[Osborn F Enready]

Scribller said:
Don't forget the power grid. One of the peculiarities of the electric utilities is that you might be using electricity generated FAR from where you live, even if you have a power plant in the area. Your choices are these: use electricity or don't.

I say:
Yes, but you can with personal expense, become indpendent of the grid,. or even sell power back.

You can also while doing this actively petition and write your represenatives in hopes of pressing the issue.

You could use electricity or not, or become independent. It is a viable option, that is getting more and more realistic everyday.