Our Community

To help meet their mission, the board of directors has elected to address key issues and to exchange experiences—especially in the area of safety. Each year, the CUG Annual Meeting — co-located with POWERGEN International —brings together hundreds of coal industry professionals for  three days of in-depth educational sessions as well as targeted networking that allows for candid discussion on a variety of topics. 

The Users’ Group also develops a series of recommended better practices to encourage maximum safety when utilizing this valuable low-sulfur fuel. Members are provided with a list of power plants consuming sub bituminous coal, annual consumption statistics, conference papers from past meetings, an industry on-line discussion forum, and other services. Suppliers to the industry are encouraged to support the group through corporate membership options and receive recognition online and during the event.

VALUE STATEMENTS:

Safety & Health – We recognize that those who work in coal-related industries face many on-the-job hazards. We will be a critical resource that will help them safely perform their jobs so they can return safe and healthy to their home and families each day.

Reliability - Coal producers, transporters and consumers require reliable availability and use of this valuable commodity. We will improve reliability through the creation, sharing and implementation of industry-preferred practices.

Education – Our efforts to educate begin with the fundamentals of coal, its handling and ultimately its consumption.

Innovation – We are not content with the status quo. Leveraging the coal industry’s vast experience, we look for new technologies and methods to share that improve ways to safely and reliably utilize coal.

Awareness – We support efforts to raise awareness to coal users and the general public in elevating the benefits of the safe and efficient use of coal.

Community – Our goal is to bring together coal users through conferences, networking and various educational summits to promote and strengthen the safe and responsible use of coal.