President Obama said during his State of the Union that more nuclear plants need to be built in the U.S. Do you think his remarks will help change opinions about nuclear power?

February 4, 2010 by powergenintl

a) Yes, now that the president has taken a stance, more people will support nuclear power.
b) No, many will continue to oppose construction of new nuclear power plants.
c) I’m not sure

iPod Shuffle Giveaway – Go to our Facebook page for your opportunity to win

February 2, 2010 by powergenintl

We are giving away an iPod Shuffle today – PGI Trivia. Go to our Facebook page and be the first to answer correctly there. http://tinyurl.com/yzrdj2y

Energy Bill Poll

January 26, 2010 by powergenintl

Do you think the Democrats’ loss of a Senate seat will make it easier or harder for Congress to pass an energy bill?

a) Easier

b) Harder

c) No difference

How involved is your company with local or state disaster planning efforts?

January 19, 2010 by powergenintl

a) Very involved. Emergency response agencies are aware of our company, its products and services.

b) Somewhat involved; we would consider helping if a disaster occurred.

c) Not currently involved, but would like to learn more about the process

d) Not interested

Tell us here and vote at www.power-eng.com

Power Generation Emergency Relief for Haiti

January 14, 2010 by powergenintl

PGI and POWER Engineering are trying to learn who is doing what for power generation emergency relief for Haiti, and long-term electricity recovery. Please send names/contacts so PGI and POWER Engineering can share.

Thank you!

For the upcoming spring outage season, what does your scope of work look like?

January 12, 2010 by powergenintl

a) Routine maintenance, no change from previous years
b) Routine maintenance plus deferred projects from 2009
c) A smaller scope of work is planned due to budget issues

Also take this quick vote at www.power-eng.com

How does your company’s 2010 capital expenditure budget compare with 2009?

January 8, 2010 by powergenintl

a) Higher than 2009
b) The same as 2009
c) Lower than 2009

Comment to this post with your answer and vote on POWER Engineering’s website: www.power-eng.com

PGI is now accepting abstract submittals for the 2010 conference program

January 6, 2010 by powergenintl

Submit your abstract for PGI’s 2010 conference by March 19th. This is an opportunity for you to share your insight with more than 18,000 industry colleagues. Topics of interest and online abstract submission form: http://www.power-gen.com/index/conference.html

How do you view the outcome of the Copenhagen climate summit?

December 29, 2009 by powergenintl

A) A failure based on its stated goals and objectives.
B) A good start on negotiations that will take place through 2010.
C) A success since the U.S. and China are discussing emission reduction targets.

Comment to our post and let us know your thoughts.

Onward to Orlando for PGI.

December 23, 2009 by powergenintl

Now that 2009 POWER-GEN International is history, we’re looking ahead to PGI 2010 in Orlando, Dec. 14-16. Our website is all new, with info about the next PGI extravaganza. Want to be on the mailing list? Sign up today. www.power-gen.com