How many non-tech people actively choose dark mode?
Editing incorrect argument: More importantly, how many allow setting a specific contrast instead of just “dark mode” as-is.
Note: displays with backlight (the extreme vast majority) display blacks by blocking the light, so the dark mode alone doesn't save anything. There are ones with local dimming that can partially benefit.
Maybe you're right about that not offsetting whatever server costs though. I don't think "develop and maintain" affects the environment, but maybe OP was including human resources.