Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year I
2023-03-28 08:00 - 2023-03-31 17:00 (America/New_York) | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program.
In addition to classroom time, students are expected to:
Self-study by reading the material
Track, record, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training
Track, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms
Each year, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism, safety, and proper technique.
Attendance Policy
Students are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time, training, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program, all students must complete the full program requirements.

Click here for more information and to register

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

Securing Your People and Facility
2023-04-04 08:00 - 14:30 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA is pleased to partner with Blue-U Defense Seminars and offer this highly engaging and interactive Truly Securing Your People and Facility Seminar, followed by a facilitated roundtable discussion.
The session will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023 beginning at 9:00 am at NEPPA’s Training Center.

Todays threats are unique, dangerous, and they are everywhere. In just the past couple of years threats to our infrastructure have risen significantly as evidence by actual attacks on power generation and distribution facilities. Everything that we have been led to believe keeps us secure, and we have been conditioned us to rely upon, does not keep us secure. What it actually takes to enhance your security to levels never previously ached is simple, inexpensive, and requires very little time and effort. This session will focus on the real solutions to keeping both people, facility, and equipment secure.

Who Should Attend
This seminar is designed for:

General Managers
Occupational Safety & Health Professionals
Crew Leaders
General Foremen
Office Managers
Customer Service Representatives
Metering & Field Personnel

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

Agenda
Agenda details are subject to change.
8:30 am Registration, Coffee & Baked Goods Available 9:00 am Truly Securing Your People and Facility by Terry Choate & Hoe Hileman, Blue-U Defense12:00 pm Lunch1:00 pm Roundtable Discussion 2:30 pm Adjourn

Registration
Registration fees include coffee, breaks, and lunch.
If you have any dietary or other restrictions, please note them on your registration.

Members:
$245

Non-Members:
$395

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

Register NOW

CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 21, 2023 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

Instructor

Terry L. Choate
Founder/ CEO/ President, Blue U Defense
Terry Choate is a Co-Founder and Training Specialist for Blue-U Defense. He has served as TeamTerry Choate is a Co-Founder and Training Specialist for Blue-U Defense. He has served as TeamCommander of the Monadnock Regional Special Response (SWAT) Team and for 14 years as a Lieutenantwith the Jaffrey (NH) Police Department.
Prior to law enforcement, Mr. Choate spent over 20years in management positions with Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Choate is an author and subjectmatter expert on Criminal Behavior and Drug Abuse & Abusers.In addition, Mr. Choate’s experience with Executive Security International provides expertise in SecuritySurveys, Advances, Personal and Executive Protection, CCTV Surveillance, Stalking and DangerousHuman Behavior, Anti/Counter Terrorism, and Business Security.

Joe Hileman
Co-Founder/ Training Specialist, Blue U Defense
Joe Hileman is a Co-Founder and Training Specialist for Blue U Defense. He served as the Assistant Team Commander of the Monadnock Regional Special Response (SWAT) Team and for 18 years as a Detective/Police Officer with the Jaffrey (NH) Police Department. Prior to his career in Law Enforcement, he served as Security Supervisor at the corporate management level of a Fortune 500 company.
Mr. Hileman holds two A.A. degrees in Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Corrections, Probation, and Parole. His extensive tactical training includes:

SWAT 1 and 2 Certification, Tactical Officers and
LEADS Consulting
Active Shooter Instructor
Threat Assessment Team/Management
SWAT Team Leader/Commander
Use of Force, Active Shooter Instructor
Narcotics – Covert Surveillance
OC Instructor
Taser Instructor

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton
January 1 – April 30, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $142/night + tax102 Constitution Avenue, Littleton, MA 01460(978) 540-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power
The Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center –January 1 – March 31, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – October 31, 2023 – $125/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year II
2023-04-04 08:00 - 2023-04-07 17:00, 2023-04-18 08:00 - 2023-04-21 17:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Metering I Program
2023-04-05 08:00 - 2023-04-06 14:45 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
In direct response to members’ feedback, NEPPA announced a completely revitalized Metering Program in 2020. As the Program continues to evolve, we encourage members and students to provide their honest feedback on the program. NEPPA’s Metering I Program will be held April 5 -6, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).
NEPPA’s Metering I Program is designed to be an introduction to the fundamentals of meter equipment and safety. The Program will introduce how meters are used as an integral part of the distribution system and why their accurate and efficient readings are critical to a utility’s success.

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

Who Should Attend
Metering I is designed for:

New or Transitioning Meter Technicians
Lineworkers
Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460
Learning Objectives

Demonstrate a foundational/introductory knowledge of meter use, demand and digital vs. analog meters.
Practice hands-on safe installation and removal of a meter
Calculate and demonstrate the safe measurement of electricity
Recognize meter theft, revenue protection controls, and how to safely install service and conduct inspections.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of net metering, demand metering and reverse metering.
Accurately identify faulty equipment and troubleshoot solutions

Prerequisites
Students are expected to participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course, or have a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts, theory and mathematics.
Registration
Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions, please note them on your registration.

Members:
$935

Non-Members:
$1,440

Register Now

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott LittletonJanuary 1 – April 30, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $142/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton, MA 01460 (978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power
The Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxborough, MA 01719(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJan 1 – March 31, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – Oct 31, 2023 – $125/night + taxNov 1 – Dec 31, 2023 – $105/ night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600

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

Public Power Utility Program (PUMP) - Session I
2023-04-11 08:00 - 2023-04-13 16:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2023. The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and new this year two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions, The in-person sessions will be held on April 11 – 13 and October 31 – November 2, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460). Each of these 3-day session will include information on leadership challenges, best practices, knowledge/skill/behavior development, and practical applications. The virtual sessions will be held on June 1, 2023 and September 14, 2023. Each ½-day virtual session will cover additional presentation content that is of interest to the participants, along with application of learning with coaching and sharing of experiences based on individual learning plan objectives and assignments.
PUMP is a robust course of study and interaction which covers a variety of management, leadership, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power, today and in the future. Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience, class size is limited.
Upon successful completion of the Program, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program.

Who Should Attend
To help position public power to address the growing number of retirements and position changes in the industry, PUMP is designed for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be an effective leader including:

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

The Program is designed to address varying levels of experience and perspectives, from utilities of varying sizes and complexities. Participants may have significant management experience and responsibilities, be individual contributors with oversight, or individuals expected to rise into management in the future.

What makes PUMP different?
Now in its 31st year, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough, interactive professional development.

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

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

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

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

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

Registration
Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch, all Program materials, supplemental assignments, certificates and special recognition.
Members: $3,095
Non-Members: $4,975

Register Now

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

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

Elizabeth L. (Betsy) Aylun, PhD
Executive Management Consultant
Dr. Betsy Aylin is an experienced executive and organization consultant with deep expertise in organization effectiveness and leadership development through experience in a broad array of industries, including more than 20 years work with utilities.
Betsy has over 25 years domestic and international experience working with organizations on strategic and business planning, organization change, leadership and management development, and building human resource capabilities. She specializes in helping leaders set direction, build strong work teams, and drive results. Betsy provides coaching and consultation on such organizational issues as structure, culture change, succession planning, workforce planning, leadership and management development, and performance improvement. She has designed and facilitated corporate strategic and business planning processes and a range of leadership and management development programs for domestic and international audiences.

R. John Miner, P.E.
Predident & Principal Consultant
John is President and owner of Collaboration Unlimited and Collaborative Learning, Inc. since 1995 and has worked as a management consultant since 1987, providing services to clients in the electric, water, wastewater and communications utility industries. He lives and works out of Austin, Texas and Cedar, Michigan.
John consults with utilities throughout the United States in a wide range of areas related to business strategy, governance, performance management, organizational development, and technical operations. He is nationally known and respected for his subject area knowledge of utility enterprises and his skills as a consultant and facilitator. John is often called on to organize and lead governing board and executive management retreats as well as guide management and employee work teams and interventions aimed at resolving specific performance problems.
John works with governing boards on policy and strategy development, executive recruitment and executive evaluation. He has also conducted numerous organizational and management reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of and recommend changes to existing organizational structures, work processes and practices, and support facilities and equipment. John has delivered management and technical education programs for organizations throughout the U.S. and in six overseas locations.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton
January 1 – April 30, 2023 – $142/night + tax
May 1 – October 31, 2023 – $169/night + tax
November 1 – December 31, 2023 – $142/night + tax
102 Constitution Avenue
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power

Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax
242 Adams Place
Boxboro, MA 01719
(978) 263-8701

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

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

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

Tactical Tuesday - THE FIBER FRONTIER: DWDM Demystified
2023-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtually
Topic: The Fiber Frontier: DWDM Demystified

Fiber optic cable has been around for decades. With the unprecedented public investment in broadband infrastructure, the time is right to consider expanding your fiber footprint at historically low cost. In this talk we will discuss the basics of data transmission over fiber optic cable, focusing on Dense Wave Division Multiplexing or DWDM. We will cover what it is, how it works and why we use it. A PhD in Physics is not required to attend!

Presenter:Jack BreedingBusiness Unit Leader: Utilities and Rural MarketsRibbon Communications

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2023 Substation I Program - Session II
2023-04-18 08:00 - 2023-04-21 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

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

Course Dates & Hours
Unless otherwise notes, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: March 28 – 31, 2023 * * Day 1, March 28th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pmSession II: April 18 – 21, 2023Session III: May 2 – 5, 2023 Session IV: May 23 – 26, 2023

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

Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program, participants will be able to successfully:
1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations3. Practice safely entering, exiting, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions including PPE6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer8. Recognize applicable standards, specifications, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

Course Prerequisites
Students are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Registration Fees
Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.

Members:
$2,700

Non-Members:
$4,020

Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

Register Now

Instructors

Tim Richardson
P.E., Safety & Technical Trainer
Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has long history working in the electric utility industry, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. There he served in many management capacity including General Manager.
Most recently, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that.
Tim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – January 1 – April 30, 2023 – $142/night + tax, May 1 – October 31, 2023 – $169/night + tax, November 1 – December 31, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code: BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro, MA 01719(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – January 1 – March 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax, April 1 – October 31, 2023 – $125/night + tax, November 1 – December 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030
Click here to make your reservation online.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600
Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

@ Your-Site Virtual Training - Underground Distribution Review
2023-04-18 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtually
Underground Distribution Review

April 18, 2023 | Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 am)

At NEPPA, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.
As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue offering live, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.
@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length
All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

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

To register up to 5 participants, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of more than 5, please email training@neppa.org.
Once NEPPA receives and processes your registration, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions.

REGISTER NOW

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

A Your-Site Virtual Training - Job Briefings
2023-04-19 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtually
Job Briefings

April 19, 2023 | Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 am)

At NEPPA, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.
As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue offering live, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.
@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length
All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

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

To register up to 5 participants, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of more than 5, please email training@neppa.org.
Once NEPPA receives and processes your registration, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions.

REGISTER NOW

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year III
2023-04-25 08:00 - 2023-04-28 17:00, 2023-05-02 08:00 - 2023-05-05 17:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Substation I Program - Session III
2023-05-02 08:00 - 2023-05-05 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

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

Course Dates & Hours
Unless otherwise notes, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: March 28 – 31, 2023 * * Day 1, March 28th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pmSession II: April 18 – 21, 2023 Session III: May 2 -5, 2023 Session IV: May 23 – 26, 2023

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

Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program, participants will be able to successfully:
1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations3. Practice safely entering, exiting, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions including PPE6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer8. Recognize applicable standards, specifications, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

Course Prerequisites
Students are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Registration Fees
Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.

Members:
$2,700

Non-Members:
$4,020

Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

Register Now

Instructors

Tim Richardson
P.E., Safety & Technical Trainer
Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has long history working in the electric utility industry, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. There he served in many management capacity including General Manager.
Most recently, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that.
Tim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – January 1 – April 30, 2023 – $142/night + tax, May 1 – October 31, 2023 – $169/night + tax, November 1 – December 31, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code: BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro, MA 01719(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – January 1 – March 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax, April 1 – October 31, 2023 – $125/night + tax, November 1 – December 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030
Click here to make your reservation online.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600
Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

General Foreman Roundtable
2023-05-08 12:30 - 17:00 | New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, 579 Tenney Mountain Highway, Plymouth, NH, 03264, United States
General Foreman RoundtableMay 8, 2023 (12:30 pm – 5:00 pm) | New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (579 Tenney Mountain Highway, Plymouth, NH 03264)

NEPPA will be having a General Foreman’s Roundtable, Monday, May 8, 2023 hosted by New Hampshire Electric Cooperative.

AgendaThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.
12:30 pm Lunch Available
1:00 pm Welcome
1:15 pm Presentation 1
1:45 pm Break
2:00 pm Presentation 2
2:30 am Open Discussion
5:00 pm Adjourn

Registration
Members: $50.00
Non-Members: $75.00

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

2023 RodE&O Conference & Expo
2023-05-09 07:00 - 2023-05-11 15:00 | The Common Man Inn, 231 Main Street, Plymouth, New Hampshire, 03264
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Tactical Tuesday - Special Edition
2023-05-09 10:00 | Virtually
Special Edition…If you can’t make it to the NEPPA’s Lineworkers RodE&O Skilled Competition

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year IV
2023-05-16 08:00 - 2023-05-19 17:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Intro to Electrical Hazards & Safety 2023
2023-05-23 08:00 - 2023-05-25 14:30 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Based on member demand, NEPPA is pleased to be offering a brand-new Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training course being held May 23 – 25, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).
Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training is designed for new hires in the electric and telecommunications industries. Participants may elect to attend one and/or two-days of the program.
Topics covered in this program meet the introductory standards required to enter these industries. Over the course of their employment, participants will require further training for each work duty and responsibility.
NOTE: In addition to the topics covered in this program, each employer is responsible for the site-specific training of any new hire or employee. See Employer Responsibilities below.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

Who Should Attend
Basic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for:
>Any New Hire in Electric or Telecommunications Industries
>New Lineworkers
>New or Existing Telecommunications Technicians
>New Substation or Meter Technicians
>New Operations Personnel
>New Office Personnel (Days 1)

Testing & Demonstrations
Final Exam (25 Questions)
All participants are required to demonstrate and perform a pole top, bucket and enclosed/confined space rescue.
NOTE: Only individuals qualified to climb will perform a pole top rescue.

Employer Responsibilities
While this program provides awareness and general safety training required for and to begin employment, the employer is still responsible for providing tool, equipment, and site-specific training for each employee.
Employer-specific training includes but is not limited to:
>Site-specific Safety Data Sheets
>Written emergency action plans
>Tool-specific training
>Use of job-specific PPE including harnesses
>Utility-specific bucket trucks and/or rescue equipment, etc.
NOTE: Only qualified employees may work on or with exposed energized lines or parts of equipment.

Location
This 2 day, in-person training will be held at:
NEPPA Training Center
200 New Estate Road
Littleton, MA 01460

Topics Covered

Hazardous Communications

NOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.

Bloodborne Pathogens
Emergency Action & Evacuation Plans

NOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.

Fire Protection
Tools & Equipment:

General Inspection
Condition Evaluation
Care of Tools
NOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

General Inspection
Condition Evaluation
Don & Doffing PPE
NOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.

Fall Protection (including ladders)

NOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training including specific harnesses.

Work Zone Protection (i.e.MUTCD) for Utility Workers
Pole Top/Bucket Rescue (incl. rescue procedure)

NOTE: Employer must provide truck-specific training on operations and controls of their equipment.

Enclosed/Confined Space Rescue (incl. rescue procedure)

NOTE: Employer must provide equipment-specific training.

Electrical Hazard Awareness

NOTE: Only qualified employees may work on or with exposed energized lines or parts of equipment.
Recognition of electrical hazards
Skills & Techniques to control or avoid hazards
Minimum Approach Distances and corresponding voltages
Skills & Techniques to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment

Agenda
Agenda details are subject to change.
Day 1 – May 23, 2023
8:00 am Welcome & Introductions8:30 am Module 1: Hazardous Communications9:30 am Break9:45 am Module 2: Emergency Action & Evacuations Plans, Incl. Fire Extinguisher10:45 am Break11:00 am Module 3: Tools & Equipment11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 3: Tools & Equipment (cont.)12:30 pm Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment1:30 pm Module 5: Fall Protection2:30 pm Adjourn
Day 2 – May 24, 2023
8:00 am Module 6: Electrical Hazard Awareness9:00 am Break9:15 am Module 6: Electrical Hazard Awareness (cont.)10:15 am Break10:30 am Module 7: Work Zone Protection11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 8: Pole Top & Bucket Rescue1:00 pm Module 9: Enclosed/Confined Space Rescue2:30 pm Adjourn
Day 3 – May 25, 2023
8:00 am – 2:30 pm Medic First Aid / CPR / AEDBreaks in between
11:30 am Lunch
2:30 pm Adjourn

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

Course Prerequisites
There is no prerequisite for Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training however only individuals qualified to climb will perform a pole top rescue.
This is a basic, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs.

Registration Fees
Registration fees include lunch on Days 1 & 2. If you have any dietary or other restrictions, please note them on your registration.

Members
Non-Members

1-Day Program:
$275
$555

2-Day Program:
$510
$860

2.5 Day Program:
$580
$1,260

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Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until Wednesday, May 9, 2023 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

Instructors

Dan Flynn
Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40-year career in public power.
Dan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction, maintenance, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license.
Dan lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years and they have two adult children and one grandchild.
He says, “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”

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

Substation I Program - Session IV
2023-05-23 08:00 - 2023-05-26 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

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

Course Dates & Hours
Unless otherwise notes, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: March 28 – 31, 2023 * * Day 1, March 14th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pmSession II: April 18 – 21, 2023 Session III: May 2 – 5, 2023 Session IV: May 23 – 26, 2023

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

Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program, participants will be able to successfully:
1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations3. Practice safely entering, exiting, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions including PPE6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer8. Recognize applicable standards, specifications, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

Course Prerequisites
Students are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Registration Fees
Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.

Members:
$2,700

Non-Members:
$4,020

Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

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Instructors

Tim Richardson
P.E., Safety & Technical Trainer
Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has long history working in the electric utility industry, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. There he served in many management capacity including General Manager.
Most recently, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that.
Tim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – January 1 – April 30, 2023 – $142/night + tax, May 1 – October 31, 2023 – $169/night + tax, November 1 – December 31, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code: BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro, MA 01719(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – January 1 – March 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax, April 1 – October 31, 2023 – $125/night + tax, November 1 – December 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030
Click here to make your reservation online.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600
Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

Public Power Utility Program (PUMP) - Virtual Session
2023-06-01 09:30 - 13:00 | Virtually
NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2023. The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and new this year two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions, The in-person sessions will be held on April 11 – 13 and October 31 – November 2, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460). Each of these 3-day session will include information on leadership challenges, best practices, knowledge/skill/behavior development, and practical applications. The virtual sessions will be held on June 1, 2023 and September 14, 2023. Each ½-day virtual session will cover additional presentation content that is of interest to the participants, along with application of learning with coaching and sharing of experiences based on individual learning plan objectives and assignments.
PUMP is a robust course of study and interaction which covers a variety of management, leadership, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power, today and in the future. Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience, class size is limited.
Upon successful completion of the Program, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program.

What makes PUMP different?
Now in its 31th year, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough, interactive professional development.

Elizabeth L. (Betsy) Aylun, PhD
Executive Management Consultant
Dr. Betsy Aylin is an experienced executive and organization consultant with deep expertise in organization effectiveness and leadership development through experience in a broad array of industries, including more than 20 years work with utilities.
Betsy has over 25 years domestic and international experience working with organizations on strategic and business planning, organization change, leadership and management development, and building human resource capabilities. She specializes in helping leaders set direction, build strong work teams, and drive results. Betsy provides coaching and consultation on such organizational issues as structure, culture change, succession planning, workforce planning, leadership and management development, and performance improvement. She has designed and facilitated corporate strategic and business planning processes and a range of leadership and management development programs for domestic and international audiences.

R. John Miner, P.E.
Predident & Principal Consultant
John is President and owner of Collaboration Unlimited and Collaborative Learning, Inc. since 1995 and has worked as a management consultant since 1987, providing services to clients in the electric, water, wastewater and communications utility industries. He lives and works out of Austin, Texas and Cedar, Michigan.
John consults with utilities throughout the United States in a wide range of areas related to business strategy, governance, performance management, organizational development, and technical operations. He is nationally known and respected for his subject area knowledge of utility enterprises and his skills as a consultant and facilitator. John is often called on to organize and lead governing board and executive management retreats as well as guide management and employee work teams and interventions aimed at resolving specific performance problems.
John works with governing boards on policy and strategy development, executive recruitment and executive evaluation. He has also conducted numerous organizational and management reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of and recommend changes to existing organizational structures, work processes and practices, and support facilities and equipment. John has delivered management and technical education programs for organizations throughout the U.S. and in six overseas locations.

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

Apprentice Skills Assessment Rodeo
2023-06-07 08:00 - 2023-06-08 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
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.

Click here for more information and to register

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

Tactical Tuesday - Managing Solar and EV Growth at Your Utility
2023-06-13 02:00 - 15:00 | Virtually
Managing Solar and EV Growth at Your Utility

Join this tactical Tuesday to learn how over 75 utilities and energy agencies throughout the US are leveraging clean energy software to assist small staffs.

Presenter: Grant Bohm, Clean Power Research

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Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-up
2023-06-13 08:00 - 2023-06-15 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Customer Service Roundtable - Virtual
2023-06-14 09:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join NEPPA’s Customer Service Subcommittee for a virtual roundtable covering hot topics in the Public Power industry. Members will meet in small groups to share insights into best practices, discuss current programs and help provide tools for the future!

Who Should Attend?This course is suitable for anyone new or established in Public Power that works with customers including:
-General Managers-Business/Office Managers-Customer Service Managers, Supervisors, Representatives-Anyone looking to get a better understanding and/or fresh ideas Customer Service

Click here for printable flyer

Agenda

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Agenda details are still being finalized and are therefore subject to change, breakout rooms will be available based on attendance. If you have not received an email with the Zoom link, please contact registrar@neppa.org.
9:00 am – 9:45 am Difficult Customers
9:45 am – 10:30 am Collections
10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
10:45 am – 11:30 am Electrification and Solar Power
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Stress Management
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Potpourri/Wrap Up
12:30 pm Event Adjourns

Registration fee
Members: $30.00Non-Members: $50.00

Registration

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CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time.

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

Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise
2023-06-29 09:00 - 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
2023 Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise
June 29, 2023 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460
NEPPA is pleased to announce we will be offering a In person Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise Thursday, June 29th beginning at 9:00 am.

Who should attend:

General ManagersAssistant General ManagersGeneral/Working Foreman/LineworkersOperations PersonnelEngineering PersonnelMutual Aid Coordinators

Agenda
The agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.

8:30 am – 9:00 am
Coffee and Registration

9:00 am – 9:20 am
Introductions

Attendee Introductions

Review of Day & Ground Rules

9:20 am – 9:45 am
Review of Situation Manual /Exercise Overview

Hurricane Scenario

9:45 am – 10:15 am
Inject #1 (approximately 4 to 5 days left of Impact)

10:15 am – 10:30 am
Break

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Inject #2 (1 day left of Impact)

11:00 am – 11:30 am
Inject #3 (Boom)

11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Inject #4 (1 day right of Impact)

12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Lunch and Mass Emergency Management Agency Trailer

12:45 pm – 1:15 pm
Inject #5 (3 days right of Impact)

1:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Inject #6 (5+ days right of Impact)

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Wrap-up

2:00 pm
Adjourn

Registration

Registration fees include coffee and lunch.
NEPPA Member: $159Non- Members: $209

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Questions?
Please contact communications@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2207.

Hoisting 1B - 1D
2023-07-11 08:00 - 12:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for:
> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks
> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines, i.e. excavators and backhoes
Per mandated requirement, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license).
ONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class.
Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification, or if the license has been expired for more than a year, the certificate will not be issued. In this case, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test.

Class Schedule*
Hoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest.
Hoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 14, 2023 July 11, 2023 November 14, 2023
2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 21, 2023 July 18, 2023 November 14, 2023
* To request a 2D Hoisting Class, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200.

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

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

Members:
$75

Non-Members:
$150

If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form.
Classes scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions:
NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate)
$75 perperson, minimum $675 (i.e. 9 participants)
Non-Members
$150 per person, minimum $1,350 (i.e. 9 participants)

Register Now

Instructors

Dan Flynn
Safety & Technical Trainer
Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power.
Dan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction, maintenance, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license.
Dan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children.
He says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott LittletonJanuary 1 – April 30, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code: BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro, MA 01719(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 1 – March 31, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – October 31, 2023 – $125/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600

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

Tactical Tuesday - The Productivity Imperative
2023-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtually
The Productivity Imperative

Rising wages, labor shortages, and increasing costs leave utility operators with one imperative: to improve productivity. How are utilities thinking about this challenge? How can digital technology help?

Presenter: John P. Bertrand, PE, CEO

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Hoisting 2A - 2C
2023-07-18 08:00 - 12:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for:
> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks
> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines, i.e. excavators and backhoes
Per mandated requirement, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license).
ONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class.
Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification, or if the license has been expired for more than a year, the certificate will not be issued. In this case, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test.

Class Schedule*
Hoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest.
Hoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 14, 2023July 11, 2023November 14, 2023
2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 21, 2023July 18, 2023November 14, 2023
* To request a 2D Hoisting Class, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200.

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

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

Members:
$75

Non-Members:
$150

If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form.
Classes scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions:
NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate)
$75 perperson, minimum $675 (i.e. 9 participants)
Non-Members
$150 per person, minimum $1,350 (i.e. 9 participants)

Register Now

Instructors

Dan Flynn
Safety & Technical Trainer
Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power.
Dan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction, maintenance, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license.
Dan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children.
He says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott LittletonJanuary 1 – April 30, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code: BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro, MA 01719(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 1 – March 31, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – October 31, 2023 – $125/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600

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

Tactical Tuesday - The Future of Customer Outage Journey: How maps, AI, ETE's and Digital Engagement is Rewriting the Rules
2023-08-08 14:00 - 15:00 | MA
The Future of Customer Outage Journey: How maps, ETR’s and Digital Engement is Rewriting the Rules!

Presenter: Zac Canders, CoFounder, DataCapble

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