BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T124350 CREATED:20211022T164712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T172546Z UID:10000044-1651564800-1651845600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-2/2022-05-03/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-App-LW-Event-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T124350 CREATED:20220222T160548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T134956Z UID:10000160-1652166000-1652367600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2022 RodE&O Conference & Expo DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information and registration  URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-rodeo-conference-expo/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:RodE&O ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-RodEO-plain.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T124350 CREATED:20220214T200722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T200935Z UID:10000154-1652257800-1652263200@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual: APPA Safety Manual I (NEW date) DESCRIPTION:May 11\, 2022 | 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 2022 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)\n2022 Series (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Members\n$50 per person\n$380 per person\n$380 per person\n$740 per person\n\n\nNon-Members\n$100 per person\n$770 per person\n$7700 per person\n$1\,540 per person\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n @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. \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 2022. The per person registration fees are: \n NEPPA Members: $50 per person\, per class\, $380 for each series (8 classes)\, or $740 for the full series (16 classes)\n Non-Members: $100 per person\, per class\, $740 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,5400 for the full series (16 classes)\n \nQ: 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 2021 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? \nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2021 @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 \nContact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2022 sessions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please 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 \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 \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. \nAs 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 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. 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.” \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. Prior 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 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. 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. URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-appa-safety-manual-i-new-date/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-@Your-Site-Virtual-Bannerv2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T124350 CREATED:20220214T201150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T210218Z UID:10000155-1652344200-1652349600@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual: APPA Safety Manual II (NEW dates) DESCRIPTION:May 12\, 2022 | 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. As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training\, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19\, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. Participants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2022 Series (16 Total Sessions): \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n@Your-Site Virtual\nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n2022 Series (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Members\n$50 per person\n$380 per person\n$380 per person\n$740 per person\n\n\nNon-Members\n$100 per person\n$770 per person\n$770 per person\n$1\,540 per person\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n @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. \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? A: For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021. The per person registration fees are: NEPPA Members: $45 per person\, per class\, $340 for each series (8 classes)\, or $660 for the full series (16 classes) Non-Members: $90 per person\, per class\, $690 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,380 for the full series (16 classes) Q: How long is each class? A: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? A: 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. Q: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually? A: 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. Q: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion? A: At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. Q: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience? A: 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. Q: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? A: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: \n1 – Switching & Tagging 2 – Personal Protective Grounding 3 – Trouble Investigation 4 – Transformer Review & Connections 5 – Work Zone Safety 6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving \nContact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please 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 \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 \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. \nAs 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. 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.” \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. Prior 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. His significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team. Well 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 \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. 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. \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. He 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. Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-appa-safety-manual-ii-new-dates/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-@Your-Site-Virtual-Bannerv2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T124350 CREATED:20220222T154720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T155026Z UID:10000157-1652346000-1652353200@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Plymouth\, NH  \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200! \n  \n  \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-board-of-directors/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Board of Directors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NEPPA-BOD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T124350 CREATED:20220107T185102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T192603Z UID:10000145-1652774400-1653055200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation I Program: Session 3 DESCRIPTION: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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:• Lineworkers or operations employees• Substation Technicians• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments• Engineers• Construction Supervisors• Project 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. \n Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. Session I: March 29 – April 1\, 2022 *     * Day 1\, March 29th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Session II: April 26 – 29\, 2022Session III: May 17 – 20\, 2022Session IV: June 7 – 10\, 2022 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation.2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations.3. 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 PPE.6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer.8. 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 \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\nMembers:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022. 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 \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 \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 \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. He 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. Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \n\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 – $137/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 \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $99/night + tax  – Jan 1 -March 31; $119/night + tax – April 1 – Oct 31; $99/night + tax – Nov 1 – Dec 31\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\n \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 \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-substation-i-program-session-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Substation-I-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T124350 CREATED:20220214T163505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T171408Z UID:10000150-1653382800-1653406200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Energy Storage: Trends & Practical Applications (APPA In-house) POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has partnered with the American Public Power Association to bring the Energy Storage:  Trends and Practical Applications. \n \n \n \n \n \n Course OverviewEnergy storage technologies are poised to have a major effect on electric utilities. Take a deeper dive into the costs\, benefits\, and limitations of each type of energy storage technology. Discuss the challenges and short- and long-duration applications of these technologies and how your utility might weigh these insights when deciding how to invest in storage. Learn how regulatory trends might affect utility plans and storage goals. Review best practices and platforms for implementing battery storage in utility portfolio planning\, in supporting intermittent renewable resources\, and in providing other grid services.\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should AttendUtility staff and policymakers looking for an in-depth look at energy storage.\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Topics– Overview of the energy storage market: trends and challenges– Storage processes\, technologies\, and applications across the energy industry– Battery storage technologies: cost and performance– Lithium ion supply chain dynamics– Market dynamics and competitive positioning– Benefits of energy storage and the concept of value stacking multiple revenue streams– Valuing storage as a resource in utility portfolio planning-l Regulatory frameworks and use cases– Battery storage and the evolving grid– End-of-life disposition– Future outlook for storage\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda  coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Members:  $565Non-Members: $1\,225\n \n Registration opening soon\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations Cancellations will be accepted until Tuesday\, April 26\, 2022.  Substitutions may be made at any time.\n \n \n \n \n \n InstructorPeter Kelly-Detwiler\, Co-founder of NorthBridge Energy Partners\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/energy-storage-trends-practical-applications-appa-in-house/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Energy-Storage-Banner-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR