Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for controlling backup power consumption by network devices in a network environment. In some examples, a backup power consumption plan for controlling power consumption by network devices of a network environment from a UPS of the network environment is identified. An interruption of power deliver over a main power delivery channel to the network devices during operation of the network devices can be detected. Subsequently, power consumption by the network devices from the UPS can be selectively controlled on a per-device basis according to the backup power consumption plan. Specifically, power consumption by the network devices from the UPS can be controlled on a per-device basis according to the backup power consumption plan in response to detecting the interruption of power delivery over the main power delivery channel to the network devices.