I kinda like 805moparkid's idea of Solar Panels at each house (at least until you stop and think what that would cost each and every person in terms of "start up" / equipment)
Which is why I'm so pissed. Grid tie technology is here, plug and play, for residential/ small business sized installs.
All we need is for someone like Gates or the US govt to offer low interest loans and other incentives so that lower/ mid class can afford to install them. Some of these will have a 10-15 year payoff, and it should be happening NOW
This IS a reality in places in Europe. It does not need research and development. It is HERE