I agree, 500W is when my 2 TVs, 2 desktop PCs, 2 32 inch monitors, NAS, router, 3 wifi APs and 3/10 lights are on and my fridge, freezer and other miscellaneous

I agree, 500W is when my 2 TVs, 2 desktop PCs, 2 32 inch monitors, NAS, router, 3 wifi APs and 3/10 lights are on and my fridge, freezer and other miscellaneous non-smart devices are plugged in. Idle power with NAS, router and wifi APs are on, and TVs, PCs, Monitors are in standby is about 150W. It can be lower, but it is convenient and with $0.10/kWh it is just $10 a month.