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SUMMARY:2023 Substation I Program - Session II
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. 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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:\n• Lineworkers or operations employees\n• Substation Technicians\n• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n• Engineers\n• Construction Supervisors\n• Project Managers \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I:  March 28 – 31\, 2023 *     * Day 1\, March 28th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pmSession II: April 18 – 21\, 2023Session III: May 2 – 5\, 2023 Session IV: May 23 – 26\, 2023  \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 ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations3. Practice safely entering\, exiting\, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,700\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,020\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 28\, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has 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. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – January 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + tax\, May 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – January 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax\, April 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2023-substation-i-program/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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SUMMARY:Substation I Program - Session I
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. 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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:\n• Lineworkers or operations employees\n• Substation Technicians\n• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n• Engineers\n• Construction Supervisors\n• Project Managers \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I:  March 28 – 31\, 2023 *     * Day 1\, March 28th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pmSession II: April 18 – 21\, 2023Session III: May 2 – 5\, 2023Session IV: May 23 – 26\, 2023  \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 ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations3. Practice safely entering\, exiting\, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,700\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,020\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 28\, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has 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. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – January 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + tax\, May 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – January 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax\, April 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-i-program-session-ii/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T192637Z
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SUMMARY:Substation I Program:  Session 4
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. 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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:• Lineworkers or operations employees• Substation Technicians• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments• Engineers• Construction Supervisors• Project Managers \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \n Session I:  March 29 – April 1\, 2022 *     * Day 1\, March 29th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Session II: April 26 – 29\, 2022Session III: May 17 – 20\, 2022Session IV: June 7 – 10\, 2022 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation.2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations.3. Practice safely entering\, exiting\, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE.6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer.8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					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\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:  \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040– If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \n Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \n The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $99/night + tax  – Jan 1 -March 31; $119/night + tax – April 1 – Oct 31; $99/night + tax – Nov 1 – Dec 31219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200  \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-substation-i-program-session-4/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T212828
CREATED:20220107T185102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T192603Z
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SUMMARY:Substation I Program:  Session 3
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. 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.  \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:• Lineworkers or operations employees• Substation Technicians• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments• Engineers• Construction Supervisors• Project Managers \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \n Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. Session I:  March 29 – April 1\, 2022 *     * Day 1\, March 29th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Session II: April 26 – 29\, 2022Session III: May 17 – 20\, 2022Session IV: June 7 – 10\, 2022 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation.2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations.3. Practice safely entering\, exiting\, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE.6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer.8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					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\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $99/night + tax  – Jan 1 -March 31; $119/night + tax – April 1 – Oct 31; $99/night + tax – Nov 1 – Dec 31\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\n \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n  \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-substation-i-program-session-3/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T212828
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SUMMARY:Substation I Program:  Session 2
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. 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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:• Lineworkers or operations employees• Substation Technicians• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments• Engineers• Construction Supervisors• Project Managers \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. Session I:  March 29 – April 1\, 2022 *     * Day 1\, March 29th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Session II: April 26 – 29\, 2022Session III: May 17 – 20\, 2022Session IV: June 7 – 10\, 2022 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation.2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations.3. Practice safely entering\, exiting\, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE.6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer.8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					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\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $99/night + tax  – Jan 1 -March 31; $119/night + tax – April 1 – Oct 31; $99/night + tax – Nov 1 – Dec 31\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\n \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n  \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-substation-i-program-session-2/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T212828
CREATED:20220107T172056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T192448Z
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SUMMARY:Substation I Program - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. 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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:\n• Lineworkers or operations employees\n• Substation Technicians\n• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n• Engineers\n• Construction Supervisors\n• Project Managers \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I:  March 29 – April 1\, 2022 *\n     * Day 1\, March 29th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm\nSession II: April 26 – 29\, 2022\nSession III: May 17 – 20\, 2022\nSession IV: June 7 – 10\, 2022 \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\nUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation\n2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\n3. Practice safely entering\, exiting\, and performing maintenance in a substation.\n4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\n5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\n6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\n7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\n8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					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\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $99/night + tax  – Jan 1 -March 31; $119/night + tax – April 1 – Oct 31; $99/night + tax – Nov 1 – Dec 31219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-i-program-session-1/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210619
DTSTAMP:20260414T212828
CREATED:20210317T131914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T132343Z
UID:10000104-1623715200-1624060799@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Substation I Program - Session 4
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing.  Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis program is designed for the following: \n>Lineworkers or operations employees\n>Substation Technicians\n>Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n>Engineers\n>Construction Supervisors\n>Project Managers \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours  \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing.  Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \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>Recognize safety hazards in a substation\n>Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\n>Practice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\n>Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\n>Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\n>Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\n>Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\n>Recognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites \nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing.  The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  \nRegistration 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 Members:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 16\, 2021.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					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\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.\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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:  \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n  \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-i-program-session-4/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210522
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SUMMARY:Substation I Program - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing.  Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis program is designed for the following: \n>Lineworkers or operations employees >Substation Technicians >Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments >Engineers >Construction Supervisors >Project Managers \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours  \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing.  Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \n Session II:  April 20 – 23\, 2021 Session III:  May 18 – 21\, 2021 Session IV:  June 15 – 18\, 2021 \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>Recognize safety hazards in a substation\n>Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\n>Practice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\n>Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\n>Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\n>Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\n>Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\n>Recognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites \nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing.  The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  \nRegistration 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 Members:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 16\, 2021.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					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\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.\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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:  \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n  \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTSTAMP:20260414T212828
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T190048Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Substation I Program - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing.  Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis program is designed for the following: \n>Lineworkers or operations employees\n>Substation Technicians\n>Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n>Engineers\n>Construction Supervisors\n>Project Managers \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours  \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing.  Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \n Session II:  April 20 – 23\, 2021 Session III:  May 18 – 21\, 2021 Session IV:  June 15 – 18\, 2021 \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>Recognize safety hazards in a substation\n>Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\n>Practice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\n>Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\n>Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\n>Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\n>Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\n>Recognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites \nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing.  The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  \nRegistration 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 Members:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 16\, 2021.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					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\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.\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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:  \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n  \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2021-substation-i-program-session-2/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210403
DTSTAMP:20260414T212828
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T172035Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Substation I Program - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing.  Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \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  \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours  \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing.  Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I:  March 30 – April 2\, 2021 *\n                  * Day 1\, March 30th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm\nSession II:  April 20 – 23\, 2021\nSession III:  May 18 – 21\, 2021\nSession IV:  June 15 – 18\, 2021\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				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing.  The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  \nRegistration 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 Members:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 16\, 2021.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					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\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.\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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \n Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460 (978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public PowerClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax 242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast) 219 Littleton Road Westford\, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-i-program/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T212828
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T175134Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Substation I Program
DESCRIPTION:2020 Substation I Program  \n September – November\, 2020         |       NEPPA Training Center (Littleton\, MA) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2020-substation-i-program/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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