Apprentice Skills Assessment Rodeo
2023-06-07 08:00 - 2023-06-08 14:00 (America/New_York) | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
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.

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

Tactical Tuesday - Managing Solar and EV Growth at Your Utility
2023-06-13 02:00 - 15:00 | Virtually
Managing Solar and EV Growth at Your Utility

Join this tactical Tuesday to learn how over 75 utilities and energy agencies throughout the US are leveraging clean energy software to assist small staffs.

Presenter: Grant Bohm, Clean Power Research

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Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-up
2023-06-13 08:00 - 2023-06-15 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Customer Service Roundtable - Virtual
2023-06-14 09:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join NEPPA’s Customer Service Subcommittee for a virtual roundtable covering hot topics in the Public Power industry. Members will meet in small groups to share insights into best practices, discuss current programs and help provide tools for the future!

Who Should Attend?This course is suitable for anyone new or established in Public Power that works with customers including:
-General Managers-Business/Office Managers-Customer Service Managers, Supervisors, Representatives-Anyone looking to get a better understanding and/or fresh ideas Customer Service

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Agenda

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Agenda details are still being finalized and are therefore subject to change, breakout rooms will be available based on attendance. If you have not received an email with the Zoom link, please contact registrar@neppa.org.
9:00 am – 9:45 am Difficult Customers
9:45 am – 10:30 am Collections
10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
10:45 am – 11:30 am Electrification and Solar Power
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Stress Management
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Potpourri/Wrap Up
12:30 pm Event Adjourns

Registration fee
Members: $30.00Non-Members: $50.00

Registration

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CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time.

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

Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise
2023-06-29 09:00 - 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
2023 Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise
June 29, 2023 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460
NEPPA is pleased to announce we will be offering a In person Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise Thursday, June 29th beginning at 9:00 am.

Who should attend:

General ManagersAssistant General ManagersGeneral/Working Foreman/LineworkersOperations PersonnelEngineering PersonnelMutual Aid Coordinators

Agenda
The agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.

8:30 am – 9:00 am
Coffee and Registration

9:00 am – 9:20 am
Introductions

Attendee Introductions

Review of Day & Ground Rules

9:20 am – 9:45 am
Review of Situation Manual /Exercise Overview

Hurricane Scenario

9:45 am – 10:15 am
Inject #1 (approximately 4 to 5 days left of Impact)

10:15 am – 10:30 am
Break

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Inject #2 (1 day left of Impact)

11:00 am – 11:30 am
Inject #3 (Boom)

11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Inject #4 (1 day right of Impact)

12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Lunch and Mass Emergency Management Agency Trailer

12:45 pm – 1:15 pm
Inject #5 (3 days right of Impact)

1:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Inject #6 (5+ days right of Impact)

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Wrap-up

2:00 pm
Adjourn

Registration

Registration fees include coffee and lunch.
NEPPA Member: $159Non- Members: $209

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Questions?
Please contact communications@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2207.

Hoisting 1B - 1D
2023-07-11 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
> 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 quarterly 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. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 14, 2023 July 11, 2023 November 14, 2023
2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 21, 2023 July 18, 2023 November 14, 2023
* To request a 2D Hoisting Class, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200.

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

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

Members:
$75

Non-Members:
$150

If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form.
Classes scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions:
NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate)
$75 perperson, minimum $675 (i.e. 9 participants)
Non-Members
$150 per person, minimum $1,350 (i.e. 9 participants)

Register Now

Instructors

Dan Flynn
Safety & Technical Trainer
Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power.
Dan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction, maintenance, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license.
Dan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children.
He says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott LittletonJanuary 1 – April 30, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code: BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro, MA 01719(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 1 – March 31, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – October 31, 2023 – $125/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600

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

Tactical Tuesday - The Productivity Imperative
2023-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtually
The Productivity Imperative

Rising wages, labor shortages, and increasing costs leave utility operators with one imperative: to improve productivity. How are utilities thinking about this challenge? How can digital technology help?

Presenter: John P. Bertrand, PE, CEO

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Hoisting 2A - 2C
2023-07-18 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
> 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 quarterly 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. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 14, 2023July 11, 2023November 14, 2023
2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 21, 2023July 18, 2023November 14, 2023
* To request a 2D Hoisting Class, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200.

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

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

Members:
$75

Non-Members:
$150

If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form.
Classes scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions:
NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate)
$75 perperson, minimum $675 (i.e. 9 participants)
Non-Members
$150 per person, minimum $1,350 (i.e. 9 participants)

Register Now

Instructors

Dan Flynn
Safety & Technical Trainer
Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power.
Dan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction, maintenance, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license.
Dan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children.
He says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott LittletonJanuary 1 – April 30, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code: BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro, MA 01719(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 1 – March 31, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – October 31, 2023 – $125/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600

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

Tactical Tuesday - The Future of Customer Outage Journey: How maps, AI, ETE's and Digital Engagement is Rewriting the Rules
2023-08-08 14:00 - 15:00 | MA
The Future of Customer Outage Journey: How maps, ETR’s and Digital Engement is Rewriting the Rules!

Presenter: Zac Canders, CoFounder, DataCapble

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2023 Annual Conference
2023-08-20 13:00 - 2023-08-23 11:00 | Mystic Marriott, 625 North Road, Groton, CT, 06340, United States
For more information and registration

NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting
2023-08-23 09:00 - 11:00 | MA
Groton, CT
For more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200.

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year I
2023-08-29 08:00 - 2023-09-01 17:00, 2023-10-17 08:00 - 2023-10-20 17:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
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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Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.

Advance Lineworker Program
2023-09-05 08:00 - 2023-09-07 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA is pleased to offer a completely redesigned Advanced Lineworker Program which is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year.
Advanced Lineworker is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to build, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Advanced Lineworker Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts, facility tours, 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.

Click Here to download the Agenda

SESSION DATES & HOURS
This 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.
Session Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided , as needed

Session I: Sept. 5 – 7, 2023
Session II: Sept. 26 – 28, 2023
Session III: Oct. 17 – 19, 2023
Session IV: Nov 7 – 9, 2023

SESSION DATES & HOURS
This 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for individuals with 5+ years of experience as a lineworker, lineworkers with increased crew or leadership responsibilities, or cross departmental employees with new or increased leadership of lineworker personnel.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this four-week program, participants will be able to successfully:

Demonstrate a holistic understanding of Transmission & Distribution and overall operations including:

a. NESCb. Overhead Distributionc. Underground Distributiond. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) & Energy Storage

Apply concepts to build, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system.
Demonstrated ability to correctly diagnose and repair a fault.
Explain the how and why of a distribution system’s design.
Apply leadership and crew leadership best practices.

PREREQUISITES
Participants are expected to have completed NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program (or another apprenticeship program). Participants are also expected to complete the Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course (held on Day 1 of the Program).

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS *
In addition to the student binder with module printouts and a program t-shirt, participants are provided the following supplemental materials*:

Calculator
Distribution Transformer Handbook
Lineman’s Pocket Reference
UGLY’s Electrical Reference
APPA Safety Manual

* Materials are provided in the Apprentice Lineworker Program and will only be distributed if a student has not already received them through other NEPPA programs.

AGENDA
Agenda details are subject to change.

Session 1
Day 1Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM)
8:00 am Welcome & Introductions8:15 am BEM Module 1: Basic Electricity9:45 am Break10:00 am BEM Module 2: Basic Mathematics10:45 am BEM Module 3: Electric Power & Energy11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm BEM Module 4: Electrical Safety1:30 pm BEM Module 5: Power SystemOverview1:45 pm Break2:00 pm Test (20 Questions)3:00 pm Adjourn **
** Day 1 goes until 3:00 pm
Day 2
Beginning of Advanced Lineworker Program
8:00 am Module 1: Power Transformers9:45 am Break10:00 am Module 1: Power Transformers (cont.)11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 2: Voltage Regulators2:00 pm Adjourn
Day 3
8:00 am Hands-On Exercises & Testing9:45 am Break10:00 am Hands-On Exercises & Testing11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Review; Week 1 Test (20 Questions)2:00 pm Adjourn

Session 2
Day 1
8:00 am Welcome, Introductions & Recap Week 19:00 am Module 3: Capacitors & Capacitor Banks9:45 am Break10:00 am Module 3: Capacitors & Capacitor Banks (cont.)11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 4: Substation Components2:00 pm Adjourn
Day 2
8:00 am Module 4: Substation Components (cont.)9:45 am Break10:00 am Hands-On Exercises or Testing11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 5: Distributed Energy Resources & Energy Storage2:00 pm Adjourn
Day 3
8:00 am Substation & Battery Installation Tour11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Review the Week; “Mid-Term” Test (25 Questions)2:00 pm Adjourn

Session 3
Day 1
8:00 am Welcome, Introductions & Recap Weeks 1 & 29:00 am Module 6: Underground Distribution Review9:45 am Break10:00 am Module 6: Underground Distribution Review (cont.)11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 7: System Protection2:00 pm Adjourn
Day 2
8:00 am Module 7: System Protection (cont.)9:30 am Break9:45 am Group Exercise: Developing a Protection Scheme11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Group Exercise (cont.)2:00 pm Adjourn
Day 3
8:00 am Field Visit & Tour11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Review the Week; Week 3 Test (20 Questions)2:00 pm Adjourn

Session 4
Day 1
8:00 am Welcome, Introductions & Recap Weeks 1, 2 & 39:00 am Module 8: Troubleshooting & Problem Solving9:45 am Break10:00 am Module 8: Troubleshooting & Problem Solving (cont.)11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Exercises2:00 pm Adjourn
Day 2
8:00 am Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Exercises9:45am Break10:00 am Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Exercises (cont.)11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Field Visit & Tour2:00 pm Adjourn
Day 3
8:00 am Final Recap of Weeks 1 – 39:45 am Break10:00 am Final Recap of Weeks 1 – 3 (cont.)11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Final Exam (50 Questions)1:30 pm Certificates of Completion2:00 pm Adjourn

TESTING
Weekly Tests (20 Questions); Mid-Term Exam (25 Questions); Final Exam (50 Questions)

ATTENDANCE POLICY
In order to receive a full Certificate of Completion, students are required to attend all 12-days of the Program. Any absences will be noted as a partial completion of the Program.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session.
Cancellation fees will be charged based on the following schedule:
2 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition
Before completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition
Before the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition
After the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition

REGISTRATION
Registration fees include lunch and breaks each day, student manuals, and the supplemental materials listed above.
2023 Registration Fees:
NEPPA Members: $2,680
Non-Members: $3,980
Registration is not available at this time. Please contact training@neppa.org for more information on the next program offering.

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INSTRUCTORS

Stephen "Steve" Socoby
Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction), First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Instructor
Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews, maintenance, new construction, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance.
In his former role as Director of Training, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision, electronic controls and power-line operation programs.
Recognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono.
In 2020 prior to his retirement as a full-time employee, Steve was honored for his long-standing commitment to NEPPA and the industry by being awarded the organization’s Person of the Year Award.

Anthony Calascibetta, CUSP
Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer (General & Construction), First Aid /CPR/AED Certified
Anthony joined NEPPA as part of the training team in May 2022. Anthony has 40 years of Electrical experience and 25 years of Electric Utility experience. Anthony started out as a Lineworker and progressed to the Substation Division as a Lead Substation Technician. He is proficient in relay testing, transformer testing, circuit breaker testing, and all aspects of wiring in overhead, underground, metering, and substations. Anthony is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer and OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer. It’s an honor to be part of the NEPPA training team, and Safety Training is one of the most important assets of the Electric Utility. Remember, Safety Starts with You!

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

LODGING
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton January 1 – April 30, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code: BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton, MA 01460(978) 540-5040

The Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxborough, MA 01719(978) 263-8701

The Westford Regency Hotel & Conference Center January 1 – March 31, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – October 31, 2023 – $125/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200

SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030

Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600

2023 Substation II Program
2023-09-05 08:00 - 2023-09-08 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.
Substation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program, and focus on the principles of substation design, construction, operations and maintenance.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation II 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.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Classes are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
DATES:
Session I: September 5 – 8, 2023 Session II: September 19 – 22, 2023 Session III: October 10 – 13, 2023Session IV: October 24 – 27, 2023

For more information and to Register click here

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year II
2023-09-12 08:00 - 2023-09-15 17:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Tactical Tuesday - Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
2023-09-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtually
Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Steps in negotiating a Union Contract: From Proposals to Acceptance
Presenter: Dr. Art Graziano, Human Capital Consultant

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Public Power Utility Program (PUMP) - Virtual Session
2023-09-14 09:30 - 13:00 | Virtually
NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2023. The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and new this year two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions, The in-person sessions will be held on April 11 – 13 and October 31 – November 2, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460). Each of these 3-day session will include information on leadership challenges, best practices, knowledge/skill/behavior development, and practical applications. The virtual sessions will be held on June 1, 2023 and September 14, 2023. Each ½-day virtual session will cover additional presentation content that is of interest to the participants, along with application of learning with coaching and sharing of experiences based on individual learning plan objectives and assignments.
PUMP is a robust course of study and interaction which covers a variety of management, leadership, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power, today and in the future. Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience, class size is limited.
Upon successful completion of the Program, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program.

What makes PUMP different?
Now in its 31th year, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough, interactive professional development.

Elizabeth L. (Betsy) Aylun, PhD
Executive Management Consultant
Dr. Betsy Aylin is an experienced executive and organization consultant with deep expertise in organization effectiveness and leadership development through experience in a broad array of industries, including more than 20 years work with utilities.
Betsy has over 25 years domestic and international experience working with organizations on strategic and business planning, organization change, leadership and management development, and building human resource capabilities. She specializes in helping leaders set direction, build strong work teams, and drive results. Betsy provides coaching and consultation on such organizational issues as structure, culture change, succession planning, workforce planning, leadership and management development, and performance improvement. She has designed and facilitated corporate strategic and business planning processes and a range of leadership and management development programs for domestic and international audiences.

R. John Miner, P.E.
Predident & Principal Consultant
John is President and owner of Collaboration Unlimited and Collaborative Learning, Inc. since 1995 and has worked as a management consultant since 1987, providing services to clients in the electric, water, wastewater and communications utility industries. He lives and works out of Austin, Texas and Cedar, Michigan.
John consults with utilities throughout the United States in a wide range of areas related to business strategy, governance, performance management, organizational development, and technical operations. He is nationally known and respected for his subject area knowledge of utility enterprises and his skills as a consultant and facilitator. John is often called on to organize and lead governing board and executive management retreats as well as guide management and employee work teams and interventions aimed at resolving specific performance problems.
John works with governing boards on policy and strategy development, executive recruitment and executive evaluation. He has also conducted numerous organizational and management reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of and recommend changes to existing organizational structures, work processes and practices, and support facilities and equipment. John has delivered management and technical education programs for organizations throughout the U.S. and in six overseas locations.

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

@ Your-Site Virtual Training - APPA Safety Manual: Part 1
2023-09-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Virtually
APPA Safety Manual: Part 1

September 19, 2023 | Virtual (8:00 am – 12:00 am)

At NEPPA, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.
As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue to offer live, instructor-led Virtual Training sessions to review the latest updates.
Virtual – Session Schedule & Length
These updates will be covered in (2) 4-Hour sessions. All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 4-Hours which includes time for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

Virtual4-Hour sessions (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)Dates are subject to change
Registration Fees for Virtual Training APPA Safety Manual (17th edition)
NEPPA Member: $75 per personNon-Member: $150 per person

To register up to 5 participates, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of email training@neppa.org.
Once NEPPA receives and processes your registration, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual sessions.

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

2023 Substation II Program
2023-09-19 08:00 - 2023-09-22 14:00, 2023-10-10 08:00 - 2023-10-13 14:00 | MA

@ Your-Site Virtual Training - APPA Safety Manual: Part 2
2023-09-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Virtually
APPA Safety Manual: Part 2

September 20, 2023 | Virtual (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

At NEPPA, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.
As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue to offer live, instructor-led Virtual Training sessions, to review the latest updates.
Virtual – Session Schedule & Length
These updates will be covered in (2) 4-Hour sessions. All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 4-Hours which includes time for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

Virtual APPA Safety Manual updates (17th edition)4-Hour training (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)Dates are subject to change
Registration Fees:
NEPPA Member: $75 per personNon-Member: $150 per person

To register up to 5 participants, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of more than 5, please email training@neppa.org.
Once NEPPA receives and processes your registration, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual sessions.

REGISTER NOW

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

Supervisory Skills Program
2023-09-25 09:00 - 2023-09-26 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA has partnered with Robert J. Awkward, Ph.D., Framingham State University, in a high caliber supervisory and leadership training in-house for the Supervisory Skills Program.
Dr. Awkward will take participants through the Cycle of Performance Change process to create an environment that allows transformation to happen.
In Dr. Awkward Supervisory Skills program, participants are constantly reflecting on how utilizing the skill or tool would positively impact themselves and their organization. From the very beginning, participants are encouraged to identify the changes they desire and, more specifically, the behaviors they are seeking to change or improve. They are then asked to imagine the specific results they will achieve because of these new behaviors.
2023 NEPPA Supervisory Skills Program Agenda

Who Should Attend
This program is designed for:
>General Managers >Directors>Supervisors>Team Leaders>Emerging Leaders>Project Managers

Course Overview
The Supervisory Skills Program is designed to equip existing and emerging leaders with the tangible skills to better manage themselves, their teams, and their organization.
This live, instructor-led program will be presented in two – 6-hours sessions being held September 25 – 26 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm each day. Participants begin the Program gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and how to communicate and lead throughout an organization. And teaching some core values of Accountabilty, Communication, and Respect.
Topics include:

Self-Awareness
The Four Main Duties of a Supervisor
Delegating and Holding People Accountable
The Importance of Copmmunicating Effectively
Building Trust, Credibility & Respect
Motivational Theories
Coaching as a Form of Communication
Creating High-Performance Te4ms
Real-life Scenarios

Registration
To register, please visit the Program’s page at neppa.org. Upon completion of the Program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NEPPA.
Registration fees are as follows:NEPPA Members $545Non-Members $795

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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted until Monday, September 4th (or three weeks prior to the start of the class). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year III
2023-09-26 08:00 - 2023-09-29 17:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

General Manager / Leadership Roundtable
2023-09-27 08:30 - 13:00 | Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
2023 General Manager / Leadership Roundtable
September 27, 2023 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street, Reading, MA 01867
NEPPA is pleased to announce we will be offering a In person General Manager Roundtable on Wednesday, September 27th beginning at 8:30 am.

Agenda
The agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.
8:30 am Coffee and Breakfast Pastries
9:00 am Welcome & Introductions
9:15 am Topics to be discussed: TBD
10:30 am Break
10:45 am Roundtable Discussion
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 am Adjourn

Registration

Registration fees include coffee, baked goods and lunch.
NEPPA Member: $50Non- Members: $75

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Questions?
Please contact communications@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2207.

General Foreman Roundtable
2023-10-02 09:00 - 13:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
2023 General Foreman RoundtableOctober 2, 2023 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center

NEPPA will be having a General Foreman’s Roundtable, Monday, October 2, 2023 hosted by NEPPA.
Agenda

The agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.
8:30 am Coffee & Baked Goods Available
9:00 am Welcome & Scope of GF RT Meetings Anthony Calascibetta, CUSP NEPPA Director of Safety & Training
9:15 am Introductions Facilitator: Ralph Bellavance, Mansfield Municipal Electric Department
9:45 am The Importance of Documenting Job Briefs (Pre & Post)
Presentation: Anthony Calascibetta, CUSP NEPPA Director of Safety & Training
10:15 am Break
10:30 am
NEPPA Apprenticeship Training – Developing the Next Generation of Lineworkers. What type of Mindset is Needed?

Be willing to learn.
Have a good work ethic.
Enjoy working outside in all conditions.
Have attention to detail.
Enjoy working in a team and helping others.
Understand that linework is more than “just a job.”

Facilitator: Ralph Bellavance, Mansfield Municipal Electric Department
11:15 am Open Discussion Facilitator: Ralph Bellavance
Noon Lunch and Next Meeting Discussion
1:00 pm Adjourn
Click here for printed agenda

RegistrationMembers: $50.00Non-Members: $75.00

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Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the office at (978) 540-2200.

Underground Residential Distribution Program (URD)
2023-10-03 08:00 - 2023-10-05 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
****NEW Program****

NEPPA’s Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program will be held October 3 – 5, 2023, at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).

Click here for more information

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year IV
2023-10-03 08:00 - 2023-10-06 17:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Tactical Tuesday - Employee Safety - Protecting your most important assets!
2023-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtually
Topic: Employee Saftey – Protecting your most important assets!

Presenter: Terry L Choate, Jr., CEO & President, Blue U Defense

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Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations
2023-10-17 08:00 - 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA is pleased to continue 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 twice this year on March 14 & October 17, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460) as part of the first day of two other technical programs.
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

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

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:
$275

Non-Members:
$565

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Cancellations Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, February 28, 2023 or October 3, 2023 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class), respectively. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

Instructor

Tim Richardson, P.E.
Technical & Safety Trainer
Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. There he served in many management capacity including General Manager.
Most recently, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that.
Tim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax102 Constitution Avenue, Littleton, MA 01460(978) 540-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power
The Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center –January 1 – March 31, 2022 – $99/night + taxApril 1 – October 31, 2022 – $119/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2022 – $99/night + tax219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online

Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ORHDCGI&corporateCode=N3003696
Negotiated Rate ID: 3003696

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