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
Tim Richardson, P.E.
Safety & Technical Trainer
Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. There he served in many management capacity including General Manager.
Most recently, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that.
Tim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach.
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.
