Systems and methods for managing power grid demand

A method for reducing aggregate power cost, the method comprising:

• determining an end device power consumption profile for each of a plurality of end devices, wherein said plurality of end devices are electrically coupled to a control device configured to control power flow to said plurality of end devices;
• storing said end device power consumption profiles in a switching device configured to determine a desired power flow timing for each of said plurality of end devices, wherein said switching device is communicably coupled to said control device;
• determining an optimal rate period with said switching device;
• determining, with said switching device, said desired power flow timing for each of said plurality of end devices such that a power consumption of said plurality of end devices is preferably within said optimal rate period;
• and
• controlling, via said control device, said plurality of end devices such that said desired power flow timing is substantially obtained, thereby reducing aggregate cost per kWhr of said plurality of end devices.