UtiliPoint International Blogging Snapshot Survey Q1 Do you feel that you know what a "blog" is?   Yes No Q2 Do you visit any "blogs" in the energy, natural resources or commodities space?   Yes No - we don't have internet access to these sites, but would like to do so No - not at all

Q3 What role do these blogs play in shaping your business decisions and strategy, if any?   Very important third-party viewpoints that are useful in helping me in pursuit of my business objectives Useful information that factors into my decision making Interesting information, but I rarely use it in my decision making Blog content in the space is of no consequence in helping me make business decisions Other   If "Other," please specify Q4 Can you please provide us with the name or url of a few of the blogs that you use frequently? Q5 Do you think that blogs play a role in the industry?   Yes - Blogs are very important for news and information Yes - They have a growing influence No - Blogs are not at all relevant Don’t know Q6 Does your firm have a blog site?   Yes No - but plan to have one in the future No - and no plan to have one in the future Don’t Know Q7 Do you believe that blogs play a role in corporate communications?   Yes - nowadays they are essential communication tools Yes - I believe that blogs are nice to have corporate communication tools No - not at all I don’t know Q8 Which of the following company types best describes your organization:   Utility/Generator Energy Merchant/Trader Pipeline company Hedge Fund/Bank Other Trader (Pension fund, Endowment Fund, Proprietary etc) Energy End user Education Media Consultant Private Investor Other   If "Other," please specify Q9 What is your title? Q10 In what country are you located? Q11 What is your e-mail address (needed to send the summary report of this survey to you)?