NEPPA

Strategic Rate Setting: Balancing Utility and Customer Needs
2025-05-29 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
This in-person, instructor-led program will be presented in one full-day session being held Thursday, May 29th from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460).

NEPPA has partnered with Mark Beauchamp (CPA, CMA, MBA), President of Utility Financial Solutions to provide top-notch financial literacy training in the area of utility rate setting. Mark Beauchamp has over 33 years of experience developing rate studies for utilities across the United States. The electric utility industry—both nationwide and in the Northeast—is undergoing rapid transformation, rendering traditional pricing models increasingly ineffective. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of modern rate design strategies that ensure cost recovery while balancing economic, social, and environmental objectives.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for utility professionals, regulators, and policymakers seeking a deeper understanding of rate design and its role in an evolving energy market.

Utility Financial Professionals
Management/Decision Makers
Engineering

Course Overview
Participants will explore rate structures that better align customer pricing with utility costs while providing customers with more control over their electric charges. Whether restructuring rates for emerging technologies like solar and electric vehicles (EVs) or balancing fixed and variable cost recovery, this course prepares attendees to proactively address the complexities of an evolving utility environment.Through interactive discussions and real-world case study analyses, participants will develop actionable insights into strategic rate planning.

Registration
To register, please click the button below. Upon completion of the Program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NEPPA. Registration fees include breakfast and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.

2025 Registration fees are as follows:

NEPPA Members: $389Non-Members: $489

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 2)
2025-05-20 08:00 - 2025-05-23 14:00 | MA
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program.

In addition to classroom time, students are expected to:
Self-study by reading the material
Track, record, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training
Track, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms
Each year, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism, safety, and proper technique.

Attendance Policy
Students are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time, training, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program, all students must complete the full program requirements.

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Substation I Program (Session IV)
2025-05-20 08:00 - 2025-05-23 11:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Who should Attend
This program is designed for the following:

Lineworkers or operations employees
Substation Technicians
Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments
Engineers
Construction Supervisors
Project Managers

Course Dates & Hours
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.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: March 18 – 21, 2025 passedSession II: April 8 – 11, 2025 passedSession III: April 29 – May 2, 2025 passedSession IV: May 20 – 23, 2025

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

Learning Objectives

Recognize safety hazards in a substation
Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations
Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.
Identify and classify equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions including PPE
Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA, as well as basic switching and tagging.
Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer
Recognize applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

Course Prerequisites
Students are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I.

Registration Fees
2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.

Members:
$2,900

Non-Members:
$4,300

Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the program start date. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

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Tactical Tuesday
2025-05-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.

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Presenter:
Fred Amuna, Engineering Manager – Automation(SEL) Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

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Topic:
The Role of Automation in Modern Utility Operations:Insights on how SCADA and automation can support operational efficiency and grid resilience

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 (Session 2)
2025-05-13 08:00 - 2025-05-16 14:00 | MA

NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-05-08 09:00 - 12:00 | MA
Hull, MA
For more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200.

NEPPA's RodE&O Conference & Expo
2025-05-06 08:00 - 2025-05-08 17:00 | MA
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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2, Group B (Session 2)
2025-04-29 08:00 - 2025-05-02 14:00 | MA

Substation I Program (Session III)
2025-04-29 08:00 - 2025-05-02 11:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Who should Attend
This program is designed for the following:

Lineworkers or operations employees
Substation Technicians
Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments
Engineers
Construction Supervisors
Project Managers

Course Dates & Hours
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.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: March 18 – 21, 2025 passedSession II: April 8 – 11, 2025 passedSession III: April 29 – May 2, 2025Session IV: May 20 – 23, 2025

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

Learning Objectives

Recognize safety hazards in a substation
Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations
Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.
Identify and classify equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions including PPE
Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA, as well as basic switching and tagging.
Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer
Recognize applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

Course Prerequisites
Students are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I.

Registration Fees
2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.

Members:
$2,900

Non-Members:
$4,300

Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the program start date. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2, Group A (Session 2)
2025-04-22 08:00 - 2025-04-25 14:00 | MA

Tactical Tuesday
2025-04-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.

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Presenter:
Marcos MenezesGeneral Manager, Battery Energy Storage SystemsWEG Electric Corp.

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Topic: Microgrids for Grid Resilience:What is a microgrid? What is it for ? and Why include energy storage systems in a microgrid?

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1, Group B (Session 2)
2025-04-08 08:00 - 2025-04-11 14:00 | MA

Substation I Program (Session II)
2025-04-08 08:00 - 2025-04-11 11:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Who should Attend
This program is designed for the following:

Lineworkers or operations employees
Substation Technicians
Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments
Engineers
Construction Supervisors
Project Managers

Course Dates & Hours
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.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: March 18 – 21, 2025 passedSession II: April 8 – 11, 2025Session III: April 29 – May 2, 2025Session IV: May 20 – 23, 2025

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

Learning Objectives

Recognize safety hazards in a substation
Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations
Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.
Identify and classify equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions including PPE
Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA, as well as basic switching and tagging.
Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer
Recognize applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

Course Prerequisites
Students are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I.

Registration Fees
2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.

Members:
$2,900

Non-Members:
$4,300

Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the program start date. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1, Group A (Session 2)
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-04-04 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

(URD) Underground Residential Distribution Program
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-04-03 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program is a 3-day course held
Tuesday, April 1st – Thursday, April 3rd, 2025

at the NEPPA Training Center
(200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460)

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for NEPPA members who build or maintain Underground Residential Distribution Systems.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the program, participants will understand:

NEPPA URD/UCD design & construction best practices

Tools, equipment, troubleshooting
URD/UCD maps
Hands-on work with pre-molded terminations and testing equipment.
Have the knowledge and skill in all aspects of URD/UCD installation, operation, and maintenance.
Understand safety practices, as they pertain to URD/UCDs and related work, will be defined and demonstrated

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General Foreman Roundtable
2025-03-27 08:30 - 13:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
2025 General Foreman RoundtableMarch 27, 2025 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center

Northeast Public Power is excited to host General Foreman from the region to come together for this interactive roundtable discussion. This year’s General Foreman Roundtable will be held Thursday, March 27, 2005 from 8:30am-1:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).

NEPPA’s General Foreman Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among those leading the day-to-day operations of our public power utility operations. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of each topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged.

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Registration
Registration includes coffee and baked goods in the morning and afternoon lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions, please make note of them when you register.

2025 Roundtable Fees:
Members $50
Non-Members $75

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the event. Substitutions can be made at any time.

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Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us at registrar@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.

Industry Day - Hosted by Powertech
2025-03-26 08:00 - 16:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pmNEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460
Industry days are packed full of hands-on demos, introducing you to new and innovative products. Hosted by one our affiliate members, attendees get access to learn, ask questions and see up close, what is up and coming in the industry.

This event is open to all members, but geared towards operations personnel and management.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
This event is free for members of NEPPA.
Advance Registration Required

Register to Attend

What to Expect:

Agenda subject to change
8:00 – 8:30 – Coffee/Pastries and Registration
8:30 – 8:45 – TE Welcome Address and Overview
8:45 – 9:30 – TE Material Science Technology
9:30- – 10:00 – Low Voltage TE vs Market Players
10:00 – 10:15 – Break
10:15 – 11:45 – Low Voltage Demonstration and Installation
12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 – MV Cable Design and Stress Control
1:30 – 2:00 – Splices/Terminations TE vs Market Players
2:00 – 2:30 – Shearbolt Connectors TE vs Market Players
2:30 – 3:00 – Demo & Installation Splices and Terminations
3:00 – 4:00 – Ampact Fired-ILDs & BAT – Hot Sticking if needed

Presenters:

Steve MingioneRegional Account Manager – Northeast EnergyTE Connectivity

Mike CostelloSales RepresentativePowertech Associates / Utility Power Supply Company

Metering I Program
2025-03-25 08:00 - 2025-03-26 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Metering I is a 2-day course held Tuesday, March 25th – Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 from 8am – 3pm at theNEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460)

NEPPA’s Metering I Program is designed to be an introduction to the fundamentals of meter equipment and safety. The Program will introduce how meters are used as an integral part of the distribution system and why their accurate and efficient readings are critical to a utility’s success.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for:
• Intermediate or transitioning Meter Technicians
• Lineworkers
• Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to successfully:

Demonstrate a foundational/introductory knowledge of meter use, demand and digital vs. analog meters.
Practice hands-on safe installation and removal of a meter.
Calculate and demonstrate the safe measurement of electricity.
Recognize meter theft, revenue protection controls, and how to safely install service and conduct inspections.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of net metering, demand metering and reverse metering.
Accurately identify faulty equipment and troubleshoot solutions

COURSE PREREQUISITES
Students are expected to have completed NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing.

REGISTRATION
2025 Registration fees includes supplemental materials listed above and lunch each day.
Members: $1,000
Non-Members: $1,550

Cancellations are accepted until two-weeks prior to the start of the program. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session.

To register, please click the button below and complete your registration online.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 1)
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-03-21 14:00 | MA

Substation I Program (Session I)
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-03-21 11:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Who should Attend
This program is designed for the following:

Lineworkers or operations employees
Substation Technicians
Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments
Engineers
Construction Supervisors
Project Managers

Course Dates & Hours
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.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: March 18 – 21, 2025Session II: April 8 – 11, 2025Session III: April 29 – May 2, 2025Session IV: May 20 – 23, 2025

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

Learning Objectives

Recognize safety hazards in a substation
Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations
Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.
Identify and classify equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions including PPE
Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA, as well as basic switching and tagging.
Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer
Recognize applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

Course Prerequisites
Students are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I.

Registration Fees
2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.

Members:
$2,900

Non-Members:
$4,300

Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the program start date. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

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Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
2025-03-18 08:00 - 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA is offering a 1-day basic and technical prerequisite course for anyone looking to attend technical programs or to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory, concepts and mathematic principles.
NEPPA’s Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course is scheduled to be held on March 18, 2025 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).
Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations is designed to be an introduction to the electrical concepts and mathematic principles needed to understand electricity and electrical equipment. This course is a foundational level course that is a basis for additional course work in specific disciplines such as substation, overhead lines and metering.

Who Should Attend
Basic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for:
All field operations personnel including:
>Meter Technicians>Lineworkers>Substation Technicians>Customer Service or Office Personnel looking to understand the product they sell every day>Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments or disciplines

Location
This 1-day, in-person training will be held at: NEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate Road Littleton, MA 01460

Learning Objectives

Practice and solve mathematic problems used in electrical power measurements
Demonstrate a basic understanding of electrical theory including electricity and magnetism
Ability to differentiate between how DC and AC circuits function
Explain the difference and interconnection of generation, transmission and distribution of electricity
Demonstrate an understanding of energy and demand, and the difference between Kw and Kwh
Ability to recognize the utmost importance of electrical safety

Agenda
Agenda details are subject to change.
8:00 am Welcome & Introductions8:15 am Module 1: Basic Electricity9:45 am Break10:00 am Module 2: Basic Mathematics11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 3: Electric Power & Energy1:00 pm Module 4: Electrical Safety1:30 pm Module 5: Power System Overview3:00 pm Adjourn

Course Prerequisites There is no prerequisite for Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations. This course is a basic, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs.

RegistrationRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions, please note them on your registration.

Members:
$295

Non-Members:
$605

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CancellationsCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

Instructor

John Lanciani
Trainer, Northeast Public Power Association
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.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please refer to our Lodging Information page for details on discounted pricing.

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Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.

Tactical Tuesday
2025-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.

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Presenters:
Tom Heller – Executive Director, TAPSJane Cirrincione – Assistant General Manager, Northern California Power Agency

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Topic:What is TAPS and what does TAPS do for Public Power?

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 (Session 1)
2025-03-11 08:00 - 2025-03-14 14:00 | MA

Mastering Your Communication Skills
2025-03-06 09:00 - 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
This in-person, instructor-led program will be presented in one full-day session being held Thursday, March 6th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460).

NEPPA has partnered with Robert J. Awkward, Ph.D., from Framingham State University, to provide high-caliber leadership training focused on communication techniques essential to good management. Dr. Awkward’s progressive, diverse and successful human resources experiences in varied industries, and in academia, makes him an invaluable resource on this topic. This course will cover understanding the nature of communication as well as strategies to master it, highlighting real life experiences using an interactive approach.

Who Should Attend
This program is designed for:

General Managers
Directors
Supervisors
Team Leaders and Emerging Leaders
Administrative Professionals
Project Managers

Topics Covered
• The Communication Process• Types of Communication• Characteristics of Successful Communication• Communication Barriers• Media Richness• Communication Styles

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE

Registration
To register, please click the button below. Upon completion of the Program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NEPPA. Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.

Registration fees are as follows:
NEPPA Members: $289Non-Members: $585

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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-03-05 08:00 - 2025-03-06 17:00 | MA
Pittsfield, MA
For more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200.

Hoisting 2A-2C
2025-03-05 08:00 - 12:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 2A-2C: Digging machines, i.e. excavators and backhoes.

Per mandated requirement, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). ONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class.

Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification, or if the license has been expired for more than a year, the certificate will not be issued. In this case, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test.

Class Schedule
Hoisting classes are scheduled to be held three times a year at the NEPPA Training Center, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. Hoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site – Click here to register for @Your-Site Training

2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) March 5, 2025
Also offered… June 18, 2025 and September 3, 2025

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

Registration Fees
Registration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.

Members:
$85

Non-Members:
$170

Please note: @Your-Site Classes are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions.

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Questions?
Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.

Hoisting 1B-1D
2025-03-04 08:00 - 12:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks.

Per mandated requirement, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). ONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class.

Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification, or if the license has been expired for more than a year, the certificate will not be issued. In this case, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test.

Class Schedule
Hoisting classes are scheduled to be held three times a year at the NEPPA Training Center, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. Hoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site – Click here to register for @Your-Site Training

1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 4, 2025June 17, 2025September 2, 2025

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

Registration Fees
Registration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.

Members:
$85

Non-Members:
$170

Please note: @Your-Site Classes are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions.

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Questions?
Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2, Group B (Session 1)
2025-02-25 08:00 - 2025-02-28 14:00 | MA

General Manager/Leadership Roundtable
2025-02-19 08:30 - 13:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
General Manager / Leadership RoundtableThursday, February 13, 2025 POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – NEW DATE Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd., Littleton MA 01460)

NEPPA’s GM/Leadership Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among public power leadership professionals. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of the topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged.

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Who Should Attend
This Roundtable is designed for:

Managers
Executives
Directors

Registration Fees
Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note them on your registration.
Registration will open shortly for this class.

If you are interested in attending and want to be notified when registration opens please email training@neppa.org.

Registration Fees for 2025:

Members: $ 50

Non-Members: $ 75

Cancellations

Cancellations are accepted until Thursday, January 30, 2025. Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event.

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Questions?
Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
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Tactical Tuesday
2025-02-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.

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Presenter:
Loreto Sarracini (Acumen) John McClean (Util-Assist), and Justin Neuberger (Paladin Technologies)

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Topic:Physical Security –How Can NEPPA Members Address the Risks

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.

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