I always wondered about smart bulbs... How much, per year, do they cost to run idle? Since they appear to use wireless to operate, so there must be at least the draw for that.
http://greenmonk.net/2014/02/20/internet-things-connected-ph...
> [three bulbs + bridge] is the equivalent of leaving a 60W bulb on for a little over an hour and seven minutes per day
But, you're right, i should have used better units, and the x/y/z is right but confusing. your quote from the article is the right way to explain it.