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SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B-1D (March 2026)
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				NEPPA Hoisting classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). In order to recieve a completion certificate\, students must attend the full 4 hours of class. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion after completing the full 4 hour class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Class Schedule\nHoisting 1B-1D class is scheduled once a year on March 3\, 2026 at the NEPPA Training Center from 8:00am – 12 noon\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \n2026 Registration fees include coffee/tea as well as a Certificate of Completion. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$90\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$180\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellation Policy\nCancellations accepted up until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learn More About this Course\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				register now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d-march-2026/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hoisting
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group A (Session I)
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n			\n				CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-a-session-i/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
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SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A-2C (March 2026)
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 2A-2C: Digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				NEPPA Hoisting classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). In order to recieve a completion certificate\, students must attend the full 4 hours of class. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion after completing the full 4 hour class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Class Schedule\nHoisting 2A-2C class is scheduled to be held once a year on March 4\, 2026 from 8:00 am-12 noon at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \n2026 registration fees include coffee/tea as well as a Certificate of Completion. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$90\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$180\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellation Policy\nCancellations accepted up until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learn More About this Course\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-2a-2c-march-2026/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hoisting
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SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Biddeford\, Maine       \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200. \n  \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-board-of-directors-meeting-13/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Board of Directors
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SUMMARY:GM Leadership Roundtable - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:General Manager / Leadership RoundtableMonday\, March 9\, 2026 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd.\, Littleton MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				NEPPA’s GM/Leadership Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among public power leadership professionals. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of the topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged.   \n  \nIf you have a suggested topic you would like to discuss please email it to registrar@neppa.org.  \n \n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nThis roundtable is designed for utility management personnel only. It is not restricted to those with a General Manager title but open to all those in leadership positions at their utility.   \n\nManagers\nExecutives\nDirectors\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\nThis agenda is subject to change \n  \n8:30 am        Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am        Welcome and Introductions       \n9:15 am        Open Discussion \n10:15 am     Break \n10:30 am     Open Discussion \nNoon              Lunch and Continued Discussion \n1:00 pm        Adjourn \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Facilitator\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Hyland\, PE\n					Executive Director\, Northeast Public Power Association \n					 \nMichael ‘Mike’ Hyland is currently the Executive Director of the Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA)\, located in Littleton\, Massachusetts. Mike took over the helm of NEPPA in May 2022 after a 40 year utility career that started inside a #6 fuel oil generation plant at Philadelphia Electric. \nPrior to his role at NEPPA\, Mike was the Energy & Technical Programs Manager for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) in Hughesville\, Maryland\, and his main responsibility was the oversight of the Solar Interconnection and Electric Vehicle programs. \nBefore his stint at SMECO\, Mr. Hyland served as the Senior Vice President of Engineering Services at the American Public Power Association (APPA) in Washington DC for 24 years. In that position\, he was responsible for all the engineering\, safety\, cyber security\, reliability\, system planning\, mutual aid and operations for the associations 2000+ municipal utilities operating in the United States. \nMike is a Professional Engineer with an Electrical Engineering degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia\, is co-inventor on three US Patents\, and now resides in Nashua\, NH. Mike has been married to his wife Colleen for over 33 years. Together they have raised three engineering children: Reid\, Erik and Jodie. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note them on your registration. \n  \nRegistration Fees for 2026: \n\n\n\nMembers: $ 50\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $ 75\n\n\n\n\n \n \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the event.  Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nLodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n			\n				LODGING INFORMATION\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n​
URL:https://neppa.org/event/gm-leadership-roundtable-march-2026/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
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SUMMARY:Metering I Program
DESCRIPTION:Metering I is a 3-day course heldTuesday\, March 10th – Thursday\, March 12th\, 2026 from 8am – 2pm at theNEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for: \n• Beginning Meter Technicians \n• Lineworkers \n• Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments \n \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon completion of the program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\n\n\nDemonstrate a foundational/introductory knowledge of meter use.\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				\n				\n				\n				COURSE PREREQUISITES\nThere are no prerequistes for this course. \nTESTING\nThis Program includes a Final Exam to demonstrate comprehension of the material. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL\nStudents will receive a course binder with printed material. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				COURSE LOCATION\nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				AGENDA\nThese details are subject to change. \n \nDay 1 – Tuesday – 8:00am – 2:00pm Safety in MeteringIntro to MeteringMathematics for Metering Personnel \nDay 2 – Wednesday – 8:00am – 2:00pmElectric CircuitsUnderstanding Electrical TheoryDemand Meters \nDay 3 – Thursday – 8:00am– 2:00pmRevenue ProtectionDistributed Generation & Net MeteringInstallation and Troubleshooting \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees includes coffee/tea and lunch each day. \nMembers: $1\,600 \nNon-Members: $2\,500 \n  \nCancellations are accepted until two-weeks prior to the start of the program.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session. \n  \nTo register\, please click the button below and complete your registration online. \n			\n				register now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				INSTRUCTOR\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					John Lanciani\n					Trainer \n					John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience. \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 see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates.  \n  \n			\n				Lodging Information\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/metering-i-program-4/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metering I Program
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group B (Session I)
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n			\n				CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-a-session-i-2/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T150000
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - March
DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Presenter:Eric WhitneyTeam Lead and IT Directorat Insource\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topic:The AI Catalyst: How to Accelerate Your Business\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topic Description:  \nJoin us for a comprehensive webinar designed to help businesses and organizations navigate the early stages of their AI journey. This session will demystify the “black box” of Artificial Intelligence\, providing actionable guidance on how to transition from observing the trends to actively using the tools. We will cover the essential skills needed to communicate with AI (prompting)\, how to leverage the tools that are already available to you\, and break down the stigma that AI is “too technical” for the average user. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to integrate AI into their workflows. \n  \nAbout Insource: \nInsource Services\, Inc. (Insource) is a consulting organization focused on providing our clients with unsurpassed services in finance and accounting\, human resources\, training\, facilitation\, and information technology. \nFounded in 1993\, Insource offers cost-effective\, outsourced expertise to organizations experiencing growth and change. As a trusted partner\, we can perform all accounting\, finance\, technology\, and human resource functions scaled up or down to meet your unique needs. We also offer training and facilitation services on various topics\, ranging from leadership development to culture building\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, and in compliance areas associated with our core consulting areas. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-march/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
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SUMMARY:2026 Substation I Program (Session I)
DESCRIPTION:Register by February 20th!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				NEPPA’s Substation I Program has been redesigned for 2026! We are excited to offer new content and more interactive learning in this program. Substation I is held in 4 in-person sessions\, each lasting 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) from 8:00am – 2:00pm.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions. 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 Course Completion Certificate from NEPPA.  \n  \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**Students will be asked to bring a laptop to class for weekly testing** \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend \nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n  \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \n \nSession I:  March 17 – 19\, 2026Session II: March 31 – April 2\, 2026Session III: April 14 – 16\, 2026Session IV: April 28 – 30\, 2026 \n  \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, 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				\n				Topics to be Discussed\nWeek 1: \nApplied mathematics \nBasic electrical theory \nNEPPA Safety \nWeek 2: \nElectrical systems \nSubstation maps & standards \nNEPPA NESC review \nWeek 3:Disconnects & switches \nCircuit breakers \nTransformers \nWeek 4: \nCapacitors\, reactors & surge arrestors \nMetering & instrument transformers \nIntro to Substation DC systems \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nThere are no prerequisites for this course.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What To Bring\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructor\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					John Lanciani\n					Trainer \n					John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.   \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \n2026 Registration 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\nMembers:\n$3\,100\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,600\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				register now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please visit our lodging information page for discounted rates. \n			\n				Lodging Information
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-substation-i-program-session-i/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session I)
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n			\n				CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-session-i/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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SUMMARY:(URD) Underground Residential Distribution Program - March
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program is a 3-day course held \nTuesday\, March 24th – Thursday\, March 26th\, 2026 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				at the NEPPA Training Center \n(200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nThis course is designed for NEPPA members who build or maintain Underground Residential Distribution Systems.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives \nUpon completion of the program\, participants will understand: \n\nNEPPA URD/UCD design & construction best practices\n\nTools\, equipment\, troubleshooting\nURD/UCD maps\nHands-on work with pre-molded terminations and testing equipment.\nHave the knowledge and skill in all aspects of URD/UCD installation\, operation\, and maintenance.\nUnderstand safety practices\, as they pertain to URD/UCDs and related work\, will be defined and demonstrated\n\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				\n				\n				MORE COURSE INFORMATION
URL:https://neppa.org/event/urd-underground-residential-distribution-program-march/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Underground Residential Distribution (URD)
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SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 General Foreman RoundtableMarch 26\, 2026 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center\n\nNortheast Public Power is excited to host General Foreman from the region to come together for this interactive roundtable discussion. This year’s General Foreman Roundtable will be held Thursday\, March 26\, 2026 from 8:30am-1:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  \n  \nThis General Foreman Roundtable is an open\, experience-based discussion focused on the real decisions General Foremen face in electric utility work. This session is designed as a moderated peer-to-peer conversation. Seasoned and newer General Foremen alike are encouraged to share their experiences\, perspectives\, and lessons learned—from decisions made under pressure\, to managing risk in the field\, to building and maintaining trust with crews. \nThe goal is simple: learn from each other. By openly discussing what works\, what doesn’t\, and what we’ve learned along the way\, we strengthen our leadership\, improve safety\, and grow together as professionals. Bring your experience\, your questions\, and your willingness to engage \n \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topics to Be Discussed\n1. Storm Prep2. Practical Ways to Find Work Life Balance3. Re-Energizing of Services After Trouble \nIf you wish to submit a topic for discussion\, please email communications@neppa.org and we will add it to the agenda.  \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\n\nGeneral Foreman or those in similar roles \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\nThis tentative agenda is still being finalized and is therefore subject to change. \n  \n8:30 am       Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am       Welcome & Scope of GF Roundtable by Faciliator \n9:15 am      Opening Presentation or Group Discussion \n10:15 am    Break \n10:30 am    Group Discussion \n12:00 pm    Lunch and Open Group Discussion \n1:00 pm      Adjourn \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Facilitators\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Codie Perry\n					Manager of Safety & Training\, Northeast Public Power Association \n					Codie graduated from Pratt Community College Line School in 2014 with an associate degree in Electrical Power Technology. He then worked for Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell\, Oklahoma\, where he spent 11 years. In that time\, he received his Lineworker Certificate from Northwest Lineman College. In 2019\, Codie received the “Above and Beyond” Award from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for providing emergency care for an individual in a vehicle accident while he was on the job. In his free time\, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with my family. Codie is NEPPA’s Manager of Safety and Training\, moving to New Hampshire in early 2025 to join the NEPPA team. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ken Rollins\n					Trainer\, Northeast Public Power Association \n					Ken has been involved with the utility business for over 47 years\, starting in the Danvers Water Dept. in the mid-seventies. He transferred to Danvers Electric Light in the mid-eighties going through his apprenticeship to become a journeyman lineman. In 1990\, he was hired by Middleton Electric as a First Class Lineman and was promoted to Crew Leader\, then Line Foreman and then became the Facilities Coordinator. \nHe has been involved with multiple Mutual Aid Storm related emergencies as a lineman and supervisor all over New England\, Florida and the Virgin Islands. His knowledge and skills have greatly benefited the NEPPA team in NEPPA safety meetings as well as the NEPPA Apprentice program. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration\nRegistration includes coffee and baked goods in the morning and afternoon lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions\, please make note of them when you register.  \n  \n2026 Roundtable Fees: \nMembers $50 \nNon-Members $75 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the event. Substitutions can be made at any time.  \n  \n			\n				register now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?  Don’t hesitate to contact us at registrar@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-foreman-roundtable-march-2026/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtables
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SUMMARY:2026 Substation I Program (Session II)
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program has been redesigned for 2026! We are excited to offer new content and more interactive learning in this program. Substation I is held in 4 in-person sessions\, each lasting 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) from 8:00am – 2:00pm.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions. 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. \n  \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			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend \nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role.  \n  \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I:  March 17 – 19\, 2026Session II: March 31 – April 2\, 2026Session III: April 14 – 16\, 2026Session IV: April 28 – 30\, 2026 \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, 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				\n				Topics to be Discussed\nWeek 1: \nApplied mathematics \nBasic electrical theory \nNEPPA Safety \nWeek 2: \nElectrical systems \nSubstation maps & standards \nNEPPA NESC review \nWeek 3:Disconnects & switches \nCircuit breakers \nTransformers \nWeek 4: \nCapacitors\, reactors & surge arrestors \nMetering & instrument transformers \nIntro to Substation DC systems \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites\nThere are no prerequisites for this course.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What To Bring\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructor\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					John Lanciani\n					Trainer \n					John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.   \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \n2026 Registration 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\nMembers:\n$3\,100\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,600\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please visit our lodging information page for discounted rates. \n			\n				Lodging Information
URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-i-program-session-ii-3/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group A (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n			\n				CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-a-session-2-2/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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