My annual power bill runs from December until November. So last year is just closed and billed. In 2010 I kept system powered off when not in use but plugged into the mains. That year we used 7200 kWhr. In 2011 unused systems were also unplugged. We used 5100 kWhr. At .25 cents per kWhr that's a huge difference. ------Origineel bericht------ Van: Peter Coghlan Afzender: owner-hecnet at Update.UU.SE Aan: hecnet at Update.UU.SE Beantwoorden: hecnet at Update.UU.SE Onderwerp: Re: [HECnet] Multinet Tunnel Links defined Verzonden: 21 december 2011 21:44 Well my machines populate area 44. The price per kWhr however is such that I can't run any of them 24 x 7. That said, if we decide to have all areas up and running until New Year I'll fire up my lowest cost area router (NIKKEL, a VAXstation 4000-40) Well, electricity is expensive in area 54 too. (We are increasing the price to stimulate competition in the market says the regulator - great we can all be happy that there is lots of competition. Who needs low prices?) However: a) My machines contributes to the heating and b) They don't pick up any viruses or otherwise cause me worry So BTP and CEIRE at least will remain up over the holidays, with others joining them as I need them. Happy holidays. Regards, Peter Coghlan. BTP::PETER