NEPPA

Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-up
2023-11-28 08:00 - 2023-11-30 14:00 (America/New_York) | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Hoisting 2A - 2C
2023-11-21 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: Block Energy: Autonomous Community Energy Systems
2023-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtually
Block Energy: Autonomous Community Energy Systems

Presenter: Gary Oppedahl, Vice President, Emerging Technologies

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year III
2023-11-14 08:00 - 2023-11-17 17:00, 2023-09-26 08:00 - 2023-09-29 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.

Click here for more information and to register

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

Hoisting 1B - 1D
2023-11-14 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.

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year II
2023-11-07 08:00 - 2023-11-10 17:00, 2023-10-31 08:00 - 2023-11-03 17:00, 2023-09-12 08:00 - 2023-09-15 17:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Metering II Program
2023-11-07 08:00 - 2023-11-09 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Metering II Program

NEPPA’s Metering II Program is designed to build upon the introductory concepts of Metering I. Metering II explores advanced application of concepts, how to apply theory in practice and understand system design elements and equipment.
Upon successful completion of the Program, including a final exam, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for:

Intermediate or transitioning Meter Technicians
Lineworkers
Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments

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

Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is measured through meters.
Practice advanced applications of meter installations and measurements.
Apply advanced programming, testing and design concepts to real-world applications.
Develop a system design that demonstrates a deep understanding of the system’s configuration.
Recognize applicable standards and specifications such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
Demonstrate an understanding of meter multipliers.
Test the impacts of metering on billing and revenue protection.

COURSE PREREQUISITES
Students are expected to have completed NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations and Metering I programs, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing.
TESTING
This Program includes a Final Exam to demonstrate comprehension of the material (25 Questions).

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS *
In addition to the student binder with module printouts, students are provided with the following supplemental materials:

Program T-Shirt
Calculator
Meter Socket Checks Handbook
Pocket Guide to Watthour Meters

* Materials will be provided for participants who have not already received equipment in other programs.

COURSE DATES & LOCATION
Metering II will be held November 7 – 9, 2023 in-person at NEPPA’s Training Center:
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

REGISTRATION
Registration fees include supplemental materials, a program t-shirt, printed student materials and lunch each day.
Members: $1,390
Non-Members: $2,160
To register, please click the button below and complete your registration online.

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Click here to download the detailed agenda.

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 a n 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:
Click here for hotels in the area.

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

Public Power Utility Program (PUMP) - Session II
2023-10-31 08:00 - 2023-11-02 16:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
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.

Who Should Attend
To 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:

General Managers
General Foremen
Assistant General Managers
Supervisors
Managers or Team Leads
Aspiring Leaders

The 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.

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.

In-Person and Virtual Sessions & Agenda
The 6-Day Program is split into two sessions, held in April and October.
The 2-Virtual half day sessions will by June and September
Click here to download the detailed agenda.

Program Objectives
The Public Utility Management Program is designed to accomplish the following objectives:

Provide an overview of leadership philosophy and key leadership concepts, specifical for Public Power organizations.
Enable participants to better understand their own leadership styles, strengths and limitations to support ongoing learning and development
Build competencies that encourage leadership development in a diverse work environment
Develop specific knowledge, skills and practices around Public Power including utility operations, finances, and management.
Help participants build and sustain cultures of safe and effective operations.
Understand and build awareness around trends, technologies, challenges and changes that impact the utility of the future.
Create an interactive learning environment that supports practical application of concepts and uses real-world utility examples.
Ensure transfer and application of learning to an on-the-job setting.

Topics Covered
The following topics will be covered in the Program:

Overview of the Electric Utility Industry
Local Public Power System
Financial Management
Introduction to Leadership
Self-Awareness
Organization Awareness
Character
Community
Empowerment
Service
Customer Relations
Sustainability
Strategic Planning
Governance
Delivering Value to Your Organization as a LeaderThe following topics will be covered in the Program:

Registration
Due 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.
Members: $3,095
Non-Members: $4,975

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Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 28, 2023 or two-weeks prior to the start of the Program. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to Session I.

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

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.

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 + tax
May 1 – October 31, 2023 – $169/night + tax
November 1 – December 31, 2023 – $142/night + tax
102 Constitution Avenue
Littleton, 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 + tax
242 Adams Place
Boxboro, MA 01719
(978) 263-8701

The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center
January 1 – March 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax
April 1 – October 31, 2023 – $125/night + tax
November 1 – December 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax
219 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax
27 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-3030

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

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

IT Roundtable
2023-10-24 12:00 - 16:30 | Wylie Inn and Conference Center, 295 Hale Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
IT RoundtableOctober 24, 2023 (12:00 pm – 4:30 pm) | Wylie Inn and Conference Center (295 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915)
Agenda

The agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.
12:00 pm Registration and Lunch
12:45 pm Welcome & Scope of I.T. Roundtable Meetings
Michael Hyland, Executive Director, NEPPA
1:00 pm Attendee Introductions
1:45 pm Roundtable Discussion
Issues Identification and Discussion

mobile device management due to COVID
spam filtering
cybersecurity

employee training
documentation

empowering field workforce

3:00 pm Break
3:15 pm Roundtable Continued
4:00 pm Next Meeting Discussion
5:00 pm Welcome Reception

Adjourn

Click Here for printable Agenda

Registration
Members: $50.00
Non-Members: $75.00

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year I
2023-10-24 08:00 - 2023-10-27 17:00, 2023-10-17 08:00 - 2023-10-20 17:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

2023 Substation II Program
2023-10-24 08:00 - 2023-10-27 14:00, 2023-10-10 08:00 - 2023-10-13 14:00, 2023-09-19 08:00 - 2023-09-22 14:00 | MA
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.

Energy Connect Conference (formerly Customer Service Conference)
2023-10-24 08:00 - 2023-10-26 17:00 | MA
NEPPA’s 2023 Energy Connect Conference (formerly Customer Service, Credit & Collections Conference) will be held October 24 – 26, 2023 at The Wylie Inn and Conference Center (295 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915). Join your professional colleagues for 2 day of educational sessions, roundtables, networking, sponsor exhibits, and more!

For More information click here

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.

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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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

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).

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

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
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RegistrationMembers: $50.00Non-Members: $75.00

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

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.

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.

@ 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.

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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.

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.

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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