BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T165904Z CREATED:20251027T165904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165904Z UID:10000513-1790668800-1790949600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group A (Session 4) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. 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. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-a-session-4-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T113000 DTSTAMP:20260917T152709Z CREATED:20260910T162846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T152709Z UID:10000588-1791194400-1791199800@neppa.org SUMMARY:ISO New England Capacity Auction (CAR) Reforms Discussion DESCRIPTION:ISO New England Capacity Auction Reforms (CAR) Discussion\nMonday\, October 5\, 2026 (10:00 am – 11:30 am)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nPlease join other NEPPA members for a discussion on ISO’s Capacity Auction Reforms (CAR) project. Get an inside look at ISO New England’s proposed capacity market reforms set to take effect June 2028 and what they could mean for public power. Public Power’s NEPOOL representatives will break down the shift from auctions held 39 months before the delivery period to seasonal prompt auctions held just one month in advance. They will highlight how the new Prompt and Seasonal design compares with today’s Forward Capacity Market and Auction structure\, and what the changes could mean for capacity resource participation levels\, capacity requirements\, and consumer impacts. \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is recommended for General Managers and other Utility Leadership Roles\, Engineers\, Planners\, Power Supply Personnel and all those interested in this topic.  \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPresentation by NEPOOL representatives\nAbility to learn and ask questions in a classroom environment\nTime for sharing and interactive roundtable discussion\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David A. Cavanaugh\, Senior Vice President of Regulatory & Market Affairs\n Energy New England (ENE) \n Dave is responsible for establishment and implementation of regulatory strategies that support and forward the interests of ENE and its customers in the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) stakeholder processes\, with ISO New England LLC (ISO-NE)\, New England States Committee On Electric (NESCOE)\, and at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). \nDave has over 41 years of experience in the electric energy industry\, having held positions in merchant power\, Public Power\, Investor-Owned Utility\, and ISO/RTO organizations. \nDave rejoined ENE in 2017 after spending 3 years with NRG Energy LLC as Director\, Regulatory & Market Affairs for the New England Markets. Prior to his first engagement with ENE\, Dave spent 13 years with ISO New England in various leadership roles in the Market Operations division\, including Director of Market Services. In the early part of his career Dave spent 15 years at Northeast Utilities (now Eversource) where he held numerous positions ranging in scope from generating plant operations\, corporate support staff\, and conservation and load management. \nIn 2024 Dave added the role of Executive Director\, ENE Transmission LLC (ENE-T) to his leadership positions. ENE-T is a wholly owned subsidiary of ENE focused on participation in New England regional transmission projects. \nDave served\, in his elected roles\, as Chair of the NEPOOL Participants Committee from 2021- 2023 and since 2019 as Vice-Chair of the NEPOOL Publicly Owned Entity (POE) sector. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Forshaw\, Principal\n Energy Market Advisors LLC. \n Brian Forshaw has been responsible for power supply planning\, resource procurement\, portfolio management\, strategic planning\, and enterprise risk management on behalf of municipal electric utilities for over 35 years. \nAfter spending his first summer after graduating from college scalping Red Sox tickets\, Brian worked for two years for Thomte & Co.\, a commodity futures trading advisor. He began working for the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC) in 1980 as it began operations.   \nBrian has been involved in virtually every wholesale electric market design initiative put forward by ISO-NE and its stakeholder advisory group\, the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL). He has been elected as the sector Vice-Chair of the Publicly-Owned Entities Sector and served as the NEPOOL Chairman during 2010 and 2011. \nBrian has more experience and knowledge of the ISO-NE processes and rules\, and how they affect New England electric consumers and public power systems\, than virtually anyone else in the region.  He has been directly involved in development and review of every major market design initiative in New England since the mid-1990s.  Few in the region can demonstrate such depth and breadth of leadership experience with a focus on doing what is right for electric consumers. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Murphy\, Manager of Regulatory and Market Services \n Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) \n Daniel Murphy is the Manager of Regulatory and Market Services at MMWEC. In this role\, he advocates for MMWEC and its Member municipal electric distribution utilities in the NEPOOL Stakeholder Process. Daniel also oversees MMWEC’s participation in the ISO-NE wholesale markets\, focusing on optimizing the performance of MMWEC’s generation assets. With a strong background in energy policy and market operations\, he is dedicated to advancing public power interests in New England. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Westfield State University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration \nThis is a free event for members! Although there is no fee collected\, we do require advanced registration.  \nRegistration includes coffee/tea and lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accommodate. \n  \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n lodging information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/iso-new-england-capacity-auction-car-reforms-discussion/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CAR-Reforms-Discussion-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T140000 DTSTAMP:20260909T115223Z CREATED:20260908T183137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T115223Z UID:10000587-1791273600-1791295200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hendrix Aerial Cable Installation Training DESCRIPTION: 2026 HENDRIX AERIAL CABLE INSTALLATION TRAINING\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2026 (8:00 am – 2:00 pm)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nNEPPA has partnered with Marmon Utility/Hendrix to provide a training on how to install Hendrix aerial cable. This 1-day course will include classroom instruction in the morning\, followed by hands-on training in our pole yard. Participants will learn how to install a Hendrix line\, as well as remove insulation and install tape on the line.  \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \n \n \n \n \n \n This training is recommended for all operations personnel who install and maintain Hendrix aerial cable in their utilities. This is a basic training that does not require previous experience.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect\n \n \n \n \n \n \nTechnical training from Hendrix Experts\nHands-on training with products in NEPPA’s training yard\nAbility to learn and ask questions in a classroom environment on Hendrix installation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scott Larsen\, Field Service Representative\n Marmon Utility\, LLC. \n Scott Larsen is an experienced utility professional with more than 38 years in the electric utility industry. He began his career in May 1987 with the Littleton Light Department\, where he dedicated 33 years of service. Starting as an apprentice\, Scott advanced through the ranks to become a First Class Lineman\, Truck Foreman\, and ultimately General Line Foreman\, a leadership role he held for the final 8 years of his tenure. \nFollowing his retirement from Littleton Light Department\, Scott continued to share his extensive knowledge and field expertise by serving as a trainer with NEPPA for approximately one year. He then transitioned into his current role as a Field Service Representative with Marmon Utility\, where he has spent the past 5 years supporting utility operations and industry professionals. \nThroughout his career\, Scott has built a reputation for strong leadership\, hands-on technical expertise\, and a deep commitment to safety\, training\, and service excellence in the utility field. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee/tea and lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accommodate. \n2026 Registration Fees: \nMembers:  $100Non-Members:    $200 \n\nCancellation Policy \nCancellations can be made up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions are accepted at any time. \n  \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n lodging information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hendrix-aerial-cable-installation-training/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hendrix-2026-2-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000 DTSTAMP:20260325T163430Z CREATED:20251219T131123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163430Z UID:10000561-1791273600-1791468000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session II) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026\nSession II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026\nSession III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026\nSession IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \n\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:\nNEPPA Safety\nSubstation design 1\nSubstation communication systems \nWeek 2:\nNEPPA NESC review\nSubstation special elements\nSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:\nSubstation design 2\nSubstation system protection\nSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:\nRelays\nTransformer testing\nCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO BRING\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LODGING\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please visit our lodging information page for discounted group rates.\n \n Lodging Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-substation-ii-program-session-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260722T165715Z CREATED:20260326T130550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T165715Z UID:10000578-1791361800-1791378000@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable (Fall 2026) DESCRIPTION:General Foreman Roundtable (Fall 2026)October 7\, 2026 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center\n\nNortheast 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 Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026 from 8:30am-1:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  \n \nThis General Foreman Roundtable is an open\, experience-based discussion focused on the real decisions General Foremen face in electric utility work. This session is designed as a moderated peer-to-peer conversation. Seasoned and newer General Foremen alike are encouraged to share their experiences\, perspectives\, and lessons learned—from decisions made under pressure\, to managing risk in the field\, to building and maintaining trust with crews. \nThe goal is simple: learn from each other. By openly discussing what works\, what doesn’t\, and what we’ve learned along the way\, we strengthen our leadership\, improve safety\, and grow together as professionals. Bring your experience\, your questions\, and your willingness to engage \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics to Be Discussed\nTopics are still being finalized. Check back closer to the event date! \nIf you wish to submit a topic for discussion\, please email training@neppa.org and we will add it to the agenda.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\n\nGeneral Foreman or those in similar roles \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nThis tentative agenda is still being finalized and is therefore subject to change. \n  \n8:30 am       Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am       Welcome & Scope of GF Roundtable by Faciliator \n9:15 am      Opening Presentation or Group Discussion \n10:15 am    Break \n10:30 am    Group Discussion \n12:00 pm    Lunch and Open Group Discussion \n1:00 pm      Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitators\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Codie Perry\n Manager of Safety & Training\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Codie graduated from Pratt Community College Line School in 2014 with an associate degree in Electrical Power Technology. He then worked for Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell\, Oklahoma\, where he spent 11 years. In that time\, he received his Lineworker Certificate from Northwest Lineman College. In 2019\, Codie received the “Above and Beyond” Award from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for providing emergency care for an individual in a vehicle accident while he was on the job. In his free time\, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with my family. Codie is NEPPA’s Manager of Safety and Training\, moving to New Hampshire in early 2025 to join the NEPPA team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nRegistration 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.  \n  \n2026 Roundtable Fees: \nMembers $50 \nNon-Members $75 \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the event. Substitutions can be made at any time. Requests for cancellations and/or substitutions must be sent in writing to training@neppa.org.  \n  \n \n register now\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 Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us at registrar@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-foreman-roundtable-fall-2026/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Oct-GF-Roundtable-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260713T164804Z CREATED:20260713T163944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T164804Z UID:10000583-1791448200-1791464400@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Manager/Leadership Roundtable - October 2026 DESCRIPTION:General Manager / Leadership RoundtableThursday\, October 8\, 2026 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd.\, Littleton MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leadership can be challenging—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join fellow general managers and utility leaders for an interactive roundtable where real conversations lead to practical solutions. This facilitated\, small group discussion will encourage participants to be candid\, share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and explore the topics that matter most to today’s public power leaders. Bring your questions\, your perspective\, and a willingness to engage—everyone’s voice helps shape the conversation. \n  \nIf you have a suggested topic you would like to discuss please email it to registrar@neppa.org.  \n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis roundtable is designed for utility management personnel only. It is not restricted to those with a General Manager title but open to all those in leadership positions at their utility.   \n\nManagers\nExecutives\nDirectors\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nThis agenda is subject to change \n  \n8:30 am        Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am        Welcome and Introductions \n9:15 am        Open Discussion \n10:15 am     Break \n10:30 am     Open Discussion \nNoon             Lunch and Continued Discussion \n1:00 pm        Adjourn \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Hyland\, PE\n Executive Director\, Northeast Public Power Association \n \nMichael ‘Mike’ Hyland is currently the Executive Director of the Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA)\, located in Littleton\, Massachusetts. Mike took over the helm of NEPPA in May 2022 after a 40 year utility career that started inside a #6 fuel oil generation plant at Philadelphia Electric. \nPrior to his role at NEPPA\, Mike was the Energy & Technical Programs Manager for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) in Hughesville\, Maryland\, and his main responsibility was the oversight of the Solar Interconnection and Electric Vehicle programs. \nBefore his stint at SMECO\, Mr. Hyland served as the Senior Vice President of Engineering Services at the American Public Power Association (APPA) in Washington DC for 24 years. In that position\, he was responsible for all the engineering\, safety\, cyber security\, reliability\, system planning\, mutual aid and operations for the associations 2000+ municipal utilities operating in the United States. \nMike is a Professional Engineer with an Electrical Engineering degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia\, is co-inventor on three US Patents\, and now resides in Nashua\, NH. Mike has been married to his wife Colleen for over 33 years. Together they have raised three engineering children: Reid\, Erik and Jodie. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note them on your registration. \n  \nRegistration Fees for 2026: \n\n\n\nMembers: $ 50\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $ 75\n\n\n\n\n \n \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the event.  Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nLodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n LODGING INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n​ URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-manager-leadership-roundtable-october-2026/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GM-RT-2026-Oct-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T140000 DTSTAMP:20251119T174157Z CREATED:20251119T174156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T174157Z UID:10000548-1791878400-1792072800@neppa.org SUMMARY:(URD) Underground Residential Distribution Program - October DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program is a 3-day course held \nTuesday\, October 13th – Thursday\, October 15th\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n at the NEPPA Training Center \n(200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis course is designed for NEPPA members who build or maintain Underground Residential Distribution Systems.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \nUpon completion of the program\, participants will understand: \n\nNEPPA URD/UCD design & construction best practices\n\nTools\, equipment\, troubleshooting\nURD/UCD maps\nHands-on work with pre-molded terminations and testing equipment.\nHave the knowledge and skill in all aspects of URD/UCD installation\, operation\, and maintenance.\nUnderstand safety practices\, as they pertain to URD/UCDs and related work\, will be defined and demonstrated\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/urd-underground-residential-distribution-program-october/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Underground Residential Distribution (URD) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/URD-11.28.25-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T150000 DTSTAMP:20260923T183101Z CREATED:20251027T182643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T183101Z UID:10000538-1791900000-1791903600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - October 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:\n\nCharles Doktycz\, Risk and Resilience Analystand Blythe Maue\, Energy Security & Resilience AnalystArgonne National Laboratory\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Regional Weather Resilience Planning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description:  \nThe presentation will highlight data modeling for future weather conditions along with a brief demonstration of Argonne’s free ClimRR data portal. Additionally\, the presentation will discuss stakeholder experiences with data applications using future data for resilience planning\, custom data analysis\, and a resilience planning maturity framework developed at Argonne. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-october/ 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:20261019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000 DTSTAMP:20261002T162632Z CREATED:20261002T162630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T162632Z UID:10000590-1792396800-1792418400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hendrix Aerial Cable Installation Training DESCRIPTION: 2026 HENDRIX AERIAL CABLE INSTALLATION TRAINING\nMonday\, October 19\, 2026 (8:00 am – 2:00 pm)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nNEPPA has partnered with Marmon Utility/Hendrix to provide a training on how to install Hendrix aerial cable. This 1-day course will include classroom instruction in the morning\, followed by hands-on training in our pole yard. Participants will learn how to install a Hendrix line\, as well as remove insulation and install tape on the line.  \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \n \n \n \n \n \n This training is recommended for all operations personnel who install and maintain Hendrix aerial cable in their utilities. This is a basic training that does not require previous experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect\n \n \n \n \n \n \nTechnical training from Hendrix Experts\nHands-on training with products in NEPPA’s training yard\nAbility to learn and ask questions in a classroom environment on Hendrix installation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scott Larsen\, Field Service Representative\n Marmon Utility\, LLC. \n Scott Larsen is an experienced utility professional with more than 38 years in the electric utility industry. He began his career in May 1987 with the Littleton Light Department\, where he dedicated 33 years of service. Starting as an apprentice\, Scott advanced through the ranks to become a First Class Lineman\, Truck Foreman\, and ultimately General Line Foreman\, a leadership role he held for the final 8 years of his tenure. \nFollowing his retirement from Littleton Light Department\, Scott continued to share his extensive knowledge and field expertise by serving as a trainer with NEPPA for approximately one year. He then transitioned into his current role as a Field Service Representative with Marmon Utility\, where he has spent the past 5 years supporting utility operations and industry professionals. \nThroughout his career\, Scott has built a reputation for strong leadership\, hands-on technical expertise\, and a deep commitment to safety\, training\, and service excellence in the utility field.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee/tea and lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accommodate. \n2026 Registration Fees: \nMembers:  $100\nNon-Members:    $200 \n\nCancellation Policy \nCancellations can be made up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions are accepted at any time. \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates.\n \n lodging information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hendrix-aerial-cable-installation-training-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Hendrix-2026-4-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T140000 DTSTAMP:20260325T163508Z CREATED:20251219T131153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163508Z UID:10000562-1792483200-1792677600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session III) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026\nSession II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026\nSession III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026\nSession IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \n\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:\nNEPPA Safety\nSubstation design 1\nSubstation communication systems \nWeek 2:\nNEPPA NESC review\nSubstation special elements\nSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:\nSubstation design 2\nSubstation system protection\nSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:\nRelays\nTransformer testing\nCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO BRING\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LODGING\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please visit our lodging information page for discounted group rates.\n \n Lodging Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-substation-ii-program-session-iii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170052Z CREATED:20251027T170052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170052Z UID:10000515-1792483200-1792764000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A (Session 4) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. 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. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-a-session-4-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170140Z CREATED:20251027T170140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170140Z UID:10000516-1793088000-1793368800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group B (Session 4) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. 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. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-b-session-4-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260209T161442Z CREATED:20260209T161321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T161442Z UID:10000570-1793089800-1793289600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 PUMP Program - Session 4 DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) is back and better than ever\, including new instructors\, new topics and more interactive sessions. \nThe PUMP program is held in two 3-day in-person sessions on April 14 – 16 and October 27 – 29\, 2026 from 8:30am-4:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460)\, in addition to two shorter virtual sessions\, held September 9th and September 23rd\, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am. Please note: a reception\, dinner and certificate ceremony will be held for attendees on October 28th from 4:00pm-7:00pm in Groton\, MA.  \nPUMP is a robust course of study which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of municipal and co-op utilities. The purpose of this program is to provide best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development and practical application for current and future public power leaders. Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program.\n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nTo help position public power to address the growing number of retirements and position changes in the industry\, PUMP is designed for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be an effective leader including: \n  \n\nGeneral Managers\nGeneral Foremen\nAssistant General Managers\nSupervisors\nManagers or Team Leads\nAspiring Leaders\n\nThe Program is designed to address varying levels of experience and perspectives\, from utilities of varying sizes and complexities. Participants may have significant management experience and responsibilities\, be individual contributors with oversight\, or individuals expected to rise into management in the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nDue to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch\, all program materials\, supplemental assignments\, certificates and special recognition. \nMembers: $3\,195 \nNon-Members: $5\,150 \n\n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026 (two-weeks prior to the start of the program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to day 1.\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nThese in-person training sessions will be held at: \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-pump-program-session-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:PUMP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-PUMP-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260325T163542Z CREATED:20251219T131217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163542Z UID:10000563-1793692800-1793887200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session IV) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026\nSession II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026\nSession III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026\nSession IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \n\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:\nNEPPA Safety\nSubstation design 1\nSubstation communication systems \nWeek 2:\nNEPPA NESC review\nSubstation special elements\nSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:\nSubstation design 2\nSubstation system protection\nSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:\nRelays\nTransformer testing\nCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO BRING\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LODGING\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please visit our lodging information page for discounted group rates.\n \n Lodging Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-substation-ii-program-session-iv/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170304Z CREATED:20251027T170304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170304Z UID:10000517-1793692800-1793973600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group A (Session 4) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. 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. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-a-session-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T100000 DTSTAMP:20260824T122809Z CREATED:20260824T122809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T122809Z UID:10000585-1794297600-1794304800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Boss: Power Up! A Hands-On Look at Public Power DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast with the Boss: Power Up! A Hands-On Look at Public PowerBrought to you in partnership with Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce\nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026 from 8am – 10amat the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA) \nStart your day with breakfast and a behind-the-scenes look at public power! Join Mike Hyland\, Executive Director of Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA)\, for a full breakfast followed by an introduction to NEPPA and the people\, programs\, and purpose behind the organization. NEPPA is a non-profit trade organization\, headquartered in Littleton\, MA that serves municipal and co-operative utilities throughout the Northeast. \nAfter breakfast\, Trainers from NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program will provide a tour of the Training Facility including a pole-climbing demonstration and some hands-on activities in the training yard. Whether you have an interest in public power or are just curious to see what happens in that building behind the soccer fields in Littleton\, this is your chance to roll up your sleeves and experience a little of what NEPPA is all about and learn how they support the utilities and people who keep our communities powered. \nCome hungry\, come curious\, and wear comfortable shoes! \n \n LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT NVCOC.COM URL:https://neppa.org/event/breakfast-with-the-boss-power-up-a-hands-on-look-at-public-power/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Chamber-Breakfast-11.2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260812T170012Z CREATED:20251027T182707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T170012Z UID:10000539-1794319200-1794322800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - November 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:\nDave Ketchen\, Assistant General Manager of Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Dave will share his experience this year with serving APPA and United States by deploying to Saipan as restoration coordinator after Super Typhoon Sinlaku hit the Northern Mariana Islands on April 17.\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-november/ 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:20261112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260302T174550Z CREATED:20260302T174502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T174550Z UID:10000577-1794474000-1794484800@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Littleton\, MA        \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200. \n  \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-board-of-directors-meeting-16/ CATEGORIES:Board of Directors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NEPPA-BOD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170332Z CREATED:20251027T170332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170332Z UID:10000518-1794902400-1795183200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group B (Session 4) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. 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. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-b-session-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T170451Z CREATED:20251027T170451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170451Z UID:10000519-1796112000-1796220000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 4) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. 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. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-session-4-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T140000 DTSTAMP:20261006T172014Z CREATED:20251027T173247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172014Z UID:10000527-1796283000-1796306400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s 2026 Annual Membership Meeting & Apprentice Lineworker Graduation\nThursday\, December 3\, 20267:30 am – 2:00 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n AC Hotel Worcester125 Front St.Worcester\, MA 01608 \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 \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 Our membership meeting is a time to review the past year and learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2027. It’s an opportunity to build relationships with professional colleagues and industry partners. Come meet with old and new friends! \nThis event also includes a graduation ceremony to appreciate and honor our 2026 Apprentice Lineworker Program graduates. We hope you will join us in support our graduating class\, as they become the future of public power.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION\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 Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the office our office at (978) 540-2200 or email registar@neppa.org. \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-annual-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:AC Hotel Worcester\, 125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Annual-Membership-Meeting-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260911T134451Z CREATED:20260910T190229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T134451Z UID:10000589-1796716800-1796911200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Crew Leadership (on the Road) - VT DESCRIPTION:Crew Leadership * On the Road * (Vermont)\n \n \n \n \n \n December 8 – 10\, 2026 (3-day program) \n8:00 am – 2:00 pm \nMorrisville Water and Light (857 Elmore Street\, Morrisville\, VT 05661) \n \n \nThe Crew Leadership Program is meant to equip participants with next-level leadership tools to run stronger crews\, improve performance in the field\, and drive efficient\, standards-compliant operations. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nCurrent or aspiring crew leaders\nLineworkers or operations employees\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n Morrisville Water and Light857 Elmore StreetMorrisville\, VT 05661 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \nUpon completion of this three-day program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\nDevelop an understanding of different leadership styles and their applications in a crew setting.\nPractice tactics and strategies to transition from an employee to a leader.\nCultivate practical communication skills to convey instructions\, provide feedback\, and resolve conflicts within the crew.\nEnhance problem-solving abilities to address challenges and obstacles that arise during crew activities.\nAcquire knowledge of team dynamics and how to foster a positive and productive work environment within the crew.\nLearn techniques for motivating and inspiring crew members to achieve common goals and objectives.\nGain proficiency in decision-making processes relevant to crew operations\, considering safety\, efficiency\, and resource management factors.\nDevelop organizational skills to plan and coordinate crew tasks\, schedules\, and resources effectively.\nUnderstand the importance of accountability and responsibility as a leader within the crew\, including the ability to take ownership of mistakes and learn from them.\nExplore strategies for building trust and rapport among crew members to enhance collaboration and cohesion.\nEvaluate personal leadership strengths and areas for growth and create a plan for continuous self-improvement as a crew leader.\nUnderstand the management of emergent situations that require mutual aid assistance and coordination.\n\nPlease note: These objectives serve as a framework for a comprehensive crew leadership course that addresses various aspects of leadership within the utility. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites \nThe ideal participant has at least 3 – 5 years experience working in the field.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and Lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration form. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$995\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,550\n\n\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until two week prior to the class start date. Substitutions can be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Codie Perry\n Manager of Safety & Training\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Codie graduated from Pratt Community College Line School in 2014 with an associate degree in Electrical Power Technology. He then worked for Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell\, Oklahoma\, where he spent 11 years. In that time\, he received his Lineworker Certificate from Northwest Lineman College. In 2019\, Codie received the “Above and Beyond” Award from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for providing emergency care for an individual in a vehicle accident while he was on the job. In his free time\, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family. Codie is NEPPA’s Manager of Safety and Training\, moving to New Hampshire in early 2025 to join the NEPPA team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Calascibetta\n Trainer\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Anthony has 40 years of Electrical experience and 25 years of Electric Utility experience. Starting out as a Lineworker\, he moved to the Substation Division as a Lead Substation Technician. He currently works as the Operations Manager for Ipswich Electric Light Department. \nHe is proficient in relay testing\, transformer testing\, circuit breaker testing\, and all aspects of wiring in overhead\, underground\, metering\, and substations. \nAnthony is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer\, an OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer\, a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) and recipient of the Francis “Skip” Willey Individual Achievement Award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/crew-leadership-on-the-road-vt/ LOCATION:Morrisville Water and Light\, 857 Elmore Street\, Morrisville\, VT\, 05661\, United States CATEGORIES:Crew Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Crew-Leadership-4-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T130000 DTSTAMP:20261016T143651Z CREATED:20261014T130028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T143651Z UID:10000591-1796718600-1796734800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Human Resources Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Human Resources (HR) RoundtableTuesday\, December 8\, 2026 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd.\, Littleton MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Human Resources plays a vital role in building a positive workplace\, supporting employees\, navigating challenges\, and helping organizations thrive. This roundtable brings together public power colleagues to share ideas\, exchange experiences\, discuss common challenges\, and learn from one another. You don’t need “HR” in your job title to have an important role in human resources! Whether you handle hiring\, employee relations\, workplace policies\, benefits\, or other employee-focused responsibilities\, your perspective matters. Come ready to share\, ask questions\, learn from your peers\, and leave with fresh ideas you can put into action at your own utility. \n  \nIf you have a suggested topic you would like to discuss please email it to registrar@neppa.org.  \n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis roundtable is not restricted to those with a Human Resources title but open to all those who have HR responsibilities as part of their roles. \nIf you have the following job title you may be interested in attending:  \n\nHR Managers & Directors\nPeople Leaders\nOffice Administrators\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nThis agenda is subject to change \n  \n8:30 am       Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am       Welcome and Introductions \n9:15 am        Facilitated Discussion \n10:15 am      Break \n10:30 am      Open Discussion \nNoon            Lunch and Continued Conversation \n1:00 pm        Adjourn \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Kubik\n Manager of Education and Marketing\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Sarah graduated from Bryant University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and a double minor in sociology and environmental science. Following graduation\, Sarah served in the United States Peace Corps as a youth development volunteer\, living in Azerbaijan. Returning home\, she entered the hospitality industry\, gaining vaulable customer service and management experience. This led her to the world of association management\, specifically condominium management\, where she had a 10+ year career with The Dartmouth Group\, eventually becoming their Director of Client Relations and Employee Experience. Sarah’s background in leading teams and creating company culture ignited her interest in Human Resources and in 2023 she obtained her Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) Certification through HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute). In 2024\, she joined the public power industry as Manager of Education and Marketing for NEPPA. Sarah coordinates NEPPA’s education and training offerings and is in charge of association communications and promotion.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee\, breakfast pastries and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note them on your registration. \n  \nRegistration Fees for 2026: \n\n\n\nMembers: $ 50\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $ 75\n\n\n\n\n \n \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the event.  Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nLodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n LODGING INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n​ URL:https://neppa.org/event/human-resources-roundtable/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-HR-Roundtable-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T150000 DTSTAMP:20261005T182905Z CREATED:20251027T182740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T182905Z UID:10000540-1796738400-1796742000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - December 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:\nBrock Mowry\, CUSPTechnical Analyst / Journeyman Lineman\,Fast Forward\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Building Field Confidence and Operational Intelligence\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description:  \nBuilding Field Confidence and Operational Intelligence is a utility safety presentation by Brock Mowry (CUSP\, Fast Forward) that introduces a practical\, technology-agnostic framework for reducing unnecessary uncertainty before field work begins. It argues that better pre-job understanding—drawn from work orders\, GIS\, records\, panoramic and thermal imagery\, experience\, and verification—improves decisions on planning\, briefings\, equipment\, sequencing\, and precautions without replacing crew judgment. The core process (Observe → Understand → Validate → Share → Decide → Act with Confidence) treats knowledge itself as a safety control that strengthens existing programs and turns individual lessons into organizational starting points for the next crew. Ultimately\, the presentation stresses that the goal is not perfect prediction but fewer surprises\, so utilities better protect the people who work on the system. \nAbout the Company:  \nFast Forward is a leading utility technology company revolutionizing how electric utilities and municipalities document\, inspect\, and maintain infrastructure. Both vehicle and UTV-mounted camera systems are autonomous\, achieving a rare balance of cost-efficiency\, quality\, and speed. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-december/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20270510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270514 DTSTAMP:20260729T181757Z CREATED:20260729T181756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181757Z UID:10000584-1809907200-1810252799@neppa.org SUMMARY:2027 RodE&O Conference and Expo DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s 2027 RodE&O Conference and Expowhich will be held on May 10-13\, 2027at The Loon Mountain Resort (60 Loon Mountain Rd\, Lincoln\, NH 03251). \nJoin your colleagues and industry partners for 2.5 days of competition\, educational programming and networking opportunities! We’ll kick off with a golf tournament on Monday to benefit the Benevolent Fund and then onto the main event on Tuesday\, The Annual Lineworkers’ Rodeo\, which features three-person teams competing in six different events. Educational sessions\, roundtables and social events to follow on Wednesday and Thursday\, as well as opportunities to connect with our vendors in the exhibit hall. \n \n CHECK BACK CLOSER TO THE EVENT DATE FOR MORE DETAILS URL:https://neppa.org/event/2027-rodeo-conference-and-expo/ LOCATION:Loon Mountain Resort\, 60 Loon Mountain Rd.\, Lincoln\, NH\, 03251\, United States CATEGORIES:RodE&O ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2027-Save-the-Date.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270902 DTSTAMP:20250626T122512Z CREATED:20250626T122459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T122512Z UID:10000488-1819497600-1819843199@neppa.org SUMMARY:2027 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\n \n \n \n \n \n Northeast Public Power Association’s 2027 Annual Conference will be held Sunday\, August 29th through Wednesday\, September 1st at the Newport Harbor Island Resort (1 Goat Island\, Newport\, RI 02840). Check back closer to the event date for more details! URL:https://neppa.org/event/2027-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Newport Harbor Island Resort\, 1 Goat Island\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AC-2027-Save-the-Date.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR