NEPPA

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year I
2023-01-31 08:00 - 2023-02-03 14:00 (America/New_York) | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program.
In addition to classroom time, students are expected to:
Self-study by reading the material
Track, record, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training
Track, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms
Each year, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism, safety, and proper technique.
Attendance Policy
Students are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time, training, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program, all students must complete the full program requirements.

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

General Foreman Roundtable
2023-01-26 08:30 - 13:00 | Braintree Electric Light Department, 150 Potter Road, Braintree, 02184, United States
2023 General Foreman RoundtableJanuary 26, 2023 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | Braintree Electric Light Dept

NEPPA will be having a General Foreman’s Roundtable, Thursday, January 26, 2023 hosted by Braintree Electric Light Department.

AgendaThe 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 Meeting – John McDonagh, NEPPA Staff
9:15 am Introductions – Facilitator: Ralph Bellavance, Mansfield Municipal Electric Department
9:45 am Presentation: 1 – Possible Near Miss or Accident
10:15 am Break
10:30 am Presentation 2: Review of the Watson Power Plant
11:00 am Open Discussion – Facilitator: Ralph Bellavance
12:00 pm Lunch and Next Meeting Discussion (Currently scheduled May 8, 2023 Plymouth, NH @ NH Electric Coop) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
1:00 pm Adjourn

RegistrationMembers: $50.00Non-Members: $75.00

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

@ Your-Site Virtual Training - Rigging, Ropes & Safety
2023-01-25 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtually
Rigging, Ropes & Safety

January 25, 2023 | Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 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 offering live, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.
@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length
All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

Your-Site Virtual(90-minute training (8:30 am – 10:00 am)Dates are subject to change
Registration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual TrainingParticipant may register for either an individual sessions:
NEPPA Member: $55 per personNon-Member: $110 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 the sessions.

REGISTER NOW

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

@ Your-Site Virtual Training - Substation Components
2023-01-24 08:30 - 10:00
Substation Components

January 24, 2023 | Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 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 offering live, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.
@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length
All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

Your-Site Virtual(90-minute training (8:30 am – 10:00 am)Dates are subject to change
Registration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual TrainingParticipant may register for either an individual sessions:
NEPPA Member: $55 per personNon-Member: $110 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 the sessions.

REGISTER NOW

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

Tactical Tuesday - The Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on evaluating energy storage
2023-01-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtually
The Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on evaluating energy storage

Leveraging case studies, Enovation will show the impact of IRA on storage capital costs and accessibility as well as how IRA rules specifically help public power

Presenter: Terry Bickham, Head of Product Management, Enovation Analytics
Martin Goldenblatt, Enovation Analytics

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Tactical Tuesday - Uncovering Common OSHA Violations at your Utility
2022-12-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtually
Uncovering Common OSHA Violations at your Utility

Presenter: Lee Marchessault, President, Workplace Safety Solutions, Inc.

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2022 Substation II Program - Cancelled
2022-12-13 08:00 - 2022-12-16 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.
Substation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program, and focus on the principles of substation design, construction, operations and maintenance.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Classes are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
NEW DATES:
Session I: Ocotber 4 – 7, 2022Session II: October 18 – 21, 2022Session III: November 15 – 18, 2022Session IV: December 13 – 16, 2022

REGISTRATION
Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,625
Non-Members: $3,900

REGISTER - CLOSED

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4
2022-12-06 08:00 - 2022-12-09 14:00, 2022-10-18 08:00 - 2022-10-21 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA has adopted the 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.

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

Hoisting 2A - 2C
2022-12-06 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 8, 2022
June 8, 2022
September 7, 2022
November 29, 2022
2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 15, 2022
June 9, 2022
September 8, 2022
December 6, 2022
* To request a 2D Hoisting Class, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200.

Location
NEPPA Training Center
200 New Estate Road
Littleton, MA 01460

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

Members:
$70

Non-Members:
$140

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)$70 perperson, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)
Non-Members$140 per person, minimum $1,200 (i.e. 9 participants)

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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 Littleton – $137/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 – $89/night + tax
242 Adams Place
Boxboro, MA 01719
(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center
January 1 – March 31, 2022 – $99/night + tax
April 1 – October 31, 2022 – $119/night + tax
November 1 – December 31, 2022 – $99/night + tax
219 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-8200

SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax
27 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-3030

Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/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.

2022 Annual Membership Meeting
2022-12-01 09:00 - 13:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Andover, 123 Old River Road, Andover, 01810, United States
NEPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Andover, 123 Old River Road, Andover, MA 01810.
Review 2022, learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2023, build relationships with your professional colleagues and industry partners and meet with old and new friends.

2022 Agenda

Agenda details are still being finalized and are therefore subject to change.
8:00 am Registration, Continental Breakfast9:00 am Members Welcome & President’s Address, Mr. Nicholas Lawler, LELWD9:15 am Keynote: Leadership…The Power of Integrity, Colonel Arthur J. Athens, USMCR (Ret.)
Integrity is essential for living lives of purpose and impact and building teams founded on trust and commitment. This presentation answers four key questions: (1) What do we mean by integrity? (2) What does integrity look like in action? (3) How does a leader maintain his or her integrity, particularly in challenging circumstances? and (4) How does a leader create an organizational climate of integrity?
10:15 am Networking/ Break 10:30 am Executive Committee’s Report, Mr. Michael Hyland, NEPPA Executive Director10:45 am Financial Reports, Ms. Elizabeth Dailey, Director of Administration & Finance, NEPPA11:00 am Legislative Update, Meguire Whitney, LLC, Ms. Joy Grewatz, Principal11:30 am Intro of Affiliate Members – Corporate & Associate MembersAt this, time we ask Affiliate Members who wish to introduce themselves to line up by the podium. For the sake of time, please limit your introductions to approximately one (1) minute.
12:00 pm Luncheon1:00 pm Adjourn

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Corporate and Affiliate Members:
If you are interested in having a complimentary dispaly table please email registar@neppa.org to reserve your table today. Table are subject to availablity at time of request.

Registration

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3
2022-11-29 08:00 - 2022-12-02 14:00, 2022-10-04 08:00 - 2022-10-07 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Hoisting 1B - 1D
2022-11-29 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 8, 2022June 8, 2022September 7, 2022November 29, 2022
2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 15, 2022June 9, 2022September 8, 2022December 6, 2022
* To request a 2D Hoisting Class, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200.

Location NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate Road Littleton, MA 01460

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

Members:
$70

Non-Members:
$140

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)
$70 perperson, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)
Non-Members
$140 per person, minimum $1,200 (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 Littleton – $137/night + tax102 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 – $89/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro, MA 01719(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 1 – March 31, 2022 – $99/night + taxApril 1 – October 31, 2022 – $119/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2022 – $99/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600

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

@Your-Site Virtual Training - Circuit Breakers & Relays
2022-11-22 08:30 - 10:30 | Virtually
November 22, 2022 | Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:30 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, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. Participants may register for either an individual session, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2022 Series (16 Total Sessions):

@Your-Site Virtual
Per Session
Spring Series (8 Sessions)
Fall Series (8 Sessions)
2022 Series (16 Total Sessions)

NEPPA Members
$50 per person
$380 per person
$380 per person
$740 per person

Non-Members
$100 per person
$770 per person
$770 per person
$1,540 per person

@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

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 the sessions.

Register Now

Contact training@neppa.org to ask any questions.

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

2022 Substation II Program - Cancelled
2022-11-15 08:00 - 2022-11-18 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.
Substation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program, and focus on the principles of substation design, construction, operations and maintenance.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Classes are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
NEW DATES:
Session I: October 4 -7, 2022Session II: October 18 – 21, 2022Session III: November 15 – 18, 2022 – CXLSession IV: December 13 – 16, 2022 – CXL

REGISTRATION
Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,625
Non-Members: $3,900

REGISTER - Closed

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2
2022-11-15 08:00 - 2022-11-18 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting
2022-11-10 09:00 - 11:00
Littleton, MA
For more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200!

Tactical Tuesday - Utility Reliability: Data Collection, Benchmarking and the Outage Data Initiative (ODI)
2022-11-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtually
Utility Reliability: Data Collection, Benchmarking and the Outage Data Initiative (ODI)

This tactical Tuesday will provide an overview of reliability data benchmarking opportunities through statistics and touch on the work of the ODI for data collection during restoration.

Presenter:Scott Sternfeld, Outage Data InitiativeMike Hyland, NEPPA

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Cost of Service Workshop: Implementation and Application
2022-11-08 08:00 - 2022-11-09 16:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA has partnered with the American Public Power Association to bring a high caliber cost of service workshop: Implementation and Application training. Participants will participate in a two-day training program.
Who Should Attend
These courses are designed for:
>General managers>Commissioners>Finance and accounting personnel>Rate analysts>Financial planners>Policymakers

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

Course Overview (8:30 am – 4:00 pm, November 8-9, 2022)
Explore the ins and outs of cost of service—from key concepts to the nuts and bolts of working through a cost of service model. Get hands-on experience working with an actual Excel model to apply cost of service and rate design principles and processes to electric, water, sewer, gas, and other municipal services. Complete the step-by-step process of putting a cost of service study together and review how to develop a fully functional and unbundled cost of service study. As you explore what it takes to do a thorough cost analysis, gain lessons learned from real-world examples.This course does not have prerequisites, nor does it require advance preparation.
Course Topics• Basic cost of service and pricing concepts, terminology, and processes• Collecting and using cost of service data and organizing costs• Allocating municipal facilities and expenses• Classifying generation, transmission, and distribution expenses• Categorizing generation types and primary cost components• Collecting and applying load research data• Developing and applying cost allocation factors• Gauging customer voltage levels• Apply cost allocation factors in a cost of service model• Determining monthly customer facilities and billing costs• Identifying bundled and unbundled primary cost components• Applying cost of service components to rate designs• Understanding the limitations of a traditional cost-of-service model

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to successfully:
• Explain the role of rates and cost of service studies, define common terminology• Understand how to identify, collect, and organize costs• Explain how to functionalize utility assets and expenses• Outline how utility assets and expenses are classified• Develop and apply cost allocation factors, and define how customer allocation factors are determined• Identify methods used to collect load research data, and how to utilize utility load data to properly assign customer costs• Outline how to determine monthly customer facilities and billing costs, and explain cost components of your utility• Describe bundled and unbundled primary cost components, and specify cost components related to monthly customer charge• Understand how to implement rate adjustments based on cost of service study results• Utilize a functional cost of service model, and summarize study results for end user, Board, Commission or Council• Understand the limitations of a traditional cost-of-service model

2-Day Program (November 8 – 9, 2022)

Members:
$895

Non-Members:
$1,625

Register Now

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

@Your-Site Virtual Training - Ergonomics
2022-11-01 08:30 - 10:30 | Virtually
November 1, 2022 | Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:30 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, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. Participants may register for either an individual session, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2022 Series (16 Total Sessions):

@Your-Site Virtual
Per Session
Spring Series (8 Sessions)
Fall Series (8 Sessions)
2022 Series (16 Total Sessions)

NEPPA Members
$50 per person
$380 per person
$380 per person
$740 per person

Non-Members
$100 per person
$770 per person
$770 per person
$1,540 per person

@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

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 the sessions.

Register Now

Contact training@neppa.org to ask any questions.

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

2022 Metering II Program
2022-11-01 08:00 - 2022-11-04 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
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 1 – 3, 2022 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: $1,350
Non-Members: $2,100
To register, please click the button below and complete your registration online.

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1
2022-11-01 08:00 - 2022-11-04 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Public Utility Management Program (PUMP)
2022-10-25 08:00 - 2022-10-27 16:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
In its second iteration, NEPPA is continuing to improve and is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program again in 2022. The Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) is a 6-day, one year Program held April 12 – 14 and October 25 – 27, 2022 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).
PUMP is a robust course 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 30th 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.

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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: $2,945
Non-Members: $4,785

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Location
These in-person training sessions will be held at:
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

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

2022 Substation II Program - Cancelled
2022-10-18 08:00 - 2022-10-21 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.
Substation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program, and focus on the principles of substation design, construction, operations and maintenance.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Classes are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
NEW DATES
Session I: October 4-7, 2022Session II: October 18 – 21, 2022Session III: November 15 – 18, 2022Session IV: December 13 – 16, 2022

REGISTRATION
Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,625
Non-Members: $3,900

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

2023 NESC Updates & Applications
2022-10-17 12:00 - 15:30 | Virtually
NEPPA is offering a virtual 3 1/2 hour program to address the origins of the NESC and its fundamental application to electric utility transmission and distribution systems, highlighting important changes that are effective with the 2023 edition on Monday, October 17th, 2022 virtually (12:00 pm – 3:30 pm).
Longer programs will be offered in 2023 that will allow more extensive and in-depth coverage of topics, as well as practice exercises for participants. 2023 dates will be coming soon.

2023 NESC Update & Applications
Program Highlights

NESC purpose, organization and application
Significant revisions contained in the 2023 NESC
NESC compliance, legal liability and risk management
Rule interpretations and sources of help for compliance
Recognition and correction of code violations
Integration of NESC requirements into design, construction and maintenance practices
Safety and work rules for construction and operations personnel
Code interpretation and compliance issues contributed by course participants

Who Should Attend
Managers, safety professionals, electric utility engineers, designers, technicians and all field personnel who are responsible for decisions concerning transmission and distribution systems. The course is conducted at a practical level and is appropriate for degreed professionals, including engineers and engineering technicians as well as skilled craft personnel, field supervisors and non-degreed high school graduates with a general knowledge of the electric utility system.

Course Level:
This course does not have prerequisites and does not require advance preparation; however, familiarity with the NESC will be helpful in gaining a more in-depth understanding of the code changes and their ramifications.

About the Instructors
R. John Miner, Tom Black, Erich Schoennagel and Ted Dimberio are effective and experienced adult education instructors with extensive electric utility engineering, operations, safety, and management experience. All four have worked with the NESC throughout their careers. Collaborative Learning (CL) has delivered NESC programs to a wide range of audiences throughout the U.S. for more than 25 years.

Rates:
Members: $295Non-Members: $395

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

Crew Leadership Program - Littleton, MA
2022-10-12 08:00 - 2022-10-13 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s is pleased to offer our revitalized Crew Leadership Program in two locations this year.

Crew Leadership is offer every other year, and will be offered again in 2024.
Crew Leadership Program is designed to build upon existing leadership skills to work more effectively and efficiently in the field, while meeting standards and regulatory requirements.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Crew Leadership Program includes a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Click here to download the 2022 detailed agenda.

Course Dates & Hours

October 4 – 5, 2022 – Plymouth, NHOctober 12 – 13, 2022 – Littleton, MA(8:00 am – 2:00 pm)

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

Tactical Tuesday - Transportation Electrification Program at Austin Energy
2022-10-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtually
Transportation Electrification Program at Austin Energy

Learn what Austin Energy is doing with their transportation electrification program.
Presenter: Karl Popham, Manager, Electric Vehicles & Emerging Technologies, Austin Energy

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2022 Substation II Program - Cancelled
2022-10-04 08:00 - 2022-10-07 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.
Substation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program, and focus on the principles of substation design, construction, operations and maintenance.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Classes are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
NEW DATES
Session I: October 4 – 7, 2022Session II: October 18 – 21, 2022Session III: November 15 – 18, 2022Session IV: December 13 – 16, 2022

REGISTRATION
Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,625
Non-Members: $3,900

REGISTER CLOSED

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

Crew Leadership Program - Plymouth, NH
2022-10-04 08:00 - 2022-10-05 14:00 | The Common Man Inn, 231 Main Street, Plymouth, New Hampshire, 03264
NEPPA’s is pleased to offer our revitalized Crew Leadership Program in two locations this year.

Crew Leadership is offer every other year, and will be offered again in 2024. Crew Leadership Program is designed to build upon existing leadership skills to work more effectively and efficiently in the field, while meeting standards and regulatory requirements. In addition to in-class lecture, the Crew Leadership Program includes a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Click here to download the 2022 detailed agenda.

October 4 – 5, 2022 – Plymouth, NH
October 12 – 13, 2022 – Littleton, MA
(8:00 am – 2:00 pm)

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