 West Virginia coal is here to stay. No other fuel in the world matches West Virginia coal for base load generation and steel making like a good friend. It's always been and always will be there, keeping the lights on and contributing greatly to our growing economy. In fact, coal continues to sustain 50,000 plus West Virginia jobs, putting food on the table for Mountain State families. Visit friendsofcoal.org to learn more. A message from the Friends of Coal.