The way I see it is, biggest problem is that government doesn't have clue on how a utility company works to make money.....that is, selling their product. Now if their product gets too expensive people can't afford to use it. If the government forces utilities to push "conservation" of their product..the company makes even less money.
Cheap fuel is the only real answer (nukes) for the future.
Oil and natural gas is the next best solution longterm, Windmills, solar toys are never going to be the answer because so far, you can't store electrical energy other than in a battery.
The entire concept of monster transmision systems, power grids and multiple sources of power is a good thing...but I don't thing I can afford it, how about you.
Bill