Apex Programming: alert/action when light doesn't turn off (monitored by power usage)

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I have an ATI Hybrid where the LEDs sometimes get stuck on a specific program, even though the ATI control box says it should have changed, mostly when its supposed to dim down at night. It happens once every other week or so, so not often. If I turn it off then on for a second, and back on, it resumes at its scheduled intensity. I have actually replaced the control box for a new one and reprogrammed, but for some reason, still happens.

I was thinking if the APEX can monitor power usage, can I set an alarm and a function to cycle the outlet off then back on 1 second later if the power usage is not less than 10w at 11:15 pm each night?

See the previous night where it was on much longer than it should have. I woke up at 2:30 am and noticed a blue glow coming in the bedroom from downstairs. It should dip down to 8 watts by 11:15 each night. but as you can see, it didn't last night.

EDIT: forgot to upload, see second post.
 
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