Grid-U-cation
2026 GRID-U-CATION
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (7:30 am – 3:30 pm)
NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460
The Grid-U-Cation training program, brought to you by Eaton, provides early career utility professionals with the fundamentals of grid design using real-world application experiences, including planning, substation and distribution applications. Grid-U-Cation is part of Eaton’s utility training series that offers continuing education for utility professionals.
Who Should Attend
This training is recommended for engineers with 0-10 years of experience, but it is open to all engineers interested in the agenda topics.
What to Expect
- Technical training from Eaton’s experts
- Hands-on training with products in a classroom environment
- Ability to see utility equipment and solutions implemented in a safe, controlled environment
- Professional networking with other industry attendees
Agenda
Day 1 – Tuesday, October 13
Welcome & Introductions
Utility Overview
Impacts of Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on the Grid
Transformers
Step Voltage Regulators
Engineering Services
Fuses
Overvoltage Protection (OVP) & Surge Arresters
Day 2 – Wednesday, October 14
Reclosers
Overcurrent Protection (OCP) – Fuses & Recloser Coordination
Underground Terminations
Distribution Capacitors
Padmount Switchgear
Wildfire Mitigation
Q&A / Open Discussion
Instructors
Jorge Perez, PMP
Field Application Engineer, Utility
New England (MA, CT, ME, RI, NH, VT) & Upstate NY
Eaton Power Systems Division, Eaton
Mohamad EL Masri
Utility Field Application Engineer
Western Region
Eaton Cooper Power Systems
Yasir Usmani, P.Eng.
Eaton Application Engineer, Utility Sales Canada
Alice Stage
Eaton Utility Marketing Manager
Bob Kirslis
Eaton Microgrid, DER Application Engineer
Daniel Taormina
Business Development Manager – Utility Transmission and Distribution Services
Electrical Engineering Systems and Services, Eaton
Registration
Registration fees include coffee/tea and lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accomodate.
2026 Registration Fees:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $200
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations can be made up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions are accepted at any time.
Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates.
Questions?
Please contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.