Xbox consoles get new 'carbon aware' green power saving mode - Polygon
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Microsoft has begun testing a new mode that optimizes Xbox Series X to use the most renewable energy possible when in Shutdown. It also recommends switching to Shutdown from much less efficient Sleep mode.
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