[FIXED] [ECO] Off-grid fridges drain power, can't turn off utility usage

I have the same issue. I found a off the grid fridge from dumpster diving and used it until I figured it might be the cause. It uses up 5 consumption so I got two solar panels, but it kept going. Then I deleted it, but it's still happening and I don't have anything on my lot that consumes power.

@LaJefa_05Interesting. I will try deleting my fridge and see if the power just drains on its own regardless. I did make sure that in the Bills menu it is set to "store" and not auto-sell, so it shouldn't be draining.

Edit: deleting the fridge kept my power, in my game. Once I added the off-the-grid fridge back, it started draining again.

i have the same problem with all of the grit fridges. and i also has this problems with of the grit lights! like candels on the wall use power HOW?!

Yeah, I think it might be the candles which is crazy. When the power runs out, the candles still work, but their's no power though.

Hmm, do you have candles on your lot? I'm starting to think it might also be a bug that candles are using power when they shouldn't on my lot.

Definitely independent of fridges. I started having a power drain as soon as I added solar panels and a wind turbine despite having nothing that uses electricity. 

I then switched lots, and continued to be charged power despite only having a beach towel and mailbox on the lot. 

Product: The Sims 4
Platform:PC
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
What is your current game version number? 1.63.134.1020 (64 bit)
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Every single one
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Click on a fridge while on a lot that has surplus power saved up and the option to stop it using surplus power doesn't show up like it does for all other items.
What happens when the bug occurs? The option to stop fridges using surplus power isn't there so they just use up all or most of the energy you save making it pointless for small off the grid lots.
What do you expect to see? The option to stop it using surplus power like other items,
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Not now. I've removed them.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. The recent one for eco lifestyle when you introduced the feature

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I'm not sure if this is actually a bug, a mistake or an oversight but whenever you click on fridges when you're making surplus power, you can't turn off power consumption like you can other items. You have the option to stock fridges with ice so they work without power so i don't understand why this is missing, you can't save up power if a fridge constantly uses it & not having one is silly, you should be able to turn off surplus power consumption just like you can stoves & showers etc.

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I can confirm it's the fridge, even my Ice Box-style fridge uses power (and way too much; Five Roof-top Solar Panels, 1 Roof-top Wind Generator and 1 Ground Windmill can't keep up to a 5 Energy Consumption Iced Fridge) and not the candles. Note it takes a few seconds sometimes for the bills to update, so factor in that to your calculations. Also I'd like to add that it'd be nice (somewhat related) to have individual appliance power/water toggles instead of switching the entire house. (I know I can just store them in household inventory but that's not a real solution)

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Edit: Since it's likely related to the power constantly switching on/off from this effect can I suggest that we reduce the number of notifications on off-the-grid changes until such a time as this bug is fully repaired? Either that or add an option in the Settings Menu: Limit repeated Notifications by playtime 5 minutes, 30 minutes, or 2 hours? I mean it's really annoying.