It's all about control.

WE SUBSIDIZE OIL; THERE IS NO MAJOR FORM OF ENERGY PRODUCTION NOT SUBSIDIZED BY THE US GOVERNMENT; WE SUBSIDIZE SOLAR; WE SUBSIDIZE WIND; WE SUBSIDIZE ETHANOL; WE SUBSIDIZE HYDROELECTRIC; WE SUBSIDIZE GEOTHERMAL; WE SUBSIDIZE FUSION; WE SUBSIDIZE FISSION; WE SUBSIDIZE COAL; MAYBE IT'S ABOUT POWER - NOT ENERGY