There are options for energy. Lots of options, for the individual. However the individual in a lot of cases can not afford them. Solar, wind heat sink building, local geothermal.

Battery tech it seems is improving a lot, but after the headlines of battery improvement, no new stories get put out.

Nuclear is know, and has improved. Nuclear has not only provided power it has provided the power for alternative energy production. People tend to have that "not in my backyard" attitude toward it, so it foster the urge of many to find alternatives.

I hope they do go nuclear, more countries need to shore up their energy production, this will bring more alternative energy people into the game from more parts of the world.