Modulating and optimizing operation parameters such as power usage of wireless networks include determining a baseline reference level for a network demand at a base station in a network during a first time interval. The transmission power of the base station corresponding to the baseline reference level is determined, and the network demand at the base station in the network is forecasted during a second time interval. A difference between the projected network demand and the baseline reference level at the second time is determined. The transmission power of the base station is adjusted by a predetermined increment during the second time interval based at least on the difference.