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SUMMARY:2026 Substation I Program (Session III)
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program has been redesigned for 2026! We are excited to offer new content and more interactive learning in this program. Substation I is held in 4 in-person sessions\, each lasting 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) from 8:00am – 2:00pm.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend \nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n  \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I:  March 17 – 19\, 2026\nSession II: March 31 – April 2\, 2026\nSession III: April 14 – 16\, 2026\nSession IV: April 28 – 30\, 2026 \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives \n\nRecognize safety hazards in a substation\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\nIdentify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\nDemonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\nAbility to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\nRecognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topics to be Discussed\nWeek 1: \nApplied mathematics \nBasic electrical theory \nNEPPA Safety \nWeek 2: \nElectrical systems \nSubstation maps & standards \nNEPPA NESC review \nWeek 3:Disconnects & switches \nCircuit breakers \nTransformers \nWeek 4: \nCapacitors\, reactors & surge arrestors \nMetering & instrument transformers \nIntro to Substation DC systems \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nThere are no prerequisites for this course. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What To Bring\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructor\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					John Lanciani\n					Trainer \n					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.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$3\,100\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,600\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please visit our lodging information page for discounted rates.\n			\n				Lodging Information
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-substation-i-program-session-iii/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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SUMMARY:2026 Substation I Program (Session IV)
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program has been redesigned for 2026! We are excited to offer new content and more interactive learning in this program. Substation I is held in 4 in-person sessions\, each lasting 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) from 8:00am – 2:00pm.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend \nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n  \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I:  March 17 – 19\, 2026\nSession II: March 31 – April 2\, 2026\nSession III: April 14 – 16\, 2026\nSession IV: April 28 – 30\, 2026 \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives \n\nRecognize safety hazards in a substation\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\nIdentify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\nDemonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\nAbility to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\nRecognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topics to be Discussed\nWeek 1: \nApplied mathematics \nBasic electrical theory \nNEPPA Safety \nWeek 2: \nElectrical systems \nSubstation maps & standards \nNEPPA NESC review \nWeek 3:Disconnects & switches \nCircuit breakers \nTransformers \nWeek 4: \nCapacitors\, reactors & surge arrestors \nMetering & instrument transformers \nIntro to Substation DC systems \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nThere are no prerequisites for this course. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What To Bring\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructor\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					John Lanciani\n					Trainer \n					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.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$3\,100\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,600\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please visit our lodging information page for discounted rates.\n			\n				Lodging Information
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-substation-i-program-session-iv/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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