That's why we track what we spend, reduce where we can, and keep it public.
Every month we log three simple numbers:
Hosting (kWh) ยท Render time (h) ยท Work we skipped (Rฤhui)
We render in batches, use green-powered servers, and avoid endless image loops.
When a piece has no clear ocean purpose, we don't produce it.
Quarterly we add a short summary โ no offsets, no slogans, just data.
Our rule is simple:
Reduce first. Optimize second. Donate third.
๐ Energy Log โ October 2025
| Category | Amount | Method / Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting | 7.4 kWh | Server dashboard (Greenhost, 100% renewables) | Website + Patreon mirror uptime โ 31 days |
| Rendering / AI work | 3.1 h GPU โ 2.5 kWh |
Local meter + Genspark session stats | Batched image runs (10 final assets) |
| Rฤhui โ work skipped | 8 planned pieces (โ 6 kWh saved) |
Internal tracker | Drafts not produced: duplicate prompts & unused reels |
| Total Energy Used | 9.9 kWh | โ | Equal to running a laptop โ 3 weeks |
| Energy Source | 100% certified renewable PPA: Wind & Hydro mix (NZ region) |
Verified by provider statement | |