changed (i.e. any of the above condition sets are met).
@@ -231,13 +231,13 @@
 		log_game("PA Control Computer turned ON by [key_name(usr)] in ([x],[y],[z])")
 		use_log += text("\[[time_stamp()]\] <font color='red'>[key_name(usr)] has turned on the PA Control Computer.</font>")
 	if(active)
-		use_power = 2
+		use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 		for(var/obj/structure/particle_accelerator/part in connected_parts)
 			part.strength = strength
 			part.powered = 1
 			part.update_icon()
 	else
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		for(var/obj/structure/particle_accelerator/part in connected_parts)
 			part.strength = null
 			part.powered = 0
@@ -276,4 +276,4 @@
 	popup.set_content(dat)
 	popup.set_title_image(user.browse_rsc_icon(icon, icon_state))
 	popup.open()
-	return
\ No newline at end of file
+	return
diff --git a/code/modules/power/solar.dm b/code/modules/power/solar.dm
index a2025376e9d..7342c1f26c1 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/solar.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/solar.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	icon_state = "sp_base"
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 0
 	active_power_usage = 0
 	var/id = 0
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@
 	icon_state = "computer"
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 250
 	var/icon_screen = "solar"
 	var/icon_keyboard = "power_key"
diff --git a/code/modules/power/tracker.dm b/code/modules/power/tracker.dm
index 20f4031a8ce..e4e3275ef26 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/tracker.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/tracker.dm
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 	icon_state = "tracker"
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 
 	var/id = 0
 	var/sun_angle = 0		// sun angle as set by sun datum
@@ -82,4 +82,4 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/doors/door_assembly.dmi'
 	icon_state = "door_electronics"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
-	origin_tech = "engineering=2;programming=1"
\ No newline at end of file
+	origin_tech = "engineering=2;programming=1"
diff --git a/code/modules/power/treadmill.dm b/code/modules/power/treadmill.dm
index 762d442a2a9..4f7e7e9c895 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/treadmill.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/treadmill.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	desc = "A power-generating treadmill."
 	layer = 2.2
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 
 	var/speed = 0
 	var/friction = 0.15		// lose this much speed every ptick
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm
index d4d232d2ed7..cf291fba675 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	icon = 'icons/obj/chemical.dmi'
 	icon_state = "dispenser"
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 40
 	var/ui_title = "Chem Dispenser 5000"
 	var/energy = 100
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_heater.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_heater.dm
index 16914c77c4d..2d031d9c2c5 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_heater.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_heater.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	icon = 'icons/obj/chemical.dmi'
 	icon_state = "mixer0b"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 40
 	var/obj/item/reagent_containers/beaker = null
 	var/desired_temp = 300
@@ -154,4 +154,4 @@
 			beakerContents.Add(list(list("name" = R.name, "volume" = R.volume))) // list in a list because Byond merges the first list...
 	data["beakerContents"] = beakerContents
 
-	return data
\ No newline at end of file
+	return data
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_master.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_master.dm
index 90f9ed47eec..2a7dac0f48d 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_master.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_master.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	icon = 'icons/obj/chemical.dmi'
 	icon_state = "mixer0"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 20
 	var/obj/item/reagent_containers/beaker = null
 	var/obj/item/storage/pill_bottle/loaded_pill_bottle = null
@@ -416,4 +416,4 @@
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can't use the [name] while it's panel is opened!</span>")
 			return 1
 	else
-		..()
\ No newline at end of file
+		..()
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/pandemic.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/pandemic.dm
index 8296550d8f9..ee2ac418555 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/pandemic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/pandemic.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/chemical.dmi'
 	icon_state = "mixer0"
 	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/pandemic
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 20
 	var/temp_html = ""
 	var/wait = null
@@ -294,4 +294,4 @@
 		..()
 		return
 	else
-		..()
\ No newline at end of file
+		..()
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/reagentgrinder.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/reagentgrinder.dm
index cbf1260c4fd..5948d29e4cd 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/reagentgrinder.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/reagentgrinder.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon_state = "juicer1"
 	layer = 2.9
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 100
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE
@@ -446,4 +446,4 @@
 				var/amount = O.reagents.total_volume
 				O.reagents.trans_to(beaker, amount)
 				if(!O.reagents.total_volume)
-						remove_object(O)
\ No newline at end of file
+						remove_object(O)
diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
index 476028b4532..2b194eedbf1 100644
--- a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
@@ -335,7 +335,7 @@
 // timed process
 // charge the gas reservoir and perform flush if ready
 /obj/machinery/disposal/process()
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	if(stat & BROKEN)			// nothing can happen if broken
 		return
 
@@ -356,13 +356,13 @@
 	if(stat & NOPOWER)			// won't charge if no power
 		return
 
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 	if(mode != 1)		// if off or ready, no need to charge
 		return
 
 	// otherwise charge
-	use_power = 2
+	use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 
 	var/atom/L = loc						// recharging from loc turf
 
diff --git a/code/modules/research/experimentor.dm b/code/modules/research/experimentor.dm
index e504216fe38..f6e4f2c0877 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/experimentor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/experimentor.dm
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 	icon_state = "h_lathe"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	var/recentlyExperimented = 0
 	var/mob/trackedIan
 	var/mob/trackedRuntime
diff --git a/code/modules/research/message_server.dm b/code/modules/research/message_server.dm
index 86d507d34de..88ecedbf555 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/message_server.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/message_server.dm
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ var/global/list/obj/machinery/message_server/message_servers = list()
 	name = "Messaging Server"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 100
 
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ var/obj/machinery/blackbox_recorder/blackbox
 	name = "Blackbox Recorder"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1.0
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 100
 	var/list/messages = list()		//Stores messages of non-standard frequencies
@@ -377,4 +377,4 @@ proc/feedback_add_details(var/variable,var/details)
 
 	if(!FV) return
 
-	FV.add_details(details)
\ No newline at end of file
+	FV.add_details(details)
diff --git a/code/modules/research/rdmachines.dm b/code/modules/research/rdmachines.dm
index 51b4f8512e1..1e884e35c3a 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/rdmachines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/rdmachines.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/machines/research.dmi'
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	var/busy = 0
 	var/hacked = 0
 	var/disabled = 0
@@ -130,4 +130,4 @@
 		use_power(min(1000, (amount_inserted / 100)))
 	overlays += "[initial(name)]_[stack_name]"
 	sleep(10)
-	overlays -= "[initial(name)]_[stack_name]"
\ No newline at end of file
+	overlays -= "[initial(name)]_[stack_name]"
diff --git a/code/modules/security_levels/keycard authentication.dm b/code/modules/security_levels/keycard authentication.dm
index da06ce169f3..b5f7540c3f2 100644
--- a/code/modules/security_levels/keycard authentication.dm	
+++ b/code/modules/security_levels/keycard authentication.dm	
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 	var/ert_reason = "Reason for ERT"
 
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 6
 	power_channel = ENVIRON
diff --git a/code/modules/station_goals/bsa.dm b/code/modules/station_goals/bsa.dm
index 57142365cc4..c58f4efb300 100644
--- a/code/modules/station_goals/bsa.dm
+++ b/code/modules/station_goals/bsa.dm
@@ -256,7 +256,7 @@
 	var/obj/machinery/bsa/full/cannon
 	var/notice
 	var/target
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/computer/bsa_control
 	icon = 'icons/obj/machines/particle_accelerator3.dmi'
 	icon_state = "control_boxp"
diff --git a/code/modules/telesci/telepad.dm b/code/modules/telesci/telepad.dm
index 38d4fa19e40..09f4ffa7920 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 = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 200
 	active_power_usage = 5000
 	var/efficiency
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/telescience.dmi'
 	icon_state = "pad-idle"
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 20
 	active_power_usage = 500
 	var/stage = 0