BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NEPPA 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20241217T162251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T162347Z UID:10000436-1741161600-1741280400@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Pittsfield\, 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-9/ LOCATION:NH 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:20250305T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20241226T153425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T160417Z UID:10000445-1741161600-1741176000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A-2C DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 2A-2C: Digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held three times a year at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. Hoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site –  Click here to register for @Your-Site Training \n  \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) March 5\, 2025 \nAlso offered… June 18\, 2025 and September 3\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$85\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$170\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note: @Your-Site Classes are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About this Course\n \n \n \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 Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-2a-2c-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Hoisting-2A-2C-12.26.24-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20241226T142923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T150423Z UID:10000442-1741075200-1741089600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B-1D DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held three times a year at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. Hoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site –  Click here to register for @Your-Site Training \n  \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 4\, 2025June 17\, 2025September 2\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$85\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$170\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note: @Your-Site Classes are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About this Course\n \n \n \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 Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d-6/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Connect Conference,Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Hoisting-1B-1D-07.34.20-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20240923T133556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T125108Z UID:10000398-1740470400-1740751200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group B (Session 1) 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  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \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 \nEach 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. \n  \nAttendance Policy \nStudents 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. \n \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-b-session-1/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20241112T134050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T190242Z UID:10000430-1739953800-1739970000@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Manager/Leadership Roundtable DESCRIPTION:General Manager / Leadership RoundtableThursday\, February 13\, 2025 POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – NEW DATE Wednesday\, February 19\, 2025 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd.\, Littleton MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s GM/Leadership Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among public power leadership professionals. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of the topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged.   \n \n\n\n \n MORE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis Roundtable is designed for: \n\nManagers\nExecutives\nDirectors\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. \nRegistration will open shortly for this class. \n  \nIf you are interested in attending and want to be notified when registration opens please email training@neppa.org. \n  \nRegistration Fees for 2025: \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 Thursday\, January 30\, 2025.  Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n \n Register Here\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-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GM-Roundtable-11.24.31-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20241028T150720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T132304Z UID:10000423-1739282400-1739286000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday 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:\nLoreto Sarracini (Acumen) John McClean (Util-Assist)\, and Justin Neuberger (Paladin Technologies)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Physical Security –How Can NEPPA Members Address the Risks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description: Acumen\, Util-Assist\, and Paladin have partnered to provide a comprehensive end-to-end physical security solution tailored for public power and their associated municipalities. This presentation will describe the current physical security threat landscape for public power\, and will provide pragmatic recommendations for NEPPA members to address these risks. Utility case studies will be provided. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-30/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20240923T133157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T133157Z UID:10000394-1739260800-1739541600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A (Session 1) 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  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \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 \nEach 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. \n  \nAttendance Policy \nStudents 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. \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-a-session-1/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20240923T132431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T132822Z UID:10000390-1738656000-1738936800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group B (Session 1) 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  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \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 \nEach 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. \n  \nAttendance Policy \nStudents 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. \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-b-session-1/ 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/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20241202T144122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T123645Z UID:10000431-1738152000-1738238400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Regional Climate Resilience Workshop for Electric Utilities | Northeast DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Department of Energy\, Office of Cybersecurity\, Energy Security\, and Emergency Response (CESER)\, Argonne National Laboratory\, Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA)\, and EPRI\, you are invited to participate in the Northeast Regional Climate Resilience Workshop for Electric Utilities. \nEVENT DETAILSWednesday\, January 29\, 202512:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. \nThursday\, January 30\, 20259:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. \nHost Organization: Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA) \nLOCATION: Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886 \n  \nRegister for this interactive workshop designed to support cooperative\, municipal and tribal utilities’ climate resilience planning efforts. Utilities attending the regionally focused workshop will gain exposure to the topic of Climate Science and Vulnerabilities\, Climate Resilience Action and Strategies\, and engage with industry leaders and climate experts about how to successfully apply climate data to drive change within their organization. Workshop goals include: \n\nIncrease utilities’ climate resilience by providing access to leading climate data;\nCreate a space for regional utilities to collaborate on climate resilience initiatives; and\nDeliver step-by-step guidance and customizable templates to build and execute a climate resilience plan.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nRepresentatives from cooperative\, municipal or tribal utilities with an interest in: \n\nExploring climate-based threats to their utility’s infrastructure and operations;\nDiscovering risk mitigation opportunities; and\nConnecting with regional peers on climate action.\n\nEach workshop will consist of a core lesson set\, regionally relevant content\, and engaging activities for participants. \nRegistration will be open through January 15\, 2025. Please register as early as possible. Your registration will be reviewed and approved by members of the Workshop Planning Committee before you receive an email confirming attendance. \nIf you have any issues attempting to register or for more information\, please contact rcrworkshops@anl.gov. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://neppa.org/event/regional-climate-resilience-workshop-for-electric-utilities-northeast/ LOCATION:Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/poster-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20240923T134750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T124830Z UID:10000406-1738051200-1738332000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group A (Session 1) 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  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \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 \nEach 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. \n  \nAttendance Policy \nStudents 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. \n \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-a-session-1/ 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/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20241112T132516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T124449Z UID:10000429-1737014400-1737037800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Customer Service 101: Basics of Electric Operations & Customer De-Escalation DESCRIPTION:Customer Service 101: Basics of Electric Operations & Customer De-Escalation(1-Day Course)\n\nThursday\, January 16\, 20258:00 AM – 2:30 PM\n \nNEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA is pleased to offer this training on understanding the inner workings of electric distribution and operations for customer service representatives.This course also includes training on how to use verbal de-escalation techniques in interactions with the public. \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nAll customer service representatives who respond to the customer’s questions.\nAnyone who interacts with customers\, whether on the phone or in person.\n\nCourse Overview:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the inner workings of Electric Distribution and Operations for a Customer Service Representative.Public power utilities need to be adaptable and responsive to changing customer expectations. Customer Service (CS) Representatives need to understand when a customer asks about the electric utility\, how it operates\, and what and why when speaking with the customer. After taking this course\, the CS rep will gain a better knowledge of how the electric distribution system works\, understand the essential components and definitions of the electric distribution system\, and know how to answer the customer without diverting the call to operations or engineering. This course defines good customer service\, how to identify and meet the needs of different types of customer questions\, and how to create a culture of commitment to excellence in customer service across all areas of utility management\, operations\, and customer interactions—focusing on building customer service as a strategy\, not simply an administrative function. \n \n \nUsing Verbal De-Escalation Techniques – Dealing with Customer and Public Interactions \nAs a customer service representative\, you will encounter a threatening situation when the customer becomes unruly. This course will teach you some de-escalation tactics to calm the customer down politely. Also\, you will understand the barriers to communicating. While not placing yourself in a compromising position. \n\n\n\n\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. \n  \n2025 Registration Fees \nMember: $285 \nNon-Member: $465 \n\n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until two-weeks prior to the start of the Program. Substitutions may be made at any time.  \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/customer-service-101-basics-of-electric-operations-customer-de-escalation/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Customer Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CS-101-sq-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20241028T145514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T001913Z UID:10000422-1736863200-1736866800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday 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:\nLuke Peffers\, PHD\nCEO and Co-FounderNEXUS Weather & Climate\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Embrace Uncertainty\, Act With Confidence: A New Approach to Weather Forecasting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description: \nJoin Nexus Weather & Climate as we dive into the world of uncertainty\, risk\, and how people will interact with weather in an ever-changing future. Discover how embracing uncertainty can unlock new ways of thinking and build confidence in understanding the world around you. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-29/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20240215T142106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T152003Z UID:10000358-1733839200-1733842800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Presenters:\nBrandon Mauch\,Managing Director of Operations & Strategy\nRobert LaFaso\, Director of Forecasting & Valuation \nPaul Eory\, Director of Resource Planning\n  \n  \nTopic: Planning for Reliability in the Energy Transition\n  \nDescription: \nJoin Ascend Analytics\, the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for energy markets\, for a webinar titled “Planning for Reliability in the Energy Transition.” \nKey Topics: \n\nAnalytical Frameworks for Winter Storm Risk: Learn how to effectively plan for and mitigate the impacts of severe winter weather on energy systems.\nWeather Integrated Planning: Discover how integrating weather data into planning processes can enhance reliability and decision-making.\nGas and Power Price Volatility: Understand the factors driving price fluctuations and strategies to manage this volatility.\nImpacts of Clean Energy Goals in ISO-NE: Explore the implications of clean energy targets on the ISO New England region.\nCapacity Price Trajectory: Gain insights into the future trends of capacity pricing and their potential impacts.\n\n  \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-28/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20241031T143300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T144219Z UID:10000424-1733821200-1733842800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Managing Conflict Course DESCRIPTION:This in-person\, instructor-led program will be presented in one full-day session being held Tuesday\, December 10th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460). \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA has partnered with Robert J. Awkward\, Ph.D.\, from Framingham State University\, to provide high-caliber leadership training in the area of conflict management. Dr. Awkward’s progressive\, diverse and successful human resources experiences in varied industries\, and in academia\, makes him an invaluable resource on this topic. This course will build an understanding of the nature and common causes of conflict\, as well as strategies to manage it. It highlights escalation\, de-escalation and the conflict and negotiation process. \n \n More Course Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nTo register\, please click the button below. Upon completion of the Program\, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NEPPA. Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \nRegistration fees are as follows:  \nNEPPA Members: $289Non-Members: $585  \n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, November 26th (two weeks prior to the start of the class). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \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/managing-conflict-course/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-Managing-Conflict-16.9-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20231106T172806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T144105Z UID:10000324-1733385600-1733407200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Class of 2024 Graduation DESCRIPTION:The Class of 2024 Apprentice Lineworker Graduation Ceremony will take place at this year’s Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday\, December 5\, 2024 at the Doubletree Hotel in Leominster\, MA.  \n \n MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-class-of-2024-graduation/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-APP-Graduation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20241108T145447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T133043Z UID:10000427-1733383800-1733407200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting & Apprentice Lineworker Graduation\nThursday\, December 5\, 20247:30 am – 2:00 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n  DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster99 Erdman Way\, Leominster\, MA 01453 \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 2025. 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 2024 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 \n \n \n \n (This is a members only event and is free to attend.  However\, it is important that we know you are coming\, so please RSVP today\, so we can plan accordingly)  \n \n MORE EVENT 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/2024-annual-membership-meeting-2/ LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster\, 99 Erdman Way\, Leominster\, MA\, 01453\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-Annual-Membership-Meeting-Images-10.3.24-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20231106T164904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T164907Z UID:10000321-1733212800-1733407200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 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. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \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 \nEach 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. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents 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. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-6/ 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/2023/11/2024-APP-LW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20231106T164338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T164341Z UID:10000317-1732003200-1732284000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 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. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \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 \nEach 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. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents 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. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-6/ 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/2023/11/2024-APP-LW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20240226T125336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T125336Z UID:10000368-1732003200-1732273200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Substation II Program - Session IV DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. 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. \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. Each Friday of each session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \nEach 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. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession IV: Tuesday\, November 19 – Friday\, November 22\, 2024 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students are expected to complete the Substation I program and participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of Substation I). \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,795 \nNon-Members: $4\,150 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n REGISTER NOW\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/2024-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/2024/02/2024-Substation-II-16.9-updated-2.21.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20241217T162027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T162120Z UID:10000435-1731574800-1731589200@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-8/ LOCATION:NH 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:20241112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20240215T141859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T161532Z UID:10000357-1731420000-1731423600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Presenters:Kristen Bousquet\, Senior Manager of Utility Partnerships\, and Logan Donahoo\, Senior Manager of Programs.The Arbor Day Foundation\n  \nTopic:\nStrengthening Customer Connections Through Trees\nArbor Day Foundation’s partnership with utilities through our Tree Line Recognition and Energy-Saving Trees programs. Founded in 1972\, the Arbor Day Foundation is the world’s largest membership nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-27/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T000000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20241108T145246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T145312Z UID:10000428-1731024000-1731024000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Annual Membership Meeting & DESCRIPTION: URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-annual-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:NH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20231106T173101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T173104Z UID:10000325-1730793600-1730988000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-Ups DESCRIPTION:Hands-on & Make-upJune 25 (years 1 + 2) June 26 (years 3 + 4) \nTesting Make-upsJune 27 \nHands-on & Make-upNovember 5 (years 1 + 2) November 6 (years 3 + 4) \nTesting Make-upsNovember 7 \n  \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-make-ups/ 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/2023/11/2024-APP-Make.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20231106T163718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T163721Z UID:10000313-1730188800-1730469600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group B 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. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \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 \nEach 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. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents 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. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-b-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/2023/11/2024-APP-LW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20240205T162124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T133016Z UID:10000342-1730188800-1730390400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) Session II DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2024.  The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions\, The in-person sessions will be held on April 23 – 25 and October 29 – 31\, 2024 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. One virtual sessions will be held on June 4th and September 24th 2024. 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. \n  \nPUMP 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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours\, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program. \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• General Managers\n• General Foremen\n• Assistant General Managers\n• Supervisors\n• Managers or Team Leads\n• Aspiring 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 What makes PUMP different? \nNow in its 32nd 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.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n In-Person and Virtual Sessions & Agenda \nThe 6-Day Program is split into two sessions\, held in April and October. \nThe 2-Virtual half day sessions will by June and September \nClick here to download the detailed agenda\n  \nProgram Objectives\nThe Public Utility Management Program is designed to accomplish the following objectives: \n\nProvide an overview of leadership philosophy and key leadership concepts\, specifical for Public Power organizations.\nEnable participants to better understand their own leadership styles\, strengths and limitations to support ongoing learning and development\nBuild competencies that encourage leadership development in a diverse work environment\nDevelop specific knowledge\, skills and practices around Public Power including utility operations\, finances\, and management.\nHelp participants build and sustain cultures of safe and effective operations.\nUnderstand and build awareness around trends\, technologies\, challenges and changes that impact the utility of the future.\nCreate an interactive learning environment that supports practical application of concepts and uses real-world utility examples.\nEnsure transfer and application of learning to an on-the-job setting.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Covered \nThe following topics will be covered in the Program: \n  \n• Overview of the Electric Utility Industry\n• Local Public Power System\n• Financial Management\n• Introduction to Leadership\n• Self-Awareness\n• Organization Awareness\n• Character\n• Community\n• Empowerment\n• Service\n• Customer Relations\n• Sustainability\n• Strategic Planning\n• Governance\n• Delivering Value to Your Organization as a Leader\n \n \n \n \n \n For more detailed informtion\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\, Apirl 9\, 2024 (two-weeks prior to the start of the Program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to Session I.\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 \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/public-utility-management-program-pump-session-ii/ 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/2024/02/2024-PUMP-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20240910T174823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T140608Z UID:10000384-1729602000-1729612800@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 ECC IT Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 22\, 2024 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) | AC Marriott Worcester (125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA 01608) \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s IT Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among those interested in technology related topics. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of the topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged. \n  \nTopics to be discussed at the October 22nd Roundtable include: \nAbility to accept technology changes and the role company culture plays \nHow to handle employee burn out \nWorking within budget and funding constraints \nVendor Dependency \n \n \n \n\n \n Click Here for MORE DETAILS\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis Roundtable is designed for: \n\nTechnology Personnel\nOperations/Technical employees\nEngineers\nIT\nSupervisors\nProject Managers\nAdministrative/Customer Service\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRegistration Fees\nThis roundtable is being held as part of the 2024 Energy Connect Conference. Registration for this event is part of the overall conference registration. Please register by Friday\, October 18\, 2024.  \n  \n\n\n\nMembers: $75\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $100\n\n\n\n\n  \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until Monday\, October 7\, 2024. Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n \n Register NOW (ECC Conference Registration)\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/2024-ecc-it-roundtable-oct/ LOCATION:AC Hotel Worcester\, 125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-OCT-IT-Roundtable-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20240813T184809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T111755Z UID:10000383-1729591200-1729776600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Energy Connect Conference DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s 2024 Energy Connect Conference(formerly Customer Service\, Credit & Collections Conference)will be held October 22-24\, 2024at The AC Marriott (125 Front Street Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01608). \nJoin your professional colleagues for 3 days of educational sessions\, roundtables\, networking\, sponsor exhibits\, and more! \n \n \n More Information URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-energy-connect-conference/ LOCATION:AC Hotel Worcester\, 125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Connect Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ECC-16.9-2024-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20240916T144344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T145050Z UID:10000385-1729587600-1729612800@neppa.org SUMMARY:New England Electrification Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:Beneficial Electrification League’sNew England Electrification Leadership Summit\n\nOctober 22\, 2024 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm \nAC Marriott Hotel\, Worcester\, MA \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Advances in end-use technology and low-carbon electric generation\, coupled with improvements in grid connectivity and consumer awareness and acceptance\, have increased the value of beneficial electrification. This event will convene leaders from New England to discuss opportunities and challenges around further electrification of our economy. \nIn addition\, Uncle Sam is opening his pocketbook for Federal infrastructure investments that can be used toward beneficial electrification programs and projects. While the concept of beneficial electrification is appealing\, the question remains – how do we implement? This meeting will bring together stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds to discuss next steps to meeting both challenges and opportunities provided by advancements in electric technology.  \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & TO REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThis event is on day 1 of NEPPA’s Energy Connect Conference.Join us at Energy Connect! Click HERE to learn more and register. URL:https://neppa.org/event/new-england-electrification-leadership-summit/ LOCATION:AC Hotel Worcester\, 125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Connect Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BEL-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Beneficial Electrification League":MAILTO:info@be-league.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20231106T162534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T162536Z UID:10000308-1729584000-1729864800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A 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. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \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 \nEach 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. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents 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. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-a-3/ 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/2023/11/2024-APP-LW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T135431 CREATED:20240226T125441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T125441Z UID:10000367-1729584000-1729854000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Substation II Program - Session III DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. 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. \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. Each Friday of each session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \nEach 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. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession III: Tuesday\, October 22 – Friday\, October 25\, 2024 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students are expected to complete the Substation I program and participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of Substation I). \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,795 \nNon-Members: $4\,150 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n REGISTER NOW\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/2024-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/2024/02/2024-Substation-II-16.9-updated-2.21.24.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR