Re: @45RPM
Wind is a no-go. It costs too much, is an eyesore,, and the greens hate it.
Tidal slows the planet's rotation down, and changes the moon's orbit. It's not sustainable. (Remember, there is no such thing as "renewable energy", entropy says no.)
Hydro works in places where it's possible ... if the greenaholics allow it. Which is unlikely to happen in North America on any large scale, ever again.
Geothermal is VERY location dependent if you want a positive TCO.
Solar is FINALLY a viable solution ... if you are willing to make an investment that just about pays for itself just as the equipment is wearing out to the point of needing replacement. Think of it as (roughly) paying your entire electricity bill in one lump sum for the next 30ish years worth of power (plus a bit for a new battery halfway through). Note that it only works for small estates ... for larger installations it quickly becomes too complex, and a maintenance nightmare.
The only viable, long-term, mass-production option we have for energy is nuclear.