Abstract: A load distributor for an electric power system having a plurality of loads, each of the loads having a priority level, the load distributor including a first disabling means operable by a first load having a first priority level for disabling at least one other load having a lower priority level. The load distributor may further include second disabling means operable by a second load having a second priority level for disabling another load having a lower priority level, the second load and other load being some of the aforementioned plurality of loads. A thermostat or other variable device may be included in one or more of the loads for selectively varying the priority level of the load.