BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.15.20//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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20260414T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220449 CREATED:20251027T182418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T125431Z UID:10000532-1776175200-1776178800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - April DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nDan Burwitz\,Cybersecurity Manager forVantage Point\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description: In the realm of cybersecurity\, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer\, revolutionizing both defensive and offensive strategies. This presentation explores the intersection of AI and cybersecurity\, examining its dual nature of fortifying defenses and fueling the capabilities of malicious actors. Vantage Point Solutions discusses the potential of AI to become the ultimate ally or adversary in the ongoing battle for security. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-april/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20251027T182355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T145226Z UID:10000531-1773151200-1773154800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - March DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:Eric WhitneyTeam Lead and IT Directorat Insource\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:The AI Catalyst: How to Accelerate Your Business\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description:  \nJoin us for a comprehensive webinar designed to help businesses and organizations navigate the early stages of their AI journey. This session will demystify the “black box” of Artificial Intelligence\, providing actionable guidance on how to transition from observing the trends to actively using the tools. We will cover the essential skills needed to communicate with AI (prompting)\, how to leverage the tools that are already available to you\, and break down the stigma that AI is “too technical” for the average user. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to integrate AI into their workflows. \n  \nAbout Insource: \nInsource Services\, Inc. (Insource) is a consulting organization focused on providing our clients with unsurpassed services in finance and accounting\, human resources\, training\, facilitation\, and information technology. \nFounded in 1993\, Insource offers cost-effective\, outsourced expertise to organizations experiencing growth and change. As a trusted partner\, we can perform all accounting\, finance\, technology\, and human resource functions scaled up or down to meet your unique needs. We also offer training and facilitation services on various topics\, ranging from leadership development to culture building\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, and in compliance areas associated with our core consulting areas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-march/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20251027T182333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T122315Z UID:10000530-1770732000-1770735600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - February DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter: Todd Bard\, Partner & Co-FounderLEE Thermal Energy Storage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Thermal Energy Storage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description: How thermal energy storage can help off peak surplus power supply and Demand Response Programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-february/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20251027T182053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T164253Z UID:10000528-1768312800-1768316400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - January DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nHolly Baird\, Owner & Director of Utility Accounts\nKatie Barkley\, Owner & Director of Innovationfor Milepost\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Utility Program Optimization: Aligning Impact\, Operations\, and Strategy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description:In this webinar\, Holly Baird and Katie Barkley from Milepost will share how treating your utility program like a business can lead to better performance\, smarter investments\, and deeper customer alignment. You’ll learn a practical framework built around three core pillars: Customer Desirability\, Program Operations\, and Organizational Alignment\, to help you reflect\, assess\, and strengthen your program’s impact. \nAbout Milepost:Milepost specializes in the human side of energy to make technical solutions work. Through integrated Program Design & Optimization\, and Stakeholder Engagement\, Milepost ungineerers™ build trust among utilities\, energy programs\, and the communities they serve\, enabling them to solve energy challenges more effectively and with broader support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-january/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20250103T162339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T112921Z UID:10000463-1765288800-1765292400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nChris Pimentel\, Sr. Accounts StrategistSiemens\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Flexible Load and Grid Management \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description: Inverter-based resource challenges\, extremely constrained supply\, dramatic coincident peak load increases across aging grid infrastructure\, both now and in coming decades\, are impacting distribution performance and reliability in complex ways.  Flexible load management\, increasing distribution grid transparency and broader control offer resilient solution benefits and lower costs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-40/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20250103T162208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T120803Z UID:10000461-1760450400-1760454000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nNEPPA’s Safety Committee Members\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:This newly formed committee will explain its role and solicit feedback on what issues/tasks it should take on.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-38/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20250103T162122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T151053Z UID:10000460-1757426400-1757430000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:NetwatchZane Hickman\, Business Development ManagerTom Walsh\, Business Development ManagerJeff Wagner\, National Accounts Manager\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:This presentation will be about protecting critical infrastructure via proactive video monitoring. (PVM). PVM is the process of protecting people\, properties\, and profits\, by Detecting\, Assessing\, Intervening\, and Reporting attempted crimes via personalized talkdowns. 98% of the time data shows the incidents are deterred without need to escalate to authorities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-37/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20250103T162053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T122055Z UID:10000459-1755007200-1755010800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nBrendan Cook\, Senior Sales ExecutiveConvey (Formerly Message Broadcast)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Customer Engagement Challenges & Best Practices\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description: Power providers’ customers across the US are facing challenges with affordability\, shifting regulation\, environmental stress and information availability. Convey’s customer engagement approach provides public power providers with omnichannel tools no matter where you are in your customer journey. Join Convey for a conversation on key provider case studies\, industry best practices and the benefits of a personalized approach. \nAbout Convey: Convey delivers intelligent customer workflows that humanize connections in regulated environments. Formerly Message Broadcast\, Convey transforms compliance requirements into streamlined experiences through purpose-built solutions that deliver measurable impact for utilities and essential service providers while efficiently managing millions of interactions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-36/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20250103T162017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T122124Z UID:10000458-1751983200-1751986800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nRobert Kabera\, President & CEO ofSheltera\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Enhancing Vegetation Management Efficiency: A Discussion – When Utilities and Tree Services Team Up for the Win with AI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description: This talk will discuss a collaborative effort between an electric utility provider and a tree service company\, which began in September 2024. Utilizing an advanced AI platform\, the partnership aimed to optimize vegetation management processes\, significantly diminishing the time and costs commonly associated with vegetation pruning. This panel outlines the challenges traditionally faced in vegetation management and demonstrates how advanced AI technologies can provide innovative solutions that enhance service reliability\, safety\, and operational efficiency. \nAbout Sheltera: Sheltera has assembled the best available technologies and methodologies into a cohesive platform that addresses every aspect of vegetation management by bundling all vegetation management workflows into one platform\, ensuring that utility companies can meet their operational goals seamlessly. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-35/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20250103T161935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T142748Z UID:10000457-1749564000-1749567600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nPasi MiettinenCEO\, Sagewell\, Inc. (Cambridge\, MA)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:What (unexpected) lessons can Massachusetts learn from AMI data analysis of electrification in Norway\, Texas\, Florida\, and Kentucky?\nWhat happens to utilities when over 50% of customers have EVs\, or 100% of customers have electric heat? Case studies from utilities that have experienced these situations will be discussed\, as well as the implications for distribution planning\, capacity procurement and load management. The same trends are already visible in New England AMI data – are we ready for what is coming? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-34/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20250103T161826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T190846Z UID:10000456-1747144800-1747148400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nFred Amuna\, Engineering Manager – Automation(SEL) Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:\nThe Role of Automation in Modern Utility Operations:Insights on how SCADA and automation can support operational efficiency and grid resilience\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-33/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20250103T161603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T174345Z UID:10000455-1744120800-1744124400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nMarcos MenezesGeneral Manager\, Battery Energy Storage SystemsWEG Electric Corp. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic: Microgrids for Grid Resilience:What is a microgrid? What is it for ? and Why include energy storage systems in a microgrid?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-32/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20250103T161048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T185048Z UID:10000454-1741701600-1741705200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters:\nTom Heller – Executive Director\, TAPSJane Cirrincione – Assistant General Manager\, Northern California Power Agency \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:What is TAPS and what does TAPS do for Public Power? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-31/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20241028T150720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T132304Z UID:10000423-1739282400-1739286000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nLoreto Sarracini (Acumen) John McClean (Util-Assist)\, and Justin Neuberger (Paladin Technologies)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Physical Security –How Can NEPPA Members Address the Risks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description: Acumen\, Util-Assist\, and Paladin have partnered to provide a comprehensive end-to-end physical security solution tailored for public power and their associated municipalities. This presentation will describe the current physical security threat landscape for public power\, and will provide pragmatic recommendations for NEPPA members to address these risks. Utility case studies will be provided. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-30/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20241028T145514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T001913Z UID:10000422-1736863200-1736866800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nLuke Peffers\, PHD\nCEO and Co-FounderNEXUS Weather & Climate\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Embrace Uncertainty\, Act With Confidence: A New Approach to Weather Forecasting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description: \nJoin Nexus Weather & Climate as we dive into the world of uncertainty\, risk\, and how people will interact with weather in an ever-changing future. Discover how embracing uncertainty can unlock new ways of thinking and build confidence in understanding the world around you. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-29/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20240215T142106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T152003Z UID:10000358-1733839200-1733842800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Presenters:\nBrandon Mauch\,Managing Director of Operations & Strategy\nRobert LaFaso\, Director of Forecasting & Valuation \nPaul Eory\, Director of Resource Planning\n  \n  \nTopic: Planning for Reliability in the Energy Transition\n  \nDescription: \nJoin Ascend Analytics\, the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for energy markets\, for a webinar titled “Planning for Reliability in the Energy Transition.” \nKey Topics: \n\nAnalytical Frameworks for Winter Storm Risk: Learn how to effectively plan for and mitigate the impacts of severe winter weather on energy systems.\nWeather Integrated Planning: Discover how integrating weather data into planning processes can enhance reliability and decision-making.\nGas and Power Price Volatility: Understand the factors driving price fluctuations and strategies to manage this volatility.\nImpacts of Clean Energy Goals in ISO-NE: Explore the implications of clean energy targets on the ISO New England region.\nCapacity Price Trajectory: Gain insights into the future trends of capacity pricing and their potential impacts.\n\n  \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-28/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20240215T141859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T161532Z UID:10000357-1731420000-1731423600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Presenters:Kristen Bousquet\, Senior Manager of Utility Partnerships\, and Logan Donahoo\, Senior Manager of Programs.The Arbor Day Foundation\n  \nTopic:\nStrengthening Customer Connections Through Trees\nArbor Day Foundation’s partnership with utilities through our Tree Line Recognition and Energy-Saving Trees programs. Founded in 1972\, the Arbor Day Foundation is the world’s largest membership nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-27/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20240215T141627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T130107Z UID:10000356-1728396000-1728399600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Presenter:Dominic Dillon\, President & CEO of3B Protection\, International\nTopic:Physical SecurityBallistic Perimeter Security\nLearn how you can protect your substation with a ballistic perimeter wall\, ballistic gate and ballistic man door. 3B Protection provides ballistic\, blast\, and break-in protection (UL 752 Level 8\, 9 and 10). 3B delivers ballistic projects (perimeter wall\, interior firewalls) with speed\, certainty and safey!\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-26/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20240215T141358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T123756Z UID:10000355-1725976800-1725980400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Topic:How vehicle-mounted cameras + AIcan help you better manage the grid while reducing costs\nPresenter: \nJuliet Su\, Head of Product for Noteworthy AI\n \nCompany Info: Noteworthy provides AI-powered camera systems that mount non-intrusively on fleet vehicles to automatically geolocate and capture high-resolution imagery of distribution poles as the vehicles drive. Proprietary machine learning models enable several applications in a single truck roll\, including asset inventory/GIS clean-up\, asset inspections\, vegetation management\, third-party attachment assessments\, lighting audits\, and more.\n\nPresentation Description: Explore how Noteworthy AI’s advanced vehicle-mounted camera system revolutionizes utility field operations across the US. This presentation will highlight how their technology works and its tangible benefits\, from boosting grid reliability to optimizing vegetation management.\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-25/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20240215T141114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T155524Z UID:10000354-1723557600-1723561200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Tomer Borenstein\, Co-Founder & Chief Technical Officer of BlastPoint\nTopic: “How Utilities Use Data & AI to Increase Engagement\, Grow Programs\, and Improve Satisfaction”\n\nLearn how utilities are using data & AI to better engage hard to reach customers\, expand programs & ensure energy equitability\, and improve satisfaction. Discover how these solutions improve operational efficiency and deliver exceptional customer service experiences.\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-24/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20240215T140740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T112749Z UID:10000353-1720533600-1720537200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Presenter:Joshua Simmons\, P.E.\, Founder & CEO ofCogito Innovations\nTopic: “An Introduction to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Solutions for Mission-Critical Operations”.  An overview of how LEO networks function\, a comparision of the major providers in the market today\, a presentation of utility use cases and a few deployment case studies showing the purpose/result of each.\n  \n  \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-23/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20240215T140243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T173022Z UID:10000352-1718114400-1718118000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Topic: \nSecurity Best Practices:Infrastructure\, Data &How to securely introduce AI into your organization.\n \n \nPresenter: Tricia King\, Vertikal6\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-22/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20240215T135556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T171947Z UID:10000351-1715695200-1715698800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Topic: Employee Recruitment\, Selection and Retention \nPresenter: Dr. Art Graziano\, BELD\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-21/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20231115T203836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T140428Z UID:10000330-1712671200-1712674800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:What’s happening on the DC Hill…\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Elizabeth Whitney\, Meguire Whitney \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-20/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20231115T203356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T165528Z UID:10000329-1710252000-1710255600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Climate Resilience Planning for Utilities DESCRIPTION:Climate Resilience Planning for Utilities\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Ashton Raffety\, & Charles Doktycz\, Argonne National Laboratory  \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-19/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20231115T203152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T204751Z UID:10000328-1707832800-1707836400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Equipment Financing DESCRIPTION:Equipment Financing \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Adam Wagner\, FAEF \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-18/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20231115T202814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T134316Z UID:10000327-1704808800-1704812400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - QiloWatt – Dashboards to help Consumers make Sense of the Grid DESCRIPTION:QiloWatt – Dashbords to help Consumers make Sense of the Grid\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  David Brost & Cyril Brunner \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-17/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20230110T193052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T142302Z UID:10000249-1702389600-1702393200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Automated Line Patrol Test – Plymouth County\, MA DESCRIPTION:Automated Line Patrol Test – Plymouth County\, MA\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn about a pilot program conducted in Plymouth County\, MA for (2) electric utilities working to mitigate outage and wildfire potential using automated vehicle-based thermography. This presentation includes both inspection and GIS related initiatives. \nPresenter:  Dustin Birge – CEO\, Fast Forward \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-16/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-lll-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20230110T192910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T153336Z UID:10000248-1699970400-1699974000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday: Block Energy: Autonomous Community Energy Systems DESCRIPTION:Block Energy: Autonomous Community Energy Systems\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Gary Oppedahl\, Vice President\, Emerging Technologies \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-15/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-lll-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T220450 CREATED:20230110T192714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T173734Z UID:10000247-1696946400-1696950000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Employee Safety - Protecting your most important assets! DESCRIPTION:Topic:  Employee Saftey – Protecting your most important assets!\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Terry L Choate\, Jr.\, CEO & President\, Blue U Defense \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-14/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-lll-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR