If you own your land, you can install and run a generator. Likewise, you can also roll your own services for whatever else you desire to consume.
Nobody forces electricty consumption.
Nobody forces electricty consumption.
People enter electric contracts voluntarily, but maybe you can cite code from one of the municipalities in USA.
[https://www.cailaw.org/media/files/IEL/Publications/2016/gri...]
And most municipalities will refuse to allow on-site grid independent generation, AND refuse to issue a certificate of habitability unless you have reliable power.
Practically, 99% of urban or suburban residences lack the space and other infrastructure to have a safe and effective off grid system up to the relevant codes anyway, especially when the relevant fire codes come into play.
With how weird a setup it is, most municipalities would just refuse to figure it out with you, so good luck getting through that mountain of red tape.
Rural of course, is entirely different.
https://off-grid-home.com/is-it-legal-to-disconnect-your-hom...
If highly depends on your State and also how your off-grid system works.