[TheSageMage]

I haven't seen an answer that actually addresses this beyond the political divide.

The state legislature fear regulation that would limit coal and force a quota of renewable that may be more expensive, while a "cheaper"(coal, gas, etc) resource exists. I try not to see this as a "Look at us we love coal" and more of a "We want cheap energy(and jobs) through any means necessary".

Side note: This isn't my personal view, just an argument I continuously see in this fight.