It would be great to have non-fossil fuel, reliable, sufficient energy. We just aren't there.
The compromise answer is more nuclear power plants - but the Left won't hear of it. The facts are that these plants have generated massive amounts of electricity for decades with a very low catastrophic failure rate. With proper construction and supervision, they can be maintained safely.
I respect the simple life. I grew up that way to a degree in the woods of Kentucky, and I live around 40,000 Amish who live very simply. But I don't think most Americans are attracted to it. People like their AC, convenient appliances, etc. My observation is the vast majority of people will live simply if they are forced to but will not choose to do it. FWIW
But I get your desire to get off the grid and be more independent. We need a Make the Electrical Grid Great Again movement. Lol.