BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T110000 DTSTAMP:20240226T125656Z CREATED:20240226T125655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T125656Z UID:10000361-1725955200-1726225200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Substation II Program - Session I DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of each session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \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: Tuesday\, September 10 – Friday\, September 13\, 2024 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \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 CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students are expected to complete the Substation I program and participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of Substation I). \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,795 \nNon-Members: $4\,150 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n REGISTER NOW\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/2024-substation-ii-program-session-i/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Substation-II-16.9-updated-2.21.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T110000 DTSTAMP:20240226T125547Z CREATED:20240226T125546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T125547Z UID:10000366-1727769600-1728039600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Substation II Program - Session II DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of each session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \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 II: Tuesday\, October 1 – Friday\, October 4\, 2024 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \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 CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students are expected to complete the Substation I program and participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of Substation I). \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,795 \nNon-Members: $4\,150 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n REGISTER NOW\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/2024-substation-ii-program-session-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Substation-II-16.9-updated-2.21.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T110000 DTSTAMP:20240226T125441Z CREATED:20240226T125441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T125441Z UID:10000367-1729584000-1729854000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Substation II Program - Session III DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of each session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \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 III: Tuesday\, October 22 – Friday\, October 25\, 2024 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \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 CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students are expected to complete the Substation I program and participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of Substation I). \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,795 \nNon-Members: $4\,150 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n REGISTER NOW\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/2024-substation-ii-program-session-iii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Substation-II-16.9-updated-2.21.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T110000 DTSTAMP:20240226T125336Z CREATED:20240226T125336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T125336Z UID:10000368-1732003200-1732273200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Substation II Program - Session IV DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of each session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \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 IV: Tuesday\, November 19 – Friday\, November 22\, 2024 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \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 CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students are expected to complete the Substation I program and participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of Substation I). \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,795 \nNon-Members: $4\,150 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n REGISTER NOW\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/2024-substation-ii-program-session-iv/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Substation-II-16.9-updated-2.21.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T110000 DTSTAMP:20250327T130904Z CREATED:20250108T140343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T130904Z UID:10000468-1759824000-1760094000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation II Program (Session I) DESCRIPTION:  \nBuilding on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.  \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\n Unless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays. \n \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: October 7 – October 10\, 2025Session II: October 21 – October 24\, 2025Session III: November 4 – November 7\, 2025Session IV: November 18 – November 21\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session. \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,900 \nNon-Members: $4\,300 \nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program.  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 \n \n More course information URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-ii-program-session-i/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Substation-II-12.27.24-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T110000 DTSTAMP:20250327T131006Z CREATED:20250108T142928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T131006Z UID:10000469-1761033600-1761303600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation II Program (Session II) DESCRIPTION:  \nBuilding on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.  \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays.\n \n \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: October 7 – October 10\, 2025 passedSession II: October 21 – October 24\, 2025Session III: November 4 – November 7\, 2025Session IV: November 18 – November 21\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,900 \nNon-Members: $4\,300 \nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program.  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 \n \n More course information URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-ii-program-session-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Substation-II-12.27.24-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T110000 DTSTAMP:20250327T131100Z CREATED:20250108T143544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T131100Z UID:10000470-1762243200-1762513200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation II Program (Session III) DESCRIPTION:  \nBuilding on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.  \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays.\n \n \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: October 7 – October 10\, 2025 passedSession II: October 21 – October 24\, 2025 passedSession III: November 4 – November 7\, 2025Session IV: November 18 – November 21\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,900 \nNon-Members: $4\,300 \nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program.  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 \n \n More course information URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-ii-program-session-iii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Substation-II-12.27.24-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T110000 DTSTAMP:20250327T131132Z CREATED:20250108T143900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T131132Z UID:10000471-1763452800-1763722800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation II Program (Session IV) DESCRIPTION:  \nBuilding on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.  \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays.\n \n \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: October 7 – October 10\, 2025 passedSession II: October 21 – October 24\, 2025 passedSession III: November 4 – November 7\, 2025 passedSession IV: November 18 – November 21\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,900 \nNon-Members: $4\,300 \nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program.  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 \n \n More course information URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-ii-program-session-iv/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Substation-II-12.27.24-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260325T163349Z CREATED:20251218T182819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163349Z UID:10000560-1790064000-1790258400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session I) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Course Completion Certificate from NEPPA. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \n  \n**Students will be asked to bring a laptop to class for weekly testing** \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026Session II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026Session III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026Session IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \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\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:NEPPA SafetySubstation design 1Substation communication systems \nWeek 2:NEPPA NESC reviewSubstation special elementsSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:Substation design 2Substation system protectionSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:RelaysTransformer testingCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program.  \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 REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\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 register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 group rates.  \n \n Lodging Information\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/2026-substation-ii-program-session-i/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000 DTSTAMP:20260325T163430Z CREATED:20251219T131123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163430Z UID:10000561-1791273600-1791468000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session II) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026\nSession II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026\nSession III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026\nSession IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \n\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \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\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:\nNEPPA Safety\nSubstation design 1\nSubstation communication systems \nWeek 2:\nNEPPA NESC review\nSubstation special elements\nSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:\nSubstation design 2\nSubstation system protection\nSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:\nRelays\nTransformer testing\nCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program. \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 REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\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 register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 group rates.\n \n Lodging Information\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/2026-substation-ii-program-session-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T140000 DTSTAMP:20260325T163508Z CREATED:20251219T131153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163508Z UID:10000562-1792483200-1792677600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session III) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026\nSession II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026\nSession III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026\nSession IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \n\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \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\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:\nNEPPA Safety\nSubstation design 1\nSubstation communication systems \nWeek 2:\nNEPPA NESC review\nSubstation special elements\nSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:\nSubstation design 2\nSubstation system protection\nSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:\nRelays\nTransformer testing\nCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program. \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 REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\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 register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 group rates.\n \n Lodging Information\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/2026-substation-ii-program-session-iii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260325T163542Z CREATED:20251219T131217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163542Z UID:10000563-1793692800-1793887200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session IV) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026\nSession II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026\nSession III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026\nSession IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \n\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \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\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:\nNEPPA Safety\nSubstation design 1\nSubstation communication systems \nWeek 2:\nNEPPA NESC review\nSubstation special elements\nSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:\nSubstation design 2\nSubstation system protection\nSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:\nRelays\nTransformer testing\nCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program. \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 REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\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 register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 group rates.\n \n Lodging Information\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/2026-substation-ii-program-session-iv/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR