Anchorage Daily News: Four years ago, Harvey Bowers launched a crusade to get off the grid after a line-clearing crew dropped a tree on a pen housing his pet reindeer. So far, the Wasilla area bed and breakfast owner is finding it easier than he thought. He’s not energy independent by a long shot. But he’s cut his home power bills nearly in half by switching to energy-efficient light bulbs and installing his own solar power system. “I haven’t gotten rid of anything (appliances). I haven’t turned off …