NEPPA

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 (Session 3)
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-12 14:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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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Tactical Tuesday
2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.

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Presenter:NetwatchZane Hickman, Business Development ManagerTom Walsh, Business Development ManagerJeff Wagner, National Accounts Manager

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Topic:This presentation will be about protecting critical infrastructure via proactive video monitoring. (PVM). PVM is the process of protecting people, properties, and profits, by Detecting, Assessing, Intervening, and Reporting attempted crimes via personalized talkdowns. 98% of the time data shows the incidents are deterred without need to escalate to authorities.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 3)
2025-09-16 08:00 - 2025-09-19 14:00 | MA

Advanced Lineworker Program (Session IV)
2025-09-23 08:00 - 2025-09-25 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Advanced Lineworker Program is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to build, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system. In addition to in-class lecture, the Advanced Lineworker Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts, facility tours, and weekly testing, including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

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

Session I: August 12-14, 2025 passed
Session II: August 26-28, 2025 passed
Session III: September 9-11, 2025 passed
Session IV: September 23-25, 2025

LOCATION
Northeast Public Power AssocationTraining Facility200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for individuals with 5+ years of experience as a lineworker, lineworkers with increased crew or leadership responsibilities, or cross departmental employees with new or increased leadership of lineworker personnel. There are no prerequistes for this program.

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

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session.
Cancellation fees will be charged based on the following schedule:
2 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition
Before completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition
Before the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition
After the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition

REGISTRATION
Registration fee includes lunch and breaks each day and supplemental materials listed above.

2025 Registration Fees:
NEPPA Members: $2,850
Non-Members: $4,250

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Metering II Program
2025-09-23 08:00 - 2025-09-25 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Our Metering II Program is a 3-day course held Tuesday, September 23rd – Thursday, September 25th, 2025from 8am – 3pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460)

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.

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.

REGISTRATION
2025 Registration fees includes supplemental materials listed above and lunch each day.
Members: $1,500
Non-Members: $2,350

Cancellations are accepted until two-weeks prior to the start of the program. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session.

To register, please click the button below and complete your registration online.

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(URD) Underground Residential Distribution Program
2025-09-30 08:00 - 2025-10-02 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program is a 3-day course held
Tuesday, September 30th – Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

at the NEPPA Training Center
(200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460)

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for NEPPA members who build or maintain Underground Residential Distribution Systems.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the program, participants will understand:

NEPPA URD/UCD design & construction best practices

Tools, equipment, troubleshooting
URD/UCD maps
Hands-on work with pre-molded terminations and testing equipment.
Have the knowledge and skill in all aspects of URD/UCD installation, operation, and maintenance.
Understand safety practices, as they pertain to URD/UCDs and related work, will be defined and demonstrated

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1, Group A (Session 4)
2025-09-30 08:00 - 2025-10-03 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Substation II Program (Session I)
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-10 11:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
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. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls, understanding operations, schematics, and diagrams, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

In 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.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Unless otherwise noted, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays.

Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: October 7 – October 10, 2025Session II: October 21 – October 24, 2025Session III: November 4 – November 7, 2025Session IV: November 18 – November 21, 2025

LOCATION
All in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for

Lineworkers or operations employees
Substation Technicians
Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments
Engineers
Construction Supervisors
Project Managers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Program, Substation II participants should be able to:

Apply concepts to design, build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a substation.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA, the NESC, and NERC/CIP.
Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
Apply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.
Demonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions and PPE
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA, as well as switching and tagging.
Demonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions.

COURSE PREREQUISITES
In order to be successful in the Substation II Program, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).

REGISTRATION
2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,900
Non-Members: $4,300
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1, Group B (Session 4)
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-10 14:00 | MA

Tactical Tuesday
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.

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Presenter:
NEPPA’s Safety Committee Members

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Topic:This newly formed committee will explain its role and solicit feedback on what issues/tasks it should take on.

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Industry Day - Hosted by Schweitzer
2025-10-15 08:00 - 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 8:00 am – 3:00 pmNEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460
Industry days are packed full of hands-on demos, introducing you to new and innovative products. Hosted by one our affiliate members, attendees get access to learn, ask questions and see up close, what is up and coming in the industry.

** This is a member only event **
This event is open to all members, but geared towards operations personnel and management.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
This event is free for utility members of NEPPA.
Advance Registration Required

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What to Expect

Please note: Agenda is subject to change

8:00AM – 8:30AM – Coffee/Pastries and Registration
8:30AM – 8:45AM – Schweitzer Welcome Address and Overview
8:45AM – 10:00AM – Presentation/Demos:

SEL 787Z High Impedance Relay – Matthew Marotti , Senior Application Engineer- Protection

Reliable transformer and bus protection proven in smaller utility systems. Fast fault detection ensures safer operation with minimal downtime.

OT SDN – Protection Class Ethernet Network Solution – Nik Ramadhin , Associate Application Engineer – Automation

Creates a rock-solid, cybersecure communications backbone . Keeps protection and control traffic flowing even if the network fails.

SEL Arc-Flash Protection – Raajas Joshi , Associate Application Engineer – Protection

Instantly reduces arc-flash danger to crews and equipment. Cuts incident energy so utilities avoid costly damage and outages. Easily ties into existing relays for a stronger safety program
10:00AM – 10:15AM – Break
10:15AM – 12:00PM – Presentation/Demos:

SEL Blueframe – Secure OT Software Platform – Gregory Chernov , Associate Application Engineer– Automation

One trusted software platform for substation visibility and control. Brings multiple OT applications together in a secure environment.

SEL Microgrid Solutions – PowerMAX – Fred Amuna – Engineering Manger 1 – Automation

Keeps lights on with seamless transitions between grid and island mode. Balances renewables, storage, and diesel for reliable local power .Gives communities independence and resilience during outages.

Migration Strategy – 5 Series – Matthew Marotti , Senior Application Engineer

Upgrade older SEL relays without major rewiring. Adds faster protection, more features, and stronger security. Step-by-step migration reduces risk and costs for smaller utilities.
12:00PM – 12:30PM – Lunch
12:30PM – 3:00PM – Presentation/Demos:

SEL Custom Panel Solutions – Swathi Patel , Associate Sales Engineer

Factory-built panels tailored to your exact system design. Cut engineering time and installation costs with ready-to-install solutions. Trusted SEL quality means fewer headaches for utility staff.

SEL 9 Series – Trevor Mattson, Development Lead Engineer

Next-generation protection with faster and smarter performance. Future-ready with strong cybersecurity and flexible communications. Designed to grow with your utility’s evolving needs.

Can Primary and Secondary Relays Be from the Same Manufacturer? – Raajas Joshi , Associate Application Engineer – Protection

They work seamlessly together, simplifying support and spares. Makes training and integration easier for smaller utilities.

3:00PM – Adjourn

Learn More About Your Host:

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Making Electric Power Safer, More Reliable, and More Economical
SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect, automate, and control critical infrastructure around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability, safety, and cost. SEL, a 100 percent employee-owned company that is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. SEL provides unmatched technical support and customer service and a ten-year worldwide warranty.
10 Tara Blvd Ste. 440, Nashua, NH 03062

General Foreman Roundtable (Oct 2025)
2025-10-16 08:30 - 13:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
2025 General Foreman RoundtableThursday, October 16, 2025 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center

Northeast Public Power is excited to host General Foreman from the region to come together for this interactive roundtable discussion. This year’s General Foreman Roundtable will be held Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 8:30am-1:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).

NEPPA’s General Foreman Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among those leading the day-to-day operations of our public power utility operations. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of each topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged.

Who Should Attend

General Foreman or those in similar roles

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Registration
Registration includes coffee and baked goods in the morning and afternoon lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions, please make note of them when you register.

2025 Roundtable Fees:
Members $50
Non-Members $75

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the event. Substitutions can be made at any time.

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Substation II Program (Session II)
2025-10-21 08:00 - 2025-10-24 11:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
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. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls, understanding operations, schematics, and diagrams, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

In 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.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Unless otherwise noted, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays.

Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: October 7 – October 10, 2025 passedSession II: October 21 – October 24, 2025Session III: November 4 – November 7, 2025Session IV: November 18 – November 21, 2025

LOCATION
All in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for

Lineworkers or operations employees
Substation Technicians
Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments
Engineers
Construction Supervisors
Project Managers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Program, Substation II participants should be able to:

Apply concepts to design, build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a substation.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA, the NESC, and NERC/CIP.
Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
Apply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.
Demonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions and PPE
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA, as well as switching and tagging.
Demonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions.

COURSE PREREQUISITES
In order to be successful in the Substation II Program, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).

REGISTRATION
2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,900
Non-Members: $4,300
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2, Group A (Session 4)
2025-10-21 08:00 - 2025-10-24 14:00 | MA

Energy Connect Conference
2025-10-21 09:00 - 2025-10-23 13:30 | The Verve Hotel, 1360 Worcester St., Natick, MA, 01760, United States
NEPPA’s 2025 Energy Connect Conference will be held October 21 – 23, 2025 at the Verve Hotel in Natick MA (1360 Worcester St, Natick, MA 01760).
Energy Connect is a great way for public power professionals to share ideas, build connections and gain resources. Speaker topics range from customer service insights and business leadership, to energy innovation and IT. We have some exciting educational sessions, roundtables, networking opportunities, sponsor exhibits, and more planned for this year!

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2, Group B (Session 4)
2025-10-28 08:00 - 2025-10-31 14:00 | MA

60th Anniversary Celebration
2025-11-03 11:00 - 13:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
Monday, November 3, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
NEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Rd. Littleton, MA 01460

Northeast Public Power invites you to join us in celebrating 60 years of serving Public Power. This 60th Anniversary celebration will include an address from NEPPA leadership, lunch, a cake cutting and unveiling of our completed 60th Anniversary memorial bench.

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All are welcome. No attendance fee. RSVP required.

Substation II Program (Session III)
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-07 11:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
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. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls, understanding operations, schematics, and diagrams, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

In 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.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Unless otherwise noted, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays.

Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: October 7 – October 10, 2025 passedSession II: October 21 – October 24, 2025 passedSession III: November 4 – November 7, 2025Session IV: November 18 – November 21, 2025

LOCATION
All in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for

Lineworkers or operations employees
Substation Technicians
Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments
Engineers
Construction Supervisors
Project Managers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Program, Substation II participants should be able to:

Apply concepts to design, build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a substation.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA, the NESC, and NERC/CIP.
Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
Apply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.
Demonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions and PPE
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA, as well as switching and tagging.
Demonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions.

COURSE PREREQUISITES
In order to be successful in the Substation II Program, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).

REGISTRATION
2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,900
Non-Members: $4,300
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 (Session 4)
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-07 14:00 | MA

NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-11-13 09:00 - 13:00 | MA
Littleton, MA
For more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200.

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Make-Ups (Hands-on Year 1 & 2)
2025-11-18 08:00 - 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
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.

If you need to attend a make-up session please contact us to register at training@neppa.org or 978-540-2200. There will be a $85 make-up fee charged per session, per student.

2025 Schedule for Make-Up Sessions

June 24 – Hands-on (for years 1 and 2)

November 18 – Hands-on (for years 1 and 2)

June 25 – Hands-on (for years 3 and 4)

November 19 – Hands-on (for years 3 and 4)

June 26 – Testing

November 20 – Testing

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Substation II Program (Session IV)
2025-11-18 08:00 - 2025-11-21 11:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
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. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls, understanding operations, schematics, and diagrams, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

In 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.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Unless otherwise noted, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays.

Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: October 7 – October 10, 2025 passedSession II: October 21 – October 24, 2025 passedSession III: November 4 – November 7, 2025 passedSession IV: November 18 – November 21, 2025

LOCATION
All in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for

Lineworkers or operations employees
Substation Technicians
Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments
Engineers
Construction Supervisors
Project Managers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Program, Substation II participants should be able to:

Apply concepts to design, build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a substation.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA, the NESC, and NERC/CIP.
Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
Apply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.
Demonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions and PPE
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA, as well as switching and tagging.
Demonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions.

COURSE PREREQUISITES
In order to be successful in the Substation II Program, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).

REGISTRATION
2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,900
Non-Members: $4,300
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

Register now

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Make-Ups (Hands-on Year 3 & 4)
2025-11-19 08:00 - 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 4)
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-04 14:00 | MA

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Class of 2025 Graduation
2025-12-04 07:30 - 14:00 | MA
The Class of 2025 Apprentice Lineworker Graduation Ceremony will take place at this year’s Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Click below for more information.

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2025 Annual Membership Meeting
2025-12-04 07:30 - 14:00 | AC Hotel Worcester, 125 Front Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
NEPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting & Apprentice Lineworker Graduation
Thursday, December 4, 20257:30 am – 2:00 pm

AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester125 Front St, Worcester, MA 01608

Our membership meeting is a time to review the past year and learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2026. It’s an opportunity to build relationships with professional colleagues and industry partners. Come meet with old and new friends!
This event also includes a graduation ceremony to appreciate and honor our 2025 Apprentice Lineworker Program graduates. We hope you will join us in support our graduating class, as they become the future of public power.

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Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the office our office at (978) 540-2200 or email registar@neppa.org.

Tactical Tuesday
2025-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.

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Presenter:
Chris Pimentel, Sr. Accounts StrategistSiemens

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Topic:Flexible Load and Grid Management

Description: Inverter-based resource challenges, extremely constrained supply, dramatic coincident peak load increases across aging grid infrastructure, both now and in coming decades, are impacting distribution performance and reliability in complex ways. Flexible load management, increasing distribution grid transparency and broader control offer resilient solution benefits and lower costs.

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PR Bootcamp
2025-12-11 08:30 - 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
PR Bootcamp: How to Use Behavioral PR Strategies and Tactics Successfully to Build Relationships & Achieve Successful Outcomes
is an in-person, instructor-led program presented in one full-day session being held Thursday, December 11th from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460).

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We have partnered with Robin Schell, Senior Counsel and Partner at Jackson Jackson & Wagner to provide this full-day workshop. Participants will sharpen important public relations skills, while building a foundation of understanding of the PR strategy and techniques that are beneficial in achieving positive organizational outcomes.

Who Should Attend
-Administrative Professionals-Leadership-Customer Service-Those in other roles who communicate with the public

Course Overview
NEPPA members, particularly smaller shops, are typically lean organizations with staff who are less experienced in handling public relations issues such as media (traditional and social), outreach (non-media related/relationship building), reputational issues, internal communications and more. This full-day, “PR Bootcamp” workshop will give participants an opportunity to sharpen important public relations skills, while building a foundation of understanding of PR strategy and techniques that would be beneficial in achieving positive organizational outcomes.
This session will create a common understanding of the role of Public Relations with examples of how your Public Relations plan can be used to:
1. Build long-term relationships with key internal and external stakeholders2. Think strategically when prioritizing PR activities3. Anticipate issues and prepare for crisis situations in a way that preserves reputation4. Make sure that leadership and employees to speak with one voice as ambassadors for your organization5. Evaluate success
Participates will be provided examples of PR strategies and techniques that have moved the needle on behavior from their long experience counseling municipal utilities and other industries. Participants will be encouraged to share their own best practices, as the session will be interactive.

Agenda
Agenda details are subject to change.

Thursday, December 11, 2025

8:30 am Registration (Coffee/Tea and Light Continental Breakfast will be provided)
9:00 am Welcome & Introductions
9:30 am Instruction – Introduction to Public Relations:
o Review of Behavioral PR Theories
o Qualitative & Quantitative Research
o Engaging Employees As Ambassadors

10:30 am Break
10:45 am Instruction – Media Relationship Building:
o Effective strategies for building media relationships and identifying opportunities to amplify positive stories and minimize negative stories
o The role and management of social media
o “Think Like A Reporter” exercise and mock interview (with review of interview do’s and don’ts)
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Instruction – Issue Anticipation & Crisis Communication:
o Five types of issues (interactive discussion)
o Identifying the top 5-7 issues for your crisis communication plans
o Cardinal rules of communicating in a crisis
o Elements of a crisis communication plan
o Exercise: Developing holding statements on priority issues
1:30 pm Q&A Session
2:00 pm Adjourn

About the Instructor

Robin Schell, APR, Fellow PRSA
Senior Counsel & Partner, Jackson Jackson & Wagner
Robin Schell is Senior Counsel and Partner for Jackson Jackson & Wagner, a behavioral public relations and management consulting firm based in the seacoast of NH. Robin is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the PRSA College of Fellows (COF). She received COF’s 1st annual Sage Award in 2018 for her mentoring efforts. A frequent speaker at conferences across the country, Robin regularly teaches the popular “PR Bootcamp” class for PRSA. She is the immediate past president of PRSA’s Yankee Chapter, serving Maine, NH and VT and currently serves as Chair of the Membership Committee. She has also served as an adjunct professor at both the University of New Hampshire and the University of South Carolina and is a contributing editor to the book, “Public Relations Practices: Managerial Case Studies & Problems: 8th Edition” by Allen Center, Patrick Jackson, Stacey Smith and Frank Stansberry.
A graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Robin is an active member of the UNH Alumni Association. She is a resident of Amesbury, MA and participates in the Amesbury Rotary “Readers are Leaders” program, coordinates the meal program for Main St. Congregational Church. She serves as Publicity Chair for LUNGSTRONG, a nonprofit organization that funds innovative lung cancer research and is a 12-time bike rider in the Pan-Mass Challenge.

Registration
To register, please click the button below. Upon completion of the Program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NEPPA. Registration fees include breakfast and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.

2025 Registration fees are as follows:

NEPPA Members: $289Non-Members: $389

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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class – November 27th. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

Lodging Information
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates.

LODGING INFORMATION

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

OSHA-30 Course
2026-01-12 07:00 - 2026-01-15 16:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
This OSHA 30-Hour course is a 4-day program being heldMonday, January 12 & Thursday, January 15, 2026 from7:00 am – 4:00 pm at theNEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460).

The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course provides comprehensive training on workplace safety and health standards to help participants recognize, avoid, and prevent common hazards. Through interactive instruction, case studies, and real-world examples, learners gain a deeper understanding of OSHA regulations and employer/employee responsibilities. This course equips supervisors, safety leaders, and workers with the knowledge needed to create safer, more compliant work environments. Each participant will be given an OSHA 30-Hour Card after successful completion of all days of classes. There are no prerequisites for this course and employees with little or no introduction to OSHA and its requirements are encouraged to attend.

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Who Should Attend
There are no prerequistes for this course and employees with little or no introduction to OSHA and its requirements are encouraged to attend.
This course is designed for:
• Supervisors and managers• Safety coordinators and safety committee members• Facilities and operations personnel• Human resources staff involved in safety programs• Maintenance workers• Machine operators• Any employee responsible for workplace safety and compliance• Individuals seeking their OSHA 30-Hour completion card

Topics Include
The class outline is still being finalized and therefore these topics are subject to change.
• OSHA overview, worker rights, and employer responsibilities• Walking-working surfaces and fall protection• Electrical safety• Hazard communication (HazCom/GHS)• Personal protective equipment (PPE)• Exit routes, emergency action plans, and fire safety• Machine guarding• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)• Confined spaces• Ergonomics and material handling• Industrial hygiene and health hazards• Workplace violence prevention• Recordkeeping (OSHA 300 logs)• Safety programs and culture development

Agenda
Agenda details are subject to change.

DAY 1

7:00AM TO 8:00AM
INTRO TO OSHA

8:00AM TO 9:00AM
HAZARD COMMUNICATION

9:00AM TO 9:15AM
BREAK

9:15 TO10:30AM
PPE GUIDELINES

10:30AM TO 11:30AM
WELDING, CUTTING, BRAZING

11:30AM TO 12:00PM
LUNCH

12:00PM TO 2:00PM
ELECTRICAL SAFETY

2:00PM TO 2:15PM
BREAK

2:15PM TO 4:00PM
ARC FLASH SAFETY/INSULATE/ISOLATE

DAY 2

7:00AM TO 8:00AM
FALL PROTECTION

8:00AM TO 9:00AM
LOCK OUT/TAG OUT

9:00AMAM TO 9:15AM
BREAK

9:15 TO10:30AM
MACHINE GUARDING

10:30AM TO 11:30AM
INTRO TO INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

11:30AM TO 12:00PM
LUNCH

12:00PM TO 2:00PM
EAP, FIRE PREVENT/PROTECTION

2:00PM TO 2:15PM
BREAK

2:15PM TO 4:00PM
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

DAY 3

7:00AM TO 8:00AM
BLOODBORNE PATHOIGENS

8:00AM TO 9:00AM
POWERED INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES

9:00AM TO 9:15AM
BREAK

9:15 TO11:15AM
PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED

11:15AM TO 11:45AM
LUNCH

11:45AM TO 12:45PM
CHAINSAW & CHIPPER SAFETY

12:45PM TO 2:45PM
MATERIAL HANDLING

2:45PM TO 3:00PM
BREAK

3:00PM TO 4:00PM
TRENCH/EXCAVATION SAFETY

DAY 4

7:00AM TO 8:00AM
SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAMS

8:00AM TO 9:00AM
WALKING/WORKING SURFACES

9:00AM TO 9:15AM
BREAK

9:15AM TO10:30AM
WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL

10:30AM TO 11:30AM
OSHA SILICA STANDARD

11:30AM TO 12:00PM
LUNCH

12:00PM TO 2:00PM
MANAGING SAFETY & HEALTH

2:00PM TO 2:15PM
BREAK

2:15PM TO 3:45PM
ACCIDENT REPORT/NEAR MISS

Instructor Bio

Mike Pazzanese
NEPPA Trainer
Mike joined NEPPA as part of the training team in April 2021. Mike is a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) with 41 years of experience in all aspects of electric and gas utility operations, as well as contractor management, employee health and safety, and utility technical training, particularly in underground distribution and cable splicing. Mike holds both the OSHA 30-hour General Industry and 20-hour Leadership Certifications. Mike is also an Authorized OSHA Trainer-General Industry. As a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a teaching degree, Mike’s background in utility and 11 years of technical training experience strengthens NEPPA’s capacity to provide top-tier training.

Registration
Upon completion of the Program, participants will receive an OSHA 30-Hour Card. Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
2026 Registration Fees:
Members: $650Non-Members: $850

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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted up until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

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

Tactical Tuesday - January
2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.

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Presenter:
Holly Baird, Owner & Director of Utility Accounts
Katie Barkley, Owner & Director of Innovationfor Milepost

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Topic:Utility Program Optimization: Aligning Impact, Operations, and Strategy

Description:In this webinar, Holly Baird and Katie Barkley from Milepost will share how treating your utility program like a business can lead to better performance, smarter investments, and deeper customer alignment. You’ll learn a practical framework built around three core pillars: Customer Desirability, Program Operations, and Organizational Alignment, to help you reflect, assess, and strengthen your program’s impact.
About Milepost:Milepost specializes in the human side of energy to make technical solutions work. Through integrated Program Design & Optimization, and Stakeholder Engagement, Milepost ungineerers™ build trust among utilities, energy programs, and the communities they serve, enabling them to solve energy challenges more effectively and with broader support.

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