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Re: [OPEN] Power Usage in Bill Information too high

Can somebody please explain this? I am beyond frustrated at trying to work this out. With no items on my lot I have a power consumption of -54. NOT ONE ITEM. And that’s off the grid. So what exactly is using power? It’s nigh impossible to play the game properly like this. 

I then added 3 power generators and fuelled them constantly for 5 days running. Not once did I generate any power. 

I have zero mods. This is exactly how an unmodded game works. I’ve tried it in 5 different worlds. 5 different lots. Off the grid and not off the grid. Eco Lifestyle fundamentally does not work and we don’t appear to be getting any answers regarding why. 

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  • Adracha's avatar
    Adracha
    5 years ago

    A few different ones. Willow creek, oasis springs, newcrest, san Myshuno and Mt Korombei

  • Adracha's avatar
    Adracha
    5 years ago

    Would any more info help you? Eg specific lots. I know the one in mount koromei was the only empty lot. And the one in willow creek was the empty one opposite the BBF household. 

  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    5 years ago
    @Adracha I don't work for EA. They will ask if they need more info. Just wanted to make sure you don't have the known issue reported for SE.
  • @crinrict Bumping, I have the same problem. No electrical objects, 3 solar panels + generator, I still get around -20 to -30 per day from literally nothing...Wish the bills would be more detailed so that they would show what actually takes power...
  • @crinrictCopperdale or whatever its called, the one with the HighSchool and Auditorium next to it. I built on the empty lot. Every appliance I got is functional off-grid and the only thing that isn't is a computer that has a 5 power consumption rating (Added later to test). I put 3 solar roof panels, 1 wind roof turbine, a generator and had lot-features with the geothermal waters and the other one which reduces electricity costs. I get -20 to -30 daily. If I remove the computer it gets to like -10 to -15, but still, the only other literal appliances I have is the wooden off-grid fridge and the iron off-grid stove, that's it. My lights are candles. I deleted the game from frustration, so don't bother replying. Imma wait for the next Sims and hopefully Paradox teaches EA how to make a Sim game with "Life by You", because this one is just a mess. They don't focus on fixing bugs (Have to rely on the modding community most of the time to fix all the annoying major bugs, some as old as 5 years), but focus on bringing more contentless DLCs that only keeps breaking the game and introduces new bugs.

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