Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method of use for managing loads. More specifically, the present invention generally relates to a system and method of use for managing loads, which utilizes groupings to determine what resources are turned off for a given load shed situation or what resources are turned on for a given load increase situation. In one embodiment the system is comprised of at least one digitally controlled switch being communicatively coupled with a user interface for controlling the digitally controlled switches. The digitally controlled switches are combined into priority dropout groups.