I got a Kyocera laser and that's happy with compatible things from eBay.

I did consider laser printers Debster. And then I looked at their energy consumption.

You aren't the only one who worries about this sort of thing!
The trouble with ink tank printers is that you are supposed to leave them switched on all the time, so that they can do periodic nozzle cleaning. However, there's no denying that the ink is a LOT cheaper.
I have used firstcallinks for years without problems.
Which electricity company have you moved to (which presumably doesn't have standing charges)?

Ink prices are ridiculous. I bought a label maker last week. Checked on replacement ink first. Now they make tape that prints via heat so I bought that type. Works good-not sure how much new tape refills cost.

I have solar panels which give me around half my electricity so I don't look at energy consumption. Plus I don't do that much printing. The big plus for me is that laser printed things are waterproof and I sneeze a lot.