[GH-ISSUE #1008] High Energy usage #609

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opened 2026-05-05 06:21:51 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 1 comment

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2026-05-05 06:21:51 -06:00

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Originally created by @elenigen on GitHub (Apr 19, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/1008

Before opening the issue, have you...?

Searched for existing issues
Looked through the wiki
Updated MonitorControl to the latest version (if applicable)

Describe the bug

I don't know why, but my Mac is detecting this app as being the Top Energy consumer:

Steps to reproduce

I believe I'm using the default configuration, except for:
Multiple displays: Use combined slider for all displays

Expected behavior

Nothing special other than not draining the battery.

Anything else?

No response

Environment Information (please complete the following information)

- macOS version: 12.2.1 Monterey 
- Mac model: MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
- MonitorControl version: 4.0.2 Build 6965
- Monitor(s): Default and sometimes Apple 27-Inch LED Cinema Display
- Apple Silicon/M1 (yes or no): no

Originally created by @elenigen on GitHub (Apr 19, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/1008 ### Before opening the issue, have you...? - [X] Searched for existing issues - [X] Looked through [the wiki](https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/wiki) - [X] Updated MonitorControl to the latest version (if applicable) ### Describe the bug I don't know why, but my Mac is detecting this app as being the Top Energy consumer: ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/8632319/164079976-29818c9d-482f-46e9-928a-d5b4216de4f7.png) ### Steps to reproduce I believe I'm using the default configuration, except for: `Multiple displays: Use combined slider for all displays` ### Expected behavior Nothing special other than not draining the battery. ### Anything else? _No response_ ### Environment Information (please complete the following information) ```markdown - macOS version: 12.2.1 Monterey - Mac model: MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) - MonitorControl version: 4.0.2 Build 6965 - Monitor(s): Default and sometimes Apple 27-Inch LED Cinema Display - Apple Silicon/M1 (yes or no): no ```

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2026-05-05 06:21:54 -06:00

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:22:00 -06:00

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@the0neyouseek commented on GitHub (Apr 19, 2022):

Hi @elenigen the app is called "Monitor Control", here it really is your display brightness that is using energy 😉
Try lowering your brightness and check if the "Display brightness" disappear

@the0neyouseek commented on GitHub (Apr 19, 2022): Hi @elenigen the app is called "Monitor Control", here it really is your display brightness that is using energy 😉 Try lowering your brightness and check if the "Display brightness" disappear

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2026-05-05 07:05:34 -06:00

[PR #609] [MERGED] Bump version to 3.1.0 #1134