Humans truly are creatures of habit. Change is inevitable, dependence on the power grid leaves us vulnerable in many ways, natural and malicious. We are fortunate enough to have installed PV with NEM connectivity before the cutoff and did the research to continue our goal towards energy independence. We all have a choice, let technology work for us or allow technology to determine our fate.
Historical Facts: The fossil fuel industries conspired and successfully halted ongoing efforts to develop Tesla's wireless power system. The same influenced the Reagan administration to end all alternative energy initiatives created by the Carter administration. Time and place slave to the controlling powers of the day.
Today remaining dependant on the grid or not is simply a matter of choice for those that have the resources to make it happen. We currently have a backup power generator and transfer switch tied to our breaker panel (no extension cords). Thank you for your reply and best wishes.