“Public power” means a community owns and operates its own electric utility, distributing energy to its residents. For over 100 years, consumer-owned, not for profit electric utilities have brought low–cost reliable electric service to customers throughout the United States. Nationally, 1 out of 4 customers is served by a public power company that is owned and operated by local or state governments or rural cooperatives.
To develop and unite public utility professionals by advancing their knowledge, capabilities and voice in the public power industry and workplace.
To be the best and most advanced utility resource and training organization in the Northeast.
APPA Celebrating Public Power 2020
MEAM on Public Power of Massachusetts
NEPPA’s mission is to develop and unite public utility professionals by advancing their knowledge, capabilities, and voice in the industry and workplace. To fulfill that mission, the NEPPA Board of Directors, Committees and Staff invested a great deal of time and energy over the past year in revising our strategic plan.
We are pleased to share the 2021-2023 Strategic Plan which will serve as our roadmap for enacting NEPPA’s vision to be the most valuable utility resource and training organization in the Northeast. Click here to view
2026 HENDRIX AERIAL CABLE INSTALLATION TRAINING Monday, October 19, 2026 (8:00 am - 2:00 pm)NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460 NEPPA has partnered with Marmon Utility/Hendrix to provide a training on how to install Hendrix aerial cable. This 1-day course will include classroom instruction in the morning, followed by hands-on training […]
Building on the success of Substation I, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls, understanding operations, schematics, and diagrams, […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
NEPPA's Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) is back and better than ever, including new instructors, new topics and more interactive sessions. The PUMP program is held in two 3-day in-person sessions on April 14 - 16 and October 27 – 29, 2026 from 8:30am-4:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA […]
Building on the success of Substation I, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls, understanding operations, schematics, and diagrams, […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
Save the Date!Breakfast with the Boss: Power Up! A Hands-On Look at Public PowerBrought to you in partnership with Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 8am - 10amat the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA) Start your day with breakfast and a behind-the-scenes look at public power! Join […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
Human Resources (HR) RoundtableTuesday, December 8, 2026 (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd., Littleton MA 01460) Human Resources plays a vital role in building a positive workplace, supporting employees, navigating challenges, and helping organizations thrive. This roundtable brings together public power colleagues to share ideas, exchange experiences, discuss common challenges, […]
