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SUMMARY:2021 Substation I Program - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, 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. \nIn 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. \n  \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours  \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing.  Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I:  March 30 – April 2\, 2021 *\n                  * Day 1\, March 30th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm\nSession II:  April 20 – 23\, 2021\nSession III:  May 18 – 21\, 2021\nSession IV:  June 15 – 18\, 2021\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives \n\nRecognize safety hazards in a substation\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\nIdentify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\nDemonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\nAbility to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\nRecognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nStudents 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day.  If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\n Members:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 16\, 2021.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lodging\nLodging 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: \n Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460 (978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public PowerClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax 242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast) 219 Littleton Road Westford\, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-i-program/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:Based on member demand\, NEPPA is pleased to be offering a brand-new Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training course being held March 31 – April 2\, 2021 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nIntroduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training is designed for new hires in the electric and telecommunications industries.  Participants may elect to attend one-\, two-\, or all three-days of the program. \nTopics 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. \nNOTE: 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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nBasic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for: \n>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 & 3) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Testing & Demonstrations \n Final Exam (25 Questions) \nAll 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.               \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Employer Responsibilities  \nWhile 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. \nEmployer-specific training includes but is not limited to: \n>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. \nNOTE: Only qualified employees may work on or with exposed energized lines or parts of equipment.               \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nThis 2.5 day\, in-person training will be held at:             \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 Agenda   \nAgenda details are subject to change. \nDay 1 – March 31\, 2021 \n8:00 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 \nDay 2 – April 1\, 2021 \n8:00 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 \nDay 3 – April 2\, 2021 \n8:00 am           Module 10: First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning Model **11:30 am         Adjourn \n ** Participants are required to complete a portion of their First Aid/CPR/AED training online in advance of the hands-on session. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites  \nThere is no prerequisite for Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training however only individuals qualified to climb will perform a pole top rescue.  \nThis is a basic\, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  \nRegistration fees include lunch on Days 1 & 2.  If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\n \nMembers\nNon-Members\n\n\n1-Day Program:\n$245\n$415\n\n\n2-Day Program:\n$475\n$825\n\n\n2.5-Day Program:\n$525\n$1\,025\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations Cancellations are accepted until Wednesday\, March 17\, 2021 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class).  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.   \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors   \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Steve Socoby\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Steve has 36 years of hands-on experience in all facets of operations of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & substation responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his role of Director of Technical Training\, he oversees NEPPA’s lineworker program and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dennis Regele\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (General Industry) \n					Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast.  Dennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid).  He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor.  He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer.  Dennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Scott Larsen\n					Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry.  Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020. \nHis significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team. \nWell known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo\, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo.  In addition\, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton\, MA where he resides. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lodging\nLodging 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: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/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 PowerClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams Place Boxboro\, MA 01719 (978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast) 219 Littleton Road Westford\, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.    \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/introduction-to-electrical-hazards-safety-training/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intro to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) \nNEPPA has adopted the four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training.  Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, 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.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1/2021-04-06/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training.  Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2/2021-04-13/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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SUMMARY:2021 Substation I Program - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, 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. \nIn 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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis program is designed for the following: \n>Lineworkers or operations employees\n>Substation Technicians\n>Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n>Engineers\n>Construction Supervisors\n>Project Managers \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours  \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing.  Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \n Session II:  April 20 – 23\, 2021 Session III:  May 18 – 21\, 2021 Session IV:  June 15 – 18\, 2021 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives \n>Recognize safety hazards in a substation\n>Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\n>Practice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\n>Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\n>Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\n>Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\n>Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\n>Recognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites \nStudents 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.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day.  If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\n Members:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 16\, 2021.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lodging\nLodging 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:  \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n  \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2021-substation-i-program-session-2/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071329
CREATED:20201015T124927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T192844Z
UID:10000079-1618992000-1619103600@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Metering I Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNEPPA’s Metering I Program will be held April 21 – 22\, 2021 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nNEPPA’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. \nClick here to download the detailed agenda. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend  \nMetering I is designed for: \nNew or Transitioning Meter Technicians \nLineworkers \nSupervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments \nLocation \nNEPPA Training Center \n200 New Estate Road \nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n  \nLearning Objectives  \n \nDemonstrate a foundational/introductory knowledge of meter use\, demand and digital vs. analog meters. \nPractice hands-on safe installation and removal of a meter \nCalculate and demonstrate the safe measurement of electricity \nRecognize meter theft\, revenue protection controls\, and how to safely install service and conduct inspections. \nDemonstrate a basic understanding of net metering\, demand metering and reverse metering. \nAccurately identify faulty equipment and troubleshoot solutions \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Prerequisites  \n Students are expected to participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course\, or have a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics.  \n Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day.  If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$875\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,300\n\n\n\n  \n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lodging \nLodging 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: \n\nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax \n102 Constitution Avenue\, Littleton\, MA 01460 \n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n  \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $120/night + tax \n219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886 \n(978) 692-8200 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \n\nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax \n27 Andrews Parkway\, Devens\, MA 01434 \n(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax \n59 Andrews Parkway\, Devens\, MA 01434 \n(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?  \n Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/metering-i-program/2021-04-21/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metering I Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210501
DTSTAMP:20260422T071329
CREATED:20210302T201725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T202018Z
UID:10000068-1619481600-1619827199@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training.  Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3/2021-04-27/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071329
CREATED:20210120T170937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T174049Z
UID:10000059-1619512200-1619517600@neppa.org
SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual Work Zone Safety
DESCRIPTION:April 27\, 2021    |    Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:00 am)\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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. \nAs part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training\, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19\, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.  \nParticipants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 Series (16 Total Sessions): \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \n\n\n\n@Your-Site Virtual\nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Members\n$45 per person\n$340 per person\n$340 per person\n$660 per person\n\n\nNon-Members\n$90 per person\n$690 per person\n$690 per person\n$1\,380 per person\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length\nAll 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. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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. \nOnce 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. \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\n Q:  How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year? \nA:  For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021.  The per person registration fees are: \n                               NEPPA Members: $45 per person\, per class\,  $340 for each series (8 classes)\, or $660 for the full series (16 classes)\n                               Non-Members: $90 per person\, per class\,  $690 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,380 for the full series (16 classes)\n \n Q:  How long is each class? \n \nA:  Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ:  Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? \nA:  The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions.  For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class.  Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ:  Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?  \nA:  In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually.  Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA.  Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ:  Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?  \nA:  At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ:  Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? \nA:  The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ:  Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience?  \nA:  Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? \nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: \n1 – Switching & Tagging\n2 – Personal Protective Grounding\n3 – Trouble Investigation\n4 – Transformer Review & Connections\n5 – Work Zone Safety\n6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving \n Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions. \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?  \nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Steve Socoby\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \n					Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations\, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his role of Director of Training\, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Linda Calderiso\n					Trainer\, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \n As NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment. \n \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England.  Before joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!”\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Technical & Safety Trainer  \n					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. \nDan 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. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, Ma where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe 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.”\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Lou Gabriele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED  \n					Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS).  Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Scott Larsen\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry.  Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020. \nHis significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team. \nWell known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo\, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo.  In addition\, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton\, MA where he resides.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dennis Regele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor \n					Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid).  He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor.  He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\,Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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. \n \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-work-zone-safety/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071329
CREATED:20210120T172643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T174018Z
UID:10000060-1619598600-1619604000@neppa.org
SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual Underground Distribution Review
DESCRIPTION:April 28\, 2021    |    Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:00 am)\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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. \nAs part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training\, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19\, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.  \nParticipants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 Series (16 Total Sessions): \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n@Your-Site Virtual\nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Members\n$45 per person\n$340 per person\n$340 per person\n$660 per person\n\n\nNon-Members\n$90 per person\n$690 per person\n$690 per person\n$1\,380 per person\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length\nAll 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. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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. \nOnce 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. \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\n Q:  How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year? \nA:  For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021.  The per person registration fees are: \n                               NEPPA Members: $45 per person\, per class\,  $340 for each series (8 classes)\, or $660 for the full series (16 classes)\n                               Non-Members: $90 per person\, per class\,  $690 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,380 for the full series (16 classes)\n \n Q:  How long is each class? \n \nA:  Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ:  Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? \nA:  The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions.  For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class.  Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ:  Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?  \nA:  In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually.  Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA.  Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ:  Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?  \nA:  At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ:  Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? \nA:  The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ:  Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience?  \nA:  Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? \nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: \n1 – Switching & Tagging\n2 – Personal Protective Grounding\n3 – Trouble Investigation\n4 – Transformer Review & Connections\n5 – Work Zone Safety\n6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving \n Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?  \nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Steve Socoby\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \n					Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations\, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his role of Director of Training\, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Linda Calderiso\n					Trainer\, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \n As NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England.  Before joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!”\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Technical & Safety Trainer  \n					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. \nDan 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. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, Ma where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe 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.”\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Lou Gabriele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED  \n					Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS).  Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Scott Larsen\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry.  Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020. \nHis significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team. \nWell known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo\, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo.  In addition\, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton\, MA where he resides.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dennis Regele\n					Technical & Safety Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor \n					Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid).  He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor.  He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\,Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim 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.\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.
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