diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/machines.dm b/code/__DEFINES/machines.dm
index 53df769daf..afaa64891d 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/machines.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/machines.dm
@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@
 #define STATIC_LIGHT	6
 #define STATIC_ENVIRON	7
 
+//Power use
+#define NO_POWER_USE 0
+#define IDLE_POWER_USE 1
+#define ACTIVE_POWER_USE 2
+
 
 //bitflags for door switches.
 #define OPEN	1
@@ -78,4 +83,4 @@
 #define SUPERMATTER_WARNING 3		// Ambient temp > CRITICAL_TEMPERATURE OR integrity damaged
 #define SUPERMATTER_DANGER 4		// Integrity < 50%
 #define SUPERMATTER_EMERGENCY 5		// Integrity < 25%
-#define SUPERMATTER_DELAMINATING 6	// Pretty obvious.
\ No newline at end of file
+#define SUPERMATTER_DELAMINATING 6	// Pretty obvious.
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclearbomb.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclearbomb.dm
index 6ef43cf353..82cfd57bac 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclearbomb.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclearbomb.dm
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 	var/yes_code = FALSE
 	var/safety = TRUE
 	var/obj/item/weapon/disk/nuclear/auth = null
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	var/previous_level = ""
 	var/obj/item/nuke_core/core = null
 	var/deconstruction_state = NUKESTATE_INTACT
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/Beacon.dm b/code/game/machinery/Beacon.dm
index ed5f2098a7..ef91d7663d 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/Beacon.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/Beacon.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	level = 1		// underfloor
 	layer = LOW_OBJ_LAYER
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 0
 	var/obj/item/device/radio/beacon/Beacon
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm b/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm
index 5e6201cc04..3a1f4d3e9c 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 	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 48203bf630..a7446d654a 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/buttons.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/buttons.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	var/initialized_button = 0
 	armor = list(melee = 50, bullet = 50, laser = 50, energy = 50, bomb = 10, bio = 100, rad = 100, fire = 90, acid = 70)
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	resistance_flags = INDESTRUCTIBLE | LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | UNACIDABLE | ACID_PROOF
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm b/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm
index d5ad78fc1f..c5c3adca70 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	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 8d17831a3b..190aa8717a 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
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/computer.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/computer.dm
index 2033edd7f7..10142c5370 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
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 300
 	active_power_usage = 300
 	obj_integrity = 200
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/crew.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/crew.dm
index e3b47873e6..08f50e9611 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_screen = "crew"
 	icon_keyboard = "med_key"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 250
 	active_power_usage = 500
 	circuit = /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/computer/crew
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/dna_console.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/dna_console.dm
index a92e1cc406..dac2327cb3 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/dna_console.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/dna_console.dm
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 	var/obj/item/weapon/disk/data/diskette = null
 	var/list/delayed_action = null
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 400
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/dna_scanner.dm b/code/game/machinery/dna_scanner.dm
index e5785e0dab..f07dd35dfc 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/dna_scanner.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/dna_scanner.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	density = 1
 	var/locked = 0
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 50
 	active_power_usage = 300
 	occupant_typecache = list(/mob/living, /obj/item/bodypart/head, /obj/item/organ/brain)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doppler_array.dm b/code/game/machinery/doppler_array.dm
index 4053e9755c..e245a03155 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doppler_array.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doppler_array.dm
@@ -108,4 +108,4 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(doppler_arrays)
 	name = "integrated tachyon-doppler module"
 	integrated = 1
 	max_dist = 21 //Should detect most explosions in hearing range.
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/embedded_controller/access_controller.dm b/code/game/machinery/embedded_controller/access_controller.dm
index 562e2c5b38..047fc387bd 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/embedded_controller/access_controller.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/embedded_controller/access_controller.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/doorButtons
 	power_channel = ENVIRON
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 4
 	resistance_flags = INDESTRUCTIBLE | LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | UNACIDABLE | ACID_PROOF
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/firealarm.dm b/code/game/machinery/firealarm.dm
index 55d8b67582..72757423ad 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/firealarm.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/firealarm.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 	max_integrity = 250
 	integrity_failure = 100
 	armor = list(melee = 0, bullet = 0, laser = 0, energy = 0, bomb = 0, bio = 100, rad = 100, fire = 90, acid = 30)
-	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/gulag_item_reclaimer.dm b/code/game/machinery/gulag_item_reclaimer.dm
index 61d1588372..7dbb5f0edd 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/gulag_item_reclaimer.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/gulag_item_reclaimer.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	req_access = list(GLOB.access_security) //reqaccess to access all stored items
 	density = 0
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 100
 	active_power_usage = 2500
 	var/list/stored_items = list()
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/gulag_teleporter.dm b/code/game/machinery/gulag_teleporter.dm
index 5979abdc29..7577306596 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/gulag_teleporter.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/gulag_teleporter.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ The console is located at computer/gulag_teleporter.dm
 	state_open = 0
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 200
 	active_power_usage = 5000
 	var/locked = FALSE
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/hologram.dm b/code/game/machinery/hologram.dm
index d0303d47f6..161e6161c8 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/hologram.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/hologram.dm
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Possible to do for anyone motivated enough:
 	layer = LOW_OBJ_LAYER
 	flags = HEAR
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 100
 	obj_integrity = 300
@@ -327,7 +327,8 @@ For the other part of the code, check silicon say.dm. Particularly robot talk.*/
 
 /obj/machinery/holopad/proc/SetLightsAndPower()
 	var/total_users = masters.len + LAZYLEN(holo_calls)
-	use_power = HOLOPAD_PASSIVE_POWER_USAGE + HOLOGRAM_POWER_USAGE * total_users
+	use_power = total_users > 0 ? ACTIVE_POWER_USE : IDLE_POWER_USE
+	active_power_usage = HOLOPAD_PASSIVE_POWER_USAGE + (HOLOGRAM_POWER_USAGE * total_users)
 	if(total_users)
 		set_light(2)
 		icon_state = "holopad1"
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/igniter.dm b/code/game/machinery/igniter.dm
index 6783d47f87..01c953a2ed 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/igniter.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/igniter.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	var/id = null
 	var/on = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 4
 	obj_integrity = 300
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/limbgrower.dm b/code/game/machinery/limbgrower.dm
index bdca0cd16c..b832b322a2 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/limbgrower.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/limbgrower.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 
 	var/operating = 0
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	var/disabled = 0
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 100
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm b/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm
index e0355ca2be..7746bde50c 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm
@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ Class Variables:
    use_power (num)
       current state of auto power use.
       Possible Values:
-         0 -- no auto power use
-         1 -- machine is using power at its idle power level
-         2 -- machine is using power at its active power level
+         NO_POWER_USE -- no auto power use
+         IDLE_POWER_USE -- machine is using power at its idle power level
+         ACTIVE_POWER_USE -- machine is using power at its active power level
 
    active_power_usage (num)
       Value for the amount of power to use when in active power mode
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ Class Procs:
 
 	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
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/magnet.dm b/code/game/machinery/magnet.dm
index 26e62c365e..06d6fcb5c5 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/magnet.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/magnet.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	level = 1		// underfloor
 	layer = LOW_OBJ_LAYER
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 50
 
 	var/freq = 1449		// radio frequency
@@ -161,10 +161,10 @@
 
 	// 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:
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@
 	icon_state = "airlock_control_standby"
 	density = 0
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 45
 	var/frequency = 1449
 	var/code = 0
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/mass_driver.dm b/code/game/machinery/mass_driver.dm
index 86bef3cf3f..8ae07a1808 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/mass_driver.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/mass_driver.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/stationobjs.dmi'
 	icon_state = "mass_driver"
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 50
 	var/power = 1
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm b/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
index 53489dcd79..02ab70e906 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	layer = OBJ_LAYER
 	invisibility = INVISIBILITY_OBSERVER	//the turret is invisible if it's inside its cover
 	density = 1
-	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
 	req_access = list(GLOB.access_security)
@@ -551,7 +551,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/porta_turret/syndicate
 	installation = null
 	always_up = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	has_cover = 0
 	scan_range = 9
 	req_access = list(GLOB.access_syndicate)
@@ -620,7 +620,7 @@
 	obj_integrity = 260
 	max_integrity = 260
 	always_up = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	has_cover = 0
 	scan_range = 9
 	stun_projectile = /obj/item/projectile/beam/laser
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/quantum_pad.dm b/code/game/machinery/quantum_pad.dm
index 8390888e5b..cd2e42773a 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
 	unique_rename = 1
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm b/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
index ff1887f699..e344ba4dd3 100755
--- 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
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
 				return 1
 			G.loc = src
 			charging = G
-			use_power = 2
+			use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 			update_icon(scan = TRUE)
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[src] isn't connected to anything!</span>")
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
 		charging.loc = loc
 		user.put_in_hands(charging)
 		charging = null
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		update_icon()
 
 /obj/machinery/recharger/attack_paw(mob/user)
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@
 		charging.update_icon()
 		charging.loc = 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 4d8af0543a..8b234b2e8c 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon_state = "borgcharger0"
 	density = 0
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 1000
 	req_access = list(GLOB.access_robotics)
@@ -95,14 +95,14 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/recharge_station/open_machine()
 	..()
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 /obj/machinery/recharge_station/close_machine()
 	if(!panel_open)
 		for(var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R in loc)
 			R.forceMove(src)
 			occupant = R
-			use_power = 2
+			use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 			add_fingerprint(R)
 			break
 		state_open = 0
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/robot_fabricator.dm b/code/game/machinery/robot_fabricator.dm
index d30c3e03be..11544d1741 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/robot_fabricator.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/robot_fabricator.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	var/metal_amount = 0
 	var/operating = 0
 	var/obj/item/being_built = null
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 20
 	active_power_usage = 5000
 
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ Please wait until completion...</TT><BR>
 			if (!isnull(building))
 				if (src.metal_amount >= build_cost)
 					src.operating = 1
-					src.use_power = 2
+					src.use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 
 					src.metal_amount = max(0, src.metal_amount - build_cost)
 
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ Please wait until completion...</TT><BR>
 						if (!isnull(src.being_built))
 							src.being_built.loc = get_turf(src)
 							src.being_built = null
-						src.use_power = 1
+						src.use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 						src.operating = 0
 						cut_overlay("fab-active")
 		return
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm b/code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm
index c54b6fab77..0683a6b3b5 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@
 	density = 1
 	req_access = list(GLOB.access_teleporter)
 	flags = CONDUCT
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	obj_integrity = 300
 	max_integrity = 300
 	var/active = FALSE
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/slotmachine.dm b/code/game/machinery/slotmachine.dm
index 66c85a1784..7b6abe4483 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/slotmachine.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/slotmachine.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 	icon_state = "slots1"
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 50
 	circuit = /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/computer/slot_machine
 	var/money = 3000 //How much money it has CONSUMED
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/status_display.dm b/code/game/machinery/status_display.dm
index 2ff95b0d0e..e7683c0841 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/status_display.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/status_display.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 	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 = Emergency Shuttle timer
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/allinone.dm b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/allinone.dm
index 5589a1be24..a4ccd07ece 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/allinone.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/allinone.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	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
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/broadcaster.dm b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/broadcaster.dm
index dd83638c57..acb6d900b5 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/broadcaster.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/broadcaster.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(message_delay, 0) // To make sure restarting the recentmessages
 	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
 	/*heatgen = 0
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/bus.dm b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/bus.dm
index 81392f956e..4b7e1aec26 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/bus.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/bus.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 	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
 	//heatgen = 20
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/hub.dm b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/hub.dm
index 5515ca2cc0..7674694ced 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/hub.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/hub.dm
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 	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
 	//heatgen = 40
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/processor.dm b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/processor.dm
index 6999e89cbd..5d189b262a 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/processor.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/processor.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	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
 	//heatgen = 100
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/receiver.dm b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/receiver.dm
index 1b872b5d15..965445bb43 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/receiver.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/receiver.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	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
 	//heatgen = 0
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/relay.dm b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/relay.dm
index 54e07cfbbb..ec4e65d0dc 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/relay.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/relay.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	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
 	//heatgen = 0
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/server.dm b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/server.dm
index 519e5771c1..14f1634b98 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/server.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/telecomms/machines/server.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	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
 	//heatgen = 50
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/teleporter.dm b/code/game/machinery/teleporter.dm
index 396214d224..74ddfe6f02 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/teleporter.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/teleporter.dm
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@
 	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
@@ -338,7 +338,7 @@
 	desc = "The power control station for a bluespace teleporter. Used for toggling power, and can activate a test-fire to prevent malfunctions."
 	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/wishgranter.dm b/code/game/machinery/wishgranter.dm
index 1866295a8f..3c415dce90 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/wishgranter.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/wishgranter.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/device.dmi'
 	icon_state = "syndbeacon"
 
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
 
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm b/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm
index ec673b3e86..2d3002e0cf 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 = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 20
 	active_power_usage = 5000
 	req_access = list(GLOB.access_robotics)
@@ -156,10 +156,10 @@
 
 	materials.use_amount(res_coef)
 	add_overlay("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
 	cut_overlay("fab-active")
 	desc = initial(desc)
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
index 90c26657f5..c4c1256eac 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@
 	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~
diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/airalarm.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/airalarm.dm
index a8a998e349..6ffcaa4934 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/airalarm.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/airalarm.dm
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 	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/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/binary_devices/binary_devices.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/binary_devices/binary_devices.dm
index e2850984bd..f3669f3f51 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/binary_devices/binary_devices.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/binary_devices/binary_devices.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/atmospherics/components/binary_devices.dmi'
 	dir = SOUTH
 	initialize_directions = SOUTH|NORTH
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	device_type = BINARY
 	layer = GAS_PUMP_LAYER
 
diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/trinary_devices/trinary_devices.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/trinary_devices/trinary_devices.dm
index 12f22c47bc..87aac56963 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/trinary_devices/trinary_devices.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/trinary_devices/trinary_devices.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/atmospherics/components/trinary_devices.dmi'
 	dir = SOUTH
 	initialize_directions = SOUTH|NORTH|WEST
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	device_type = TRINARY
 	layer = GAS_FILTER_LAYER
 
diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/outlet_injector.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/outlet_injector.dm
index 326e4794b6..dd3be2e59f 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/outlet_injector.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/outlet_injector.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	name = "air injector"
 	desc = "Has a valve and pump attached to it"
 	icon_state = "inje_map"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	can_unwrench = TRUE
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF | UNACIDABLE | ACID_PROOF //really helpful in building gas chambers for xenomorphs
 
diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/portables_connector.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/portables_connector.dm
index 8dee9dc8e7..7dd6d62314 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/portables_connector.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/portables_connector.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	icon_state = "connector_map" //Only for mapping purposes, so mappers can see direction
 	can_unwrench = 1
 	var/obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/connected_device
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	level = 0
 	layer = GAS_FILTER_LAYER
 
diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/thermomachine.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/thermomachine.dm
index 1ff374a9bb..205b7158a7 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/thermomachine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/thermomachine.dm
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@
 	switch(action)
 		if("power")
 			on = !on
-			use_power = 1 + on
+			use_power = on ? ACTIVE_POWER_USE : IDLE_POWER_USE
 			investigate_log("was turned [on ? "on" : "off"] by [key_name(usr)]", INVESTIGATE_ATMOS)
 			. = TRUE
 		if("target")
diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm
index 04beaf28d2..69c547c326 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/vent_pump.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	name = "air vent"
 	desc = "Has a valve and pump attached to it."
 	icon_state = "vent_map"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	can_unwrench = 1
 	welded = 0
 	level = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/vent_scrubber.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/vent_scrubber.dm
index 906e586bdd..75782ff958 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/vent_scrubber.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/components/unary_devices/vent_scrubber.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	name = "air scrubber"
 	desc = "Has a valve and pump attached to it."
 	icon_state = "scrub_map"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 60
 	can_unwrench = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/other/meter.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/other/meter.dm
index a403210242..e88b4d266b 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/other/meter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/other/meter.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	power_channel = ENVIRON
 	var/frequency = 0
 	var/id_tag
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 2
 	active_power_usage = 4
 	obj_integrity = 150
diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/pipes/pipes.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/pipes/pipes.dm
index d0941a516e..6e5bf1904f 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/pipes/pipes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/pipes/pipes.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 	level = 1
 
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	can_unwrench = 1
 	var/datum/pipeline/parent = null
 
diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/portable/portable_atmospherics.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/portable/portable_atmospherics.dm
index 3a2894653c..e814660bbd 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/portable/portable_atmospherics.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/portable/portable_atmospherics.dm
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics
 	name = "portable_atmospherics"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/atmos.dmi'
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	obj_integrity = 250
 	max_integrity = 250
 	armor = list(melee = 0, bullet = 0, laser = 0, energy = 100, bomb = 0, bio = 100, rad = 100, fire = 60, acid = 30)
diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/portable/scrubber.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/portable/scrubber.dm
index 77325119a3..55b3eb2568 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/portable/scrubber.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/portable/scrubber.dm
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@
 	if((!anchored && !movable) || !is_operational())
 		on = FALSE
 		update_icon()
-	use_power = 1 + on
+	use_power = on ? ACTIVE_POWER_USE : IDLE_POWER_USE
 	if(!on)
 		return
 
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/gateway.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/gateway.dm
index a1cba47271..68fc23fd1f 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/gateway.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/gateway.dm
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM(the_gateway, /obj/machinery/gateway/centerstation)
 /obj/machinery/gateway/centerstation
 	density = TRUE
 	icon_state = "offcenter"
-	use_power = TRUE
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 	//warping vars
 	var/wait = 0				//this just grabs world.time at world start
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM(the_gateway, /obj/machinery/gateway/centerstation)
 /obj/machinery/gateway/centeraway
 	density = TRUE
 	icon_state = "offcenter"
-	use_power = FALSE
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	var/obj/machinery/gateway/centeraway/stationgate = null
 	can_link = TRUE
 
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/challenge.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/challenge.dm
index aa7ccf03b5..d0f27dcf4f 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/challenge.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/challenge.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	density = 1
 	resistance_flags = INDESTRUCTIBLE | FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
 
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 0
 	active_power_usage = 0
 
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/wildwest.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/wildwest.dm
index 395344ce4c..83d83f470c 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/wildwest.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/mission_code/wildwest.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 
 	var/chargesa = 1
 	var/insistinga = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/deep_fryer.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/deep_fryer.dm
index 20de61d33d..2023dcb99d 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/deep_fryer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/deep_fryer.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ insert ascii eagle on american flag background here
 	icon_state = "fryer_off"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	container_type = OPENCONTAINER
 	var/obj/item/frying = null	//What's being fried RIGHT NOW?
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/food_cart.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/food_cart.dm
index dd99b093b4..b2babc19d7 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/food_cart.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/food_cart.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	icon_state = "foodcart"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 0
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	var/food_stored = 0
 	var/glasses = 0
 	var/portion = 10
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/gibber.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/gibber.dm
index f4ffb4123a..5bc3d6ebe7 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/gibber.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/gibber.dm
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 	var/gibtime = 40 // Time from starting until meat appears
 	var/meat_produced = 0
 	var/ignore_clothing = 0
-	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 e6807f79cb..8d5ffda503 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/icecream_vat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/icecream_vat.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	icon_state = "icecream_vat"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 0
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	layer = BELOW_OBJ_LAYER
 	var/list/product_types = list()
 	var/dispense_flavour = ICECREAM_VANILLA
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/juicer.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/juicer.dm
index 5770adc539..7fdb07dd26 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/juicer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/juicer.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	layer = BELOW_OBJ_LAYER
 	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/microwave.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/microwave.dm
index 168dc120e0..3e7301aed4 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/microwave.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/microwave.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	layer = BELOW_OBJ_LAYER
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 100
 	var/operating = 0 // Is it on?
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/monkeyrecycler.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/monkeyrecycler.dm
index ac99e25aed..72d1580bf6 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 = BELOW_OBJ_LAYER
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 5
 	active_power_usage = 50
 	var/grinded = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/processor.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/processor.dm
index 14486a867e..c672f7fd99 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 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	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 705c532260..d66de8e1c5 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/smartfridge.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/smartfridge.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	layer = BELOW_OBJ_LAYER
 	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
@@ -248,7 +248,7 @@
 	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"
@@ -326,10 +326,10 @@
 /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()
diff --git a/code/modules/holodeck/computer_funcs.dm b/code/modules/holodeck/computer_funcs.dm
index 96df1be42c..cb378f0952 100644
--- a/code/modules/holodeck/computer_funcs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/holodeck/computer_funcs.dm
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@
 
 	last_change = world.time
 	active = (A != offline_program)
-	use_power = active+1
+	use_power = active ? ACTIVE_POWER_USE : IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 	for(var/obj/effect/holodeck_effect/HE in effects)
 		HE.deactivate(src)
@@ -108,4 +108,4 @@
 
 	if(!silent)
 		visible_message("The [obj.name] fades away!")
-	qdel(obj)
\ No newline at end of file
+	qdel(obj)
diff --git a/code/modules/holodeck/items.dm b/code/modules/holodeck/items.dm
index 6949ed6541..bbd05444f4 100644
--- a/code/modules/holodeck/items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/holodeck/items.dm
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@
 	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/modules/hydroponics/biogenerator.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/biogenerator.dm
index c365514358..209372141f 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/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/beaker = null
diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroponics.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroponics.dm
index 8f49846f60..2eabce113f 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroponics.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroponics.dm
@@ -928,7 +928,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/hydroponics/equipment.dmi'
 	icon_state = "soil"
 	density = 0
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	unwrenchable = 0
 
 /obj/machinery/hydroponics/soil/update_icon_hoses()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
index 84fe6d6899..3c929d5187 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
@@ -793,7 +793,7 @@ 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/Initialize()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/megafauna/colossus.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/megafauna/colossus.dm
index f3e85b2363..309d368d5f 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/megafauna/colossus.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/megafauna/colossus.dm
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ Difficulty: Very Hard
 	max_n_of_items = INFINITY
 	resistance_flags = LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | ACID_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/weapon/spellbook))
@@ -380,7 +380,7 @@ Difficulty: Very Hard
 	icon_state = "anomaly_crystal"
 	light_range = 8
 	resistance_flags = INDESTRUCTIBLE | LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	density = 1
 	flags = HEAR
 	var/activation_method
diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/NTNet/NTNet_relay.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/NTNet/NTNet_relay.dm
index 9a864331ed..52bcb76c19 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/machines/telecomms.dmi'
@@ -38,9 +38,9 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/ntnet_relay/process()
 	if(is_operational())
-		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 c8c303e453..c0f0a05a3e 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/modular_computer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/modular_computer.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	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/photocopier.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm
index 6610c09968..fedf2cf9e6 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 	icon_state = "photocopier"
 	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/antimatter/control.dm b/code/modules/power/antimatter/control.dm
index a1e448d282..92b3abfd2d 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/antimatter/control.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/antimatter/control.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	icon_state = "control"
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 100
 	active_power_usage = 1000
 
@@ -142,10 +142,10 @@
 		if(active)
 			toggle_power(1)
 		else
-			use_power = 0
+			use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 
 	else if(!stat && anchored)
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 	return
 
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/power/am_control_unit/proc/toggle_power(powerfail = 0)
 	active = !active
 	if(active)
-		use_power = 2
+		use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 		visible_message("The [src.name] starts up.")
 	else
 		use_power = !powerfail
diff --git a/code/modules/power/antimatter/shielding.dm b/code/modules/power/antimatter/shielding.dm
index 1a58538c8e..fc36535e5e 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/antimatter/shielding.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/antimatter/shielding.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
 	dir = NORTH
-	use_power = 0//Living things generally dont use power
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE//Living things generally dont use power
 	idle_power_usage = 0
 	active_power_usage = 0
 
diff --git a/code/modules/power/apc.dm b/code/modules/power/apc.dm
index 1ce26fb373..4a26b65b27 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/apc.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/apc.dm
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 
 	icon_state = "apc0"
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	req_access = null
 	obj_integrity = 200
 	max_integrity = 200
diff --git a/code/modules/power/generator.dm b/code/modules/power/generator.dm
index 9fe043a4a0..864b3a2b97 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/generator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/generator.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	icon_state = "teg"
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 
 	var/obj/machinery/atmospherics/components/binary/circulator/cold_circ
 	var/obj/machinery/atmospherics/components/binary/circulator/hot_circ
diff --git a/code/modules/power/gravitygenerator.dm b/code/modules/power/gravitygenerator.dm
index 8f37974b2d..0242259873 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/gravitygenerator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/gravitygenerator.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(gravity_generators) // We will keep track of this by adding ne
 	icon = 'icons/obj/machines/gravity_generator.dmi'
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	resistance_flags = INDESTRUCTIBLE | LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | UNACIDABLE | ACID_PROOF
 	var/sprite_number = 0
 
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(gravity_generators) // We will keep track of this by adding ne
 // Generator an admin can spawn
 //
 /obj/machinery/gravity_generator/main/station/admin
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 
 //
 // Main Generator with the main code
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(gravity_generators) // We will keep track of this by adding ne
 	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
@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(gravity_generators) // We will keep track of this by adding ne
 /obj/machinery/gravity_generator/main/proc/set_state(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/A = get_area(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
index 133fad1b4d..d2b3efb6da 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@
 	layer = WALL_OBJ_LAYER
 	obj_integrity = 100
 	max_integrity = 100
-	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
@@ -256,10 +256,10 @@
 				if(trigger)
 					burn_out()
 			else
-				use_power = 2
+				use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 				set_light(brightness)
 	else
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		set_light(0)
 
 	active_power_usage = (brightness * 10)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/monitor.dm b/code/modules/power/monitor.dm
index 88db15cf31..41b2760811 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/monitor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/monitor.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	icon_screen = "power"
 	icon_keyboard = "power_key"
 	light_color = LIGHT_COLOR_YELLOW
-	use_power = 2
+	use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 20
 	active_power_usage = 100
 	circuit = /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/computer/powermonitor
@@ -24,10 +24,10 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/monitor/process()
 	if(!attached)
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		search()
 	else
-		use_power = 2
+		use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 		record()
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/monitor/proc/search()
diff --git a/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm b/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm
index f1f251338e..411a1e589d 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	icon_state = "portgen0"
 	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 c27566e5bc..b833308cd4 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/power.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/power.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	on_blueprints = TRUE
 	var/datum/powernet/powernet = null
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 0
 	active_power_usage = 0
 
diff --git a/code/modules/power/rtg.dm b/code/modules/power/rtg.dm
index 53bcc0869b..72e5fb2747 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/rtg.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/rtg.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	icon_state = "rtg"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 
 	// You can buckle someone to RTG, then open its panel. Fun stuff.
 	can_buckle = TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/collector.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/collector.dm
index ac4873a09b..74191fcfdb 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/collector.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/collector.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(rad_collectors)
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 1
 	req_access = list(GLOB.access_engine_equip)
-//	use_power = 0
+//	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	obj_integrity = 350
 	max_integrity = 350
 	integrity_failure = 80
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/containment_field.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/containment_field.dm
index c3bf399ed1..93f118979b 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/containment_field.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/containment_field.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 0
 	resistance_flags = INDESTRUCTIBLE | LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | UNACIDABLE | ACID_PROOF
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	luminosity = 4
 	layer = ABOVE_OBJ_LAYER
 	var/obj/machinery/field/generator/FG1 = null
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/emitter.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/emitter.dm
index c200f75488..f10ed9cb75 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/emitter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/emitter.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	var/charge = 0
 	var/atom/target = null
 
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 300
 
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@
 /*	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 06c2544daf..71aff2e7be 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/field_generator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/field_generator.dm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ field_generator power level display
 	icon_state = "Field_Gen"
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	obj_integrity = 500
 	max_integrity = 500
 	//100% immune to lasers and energy projectiles since it absorbs their energy.
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/generator.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/generator.dm
index e07f97c6ca..7eaca47f54 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
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF
 
 	// You can buckle someone to the singularity generator, then start the engine. Fun!
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_control.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_control.dm
index fd3052cde4..4a94378559 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_control.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_control.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	icon_state = "control_box"
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 500
 	active_power_usage = 10000
 	dir = NORTH
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/particle_accelerator/control_box/proc/update_state()
 	if(construction_state < PA_CONSTRUCTION_COMPLETE)
-		use_power = 0
+		use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 		assembled = 0
 		active = 0
 		for(var/CP in connected_parts)
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 		connected_parts.Cut()
 		return
 	if(!part_scan())
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		active = 0
 		connected_parts.Cut()
 
@@ -136,9 +136,9 @@
 	..()
 	if(stat & NOPOWER)
 		active = 0
-		use_power = 0
+		use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	else if(!stat && construction_state == PA_CONSTRUCTION_COMPLETE)
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 
 /obj/machinery/particle_accelerator/control_box/process()
 	if(active)
@@ -208,14 +208,14 @@
 	message_admins("PA Control Computer turned [active ?"ON":"OFF"] by [usr ? key_name_admin(usr) : "outside forces"](<A HREF='?_src_=holder;adminmoreinfo=\ref[usr]'>?</A>) (<A HREF='?_src_=holder;adminplayerobservefollow=\ref[usr]'>FLW</A>) in ([x],[y],[z] - <A HREF='?_src_=holder;adminplayerobservecoodjump=1;X=[x];Y=[y];Z=[z]'>JMP</a>)",0,1)
 	log_game("PA Control Computer turned [active ?"ON":"OFF"] by [usr ? "[key_name(usr)]" : "outside forces"] in ([x],[y],[z])")
 	if(active)
-		use_power = 2
+		use_power = ACTIVE_POWER_USE
 		for(var/CP in connected_parts)
 			var/obj/structure/particle_accelerator/part = CP
 			part.strength = strength
 			part.powered = 1
 			part.update_icon()
 	else
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		for(var/CP in connected_parts)
 			var/obj/structure/particle_accelerator/part = CP
 			part.strength = null
diff --git a/code/modules/power/smes.dm b/code/modules/power/smes.dm
index ba025b7529..9e946a0b80 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/smes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/smes.dm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 	icon_state = "smes"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	var/capacity = 5e6 // maximum charge
 	var/charge = 0 // actual charge
 
diff --git a/code/modules/power/solar.dm b/code/modules/power/solar.dm
index 47e04339d4..5b2026cfaa 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
@@ -263,7 +263,7 @@
 	icon_state = "computer"
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 250
 	obj_integrity = 200
 	max_integrity = 200
diff --git a/code/modules/power/tracker.dm b/code/modules/power/tracker.dm
index 8a888d5aff..4565ce72b0 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
 	obj_integrity = 250
 	max_integrity = 250
 	integrity_failure = 50
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm
index 1f5085ae09..9019bceec4 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_dispenser.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	icon = 'icons/obj/chemical.dmi'
 	icon_state = "dispenser"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 40
 	interact_offline = 1
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_heater.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_heater.dm
index da728fea89..d4270f6f6b 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
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
 	var/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/beaker = null
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_master.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_master.dm
index 93628a9cc1..c8c074b938 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_master.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/chem_master.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	icon = 'icons/obj/chemical.dmi'
 	icon_state = "mixer0"
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 20
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
 	var/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/beaker = null
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/reagentgrinder.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/reagentgrinder.dm
index c082831f2b..3cc5eb3d33 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/reagentgrinder.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/machinery/reagentgrinder.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 		icon_state = "juicer1"
 		layer = BELOW_OBJ_LAYER
 		anchored = 1
-		use_power = 1
+		use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 		idle_power_usage = 5
 		active_power_usage = 100
 		pass_flags = PASSTABLE
diff --git a/code/modules/research/experimentor.dm b/code/modules/research/experimentor.dm
index fa58de0964..872b7d270d 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 46bfab3788..e5ab385352 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/message_server.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/message_server.dm
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(message_servers, list())
 	name = "Messaging Server"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 100
 
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(message_servers, list())
 	name = "Blackbox Recorder"
 	density = 1
 	anchored = 1
-	use_power = 1
+	use_power = IDLE_POWER_USE
 	idle_power_usage = 10
 	active_power_usage = 100
 	armor = list(melee = 25, bullet = 10, laser = 10, energy = 0, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0, fire = 50, acid = 70)
diff --git a/code/modules/research/rdmachines.dm b/code/modules/research/rdmachines.dm
index ea7f5e727b..5ae2485608 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/rdmachines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/rdmachines.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	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
diff --git a/code/modules/security_levels/keycard_authentication.dm b/code/modules/security_levels/keycard_authentication.dm
index 93aefb4a53..9b4840588b 100644
--- a/code/modules/security_levels/keycard_authentication.dm
+++ b/code/modules/security_levels/keycard_authentication.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(keycard_events, /datum/events, new)
 	icon = 'icons/obj/monitors.dmi'
 	icon_state = "auth_off"
 	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 52919c996d..a1ff2aa743 100644
--- a/code/modules/station_goals/bsa.dm
+++ b/code/modules/station_goals/bsa.dm
@@ -240,7 +240,7 @@
 	var/obj/machinery/bsa/full/cannon
 	var/notice
 	var/target
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	circuit = /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/computer/bsa_control
 	icon = 'icons/obj/machines/particle_accelerator.dmi'
 	icon_state = "control_boxp"