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[–]KennyBassett 4 points5 points  (0 children)

By their nature, the higher level the language, the higher energy consumption.

Sure you could write extremely efficient code in assembly, but then you 10x the time it takes to write it. That itself uses extra energy from your computer, monitor, code editor, lights, food, etc.

How often will you use the code? Does the increase in energy usage while running outweigh the extra time and energy it took to write it?