There are many factors that point to energy self sufficiency as being an important and desirable goal. Today, many homeowners have major problem finding the capital to keep on top of utility payments. In America, the average electricity bill is now more than $2000 on an annual basis, and this will only keep on rising in the future. Heavy energy demand also has an impact on the environment, we should all be clear on our personal carbon footprint and what lifestyle choices impact upon this. The solution to a number of these concerns would be to teach yourself how to build an electric generator that can be installed in your home.