A few years ago under Parnell (and the usual suspects). we we assured that these tax credits were the route to "a million barrels a day" and of a sustained affordable local gas supply .  That has not seemed to work for either oil or gas as promised.  To confirm that fact regarding gas I just received my notice of the latest 8% Enstar price increase (which they announced when gas consumption is at its lowest). . 

A paradigm shift is upon us.  Now only the passage of time and our dwindling cash reserves will force change because when not engaged in self delusion this State has repeatedly demonstrated that it can be blackmailed and bribed by industry and other special interests who have created a custom built legislative process to transfer wealth to themselves.  That system worked as long as there were sufficient funds to placate the masses with the PFD.  Now the jig is up and they have nowhere to turn that will allow them to remain in office.  I have no sympathy for them.