System and method for dynamically adjusting routing metrics based on power consumption

An apparatus comprising:

• at least one processor configured to:
• determine a first collection interval corresponding to retrieval of a first data set specifying first power consumption information and first associated power cost information for a plurality of routing nodes during the first collection interval, the first power consumption information including actual power consumed by the plurality of routing nodes during operation within the first collection interval, and
• compare the first data set with a second data set specifying second power consumption information and second associated power cost information for the plurality of routing nodes during a second collection interval, the second power consumption information including actual power consumed by the plurality of routing nodes during operation within the second collection interval, and
• determine routing metrics of the plurality of routing nodes based on the comparison of the first data set with the second data set,
• wherein the routing metrics specify relative desirability of the plurality of routing nodes for establishing one or more communication paths formed by one or more of the plurality of routing nodes based on the routing metrics,
• wherein the routing metrics are determined based upon fluctuations in power consumption information of the plurality of routing nodes, fluctuations in associated power cost information, or a combination thereof.