Decentralized power generation is the only way we will free ourselves from the fossil fuel cartel, and power generation monopolies.
Stop waiting for your government to fix your problems for you. Government subsidized wind farms and solar fields are not the answer, they are just another corporate money maker that you are paying for. A self sustaining power generation and storage system (wind,solar or hydro) in your house, or shared with a neighbour or two, is simple to install and maintain, and they are affordable to most home owners.
Gas and oil are not going to cheaper in the future, taxes on them both will not be cheaper in the future, electricity prices will not be cheaper in the future. Be self sufficient, it is a great feeling.