In some ways I want to simplify things.

Wood stove, solar water heater (in the summer) wood stove water heater in the winter, in floor heat from the wood stove. I live in a fairly windy so a windmill to generate electricity would be nice to keep my bills down would be nice. If I had a stream or river nearby Ild look into a hydro generator.

Ild like to limit useage of the electric grid but also limit my usage of heating oil or natural gas if its ever available on my street. Heating with wood is much cheaper and is a renewable resource. Using solar panels to heat water is completely free if done right, minus the initial expense.

While Ill simplify parts of my life I do want to keep my computors, interweb, and digital entertainment.

Or am I misunderstanding the topic.