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Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
March 18, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
NEPPA is offering a 1-day basic and technical prerequisite course for anyone looking to attend technical programs or to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory, concepts and mathematic principles.
NEPPA’s Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course is scheduled to be held on March 18, 2025 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).
Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations is designed to be an introduction to the electrical concepts and mathematic principles needed to understand electricity and electrical equipment. This course is a foundational level course that is a basis for additional course work in specific disciplines such as substation, overhead lines and metering.
Who Should Attend
Basic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for:
All field operations personnel including:
>Meter Technicians
>Lineworkers
>Substation Technicians
>Customer Service or Office Personnel looking to understand the product they sell every day
>Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments or disciplines
Location
This 1-day, in-person training will be held at:
NEPPA Training Center
200 New Estate Road
Littleton, MA 01460
Learning Objectives
- Practice and solve mathematic problems used in electrical power measurements
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of electrical theory including electricity and magnetism
- Ability to differentiate between how DC and AC circuits function
- Explain the difference and interconnection of generation, transmission and distribution of electricity
- Demonstrate an understanding of energy and demand, and the difference between Kw and Kwh
- Ability to recognize the utmost importance of electrical safety
Agenda
Agenda details are subject to change.
8:00 am Welcome & Introductions
8:15 am Module 1: Basic Electricity
9:45 am Break
10:00 am Module 2: Basic Mathematics
11:30 am Lunch
12:00 pm Module 3: Electric Power & Energy
1:00 pm Module 4: Electrical Safety
1:30 pm Module 5: Power System Overview
3:00 pm Adjourn
Course Prerequisites
There is no prerequisite for Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations. This course is a basic, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs.
Registration
Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions, please note them on your registration.
| Members: | $295 |
| Non-Members: | $605 |
Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.
Instructor
John Lanciani
Trainer, Northeast Public Power Association
John grew up in Littleton, MA, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005, John took on a supervisory role, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life, as his father was a lineman in Sterling, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.
Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please refer to our Lodging Information page for details on discounted pricing.
Questions?
Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.