The technology exists today to economically incorporate individual households to a single grid. Each one of those household is capable of hosting a solar / wind hybrid. Like the one sold by " Windstream Tech.". Battery technology is advancing rapidly. Testla already has one developed that will support the average house for 7 days. We have to convince State, and local,Elected officials to stop perceiving the Constituency as customers , and realize that a totally business oriented approach suppresses demand , but maintains a high liability.Off grid , and Grid tied systems are growing , both in technical advances , and popularity. Prices and availability are improving. We have VERY viable alternatives. They lower the cost of living in places that charge outlandish prices for fuel. Not all Profit needs to be placed in the state's bank account. It could be displayed in more effective ways , such as lower cost of living in areas that have not enjoyed the infrastructure gained by Urban areas.