NEPPA

@Your-Site Virtual: APPA Safety Manual I (NEW date)
2022-05-11 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Virtually
May 11, 2022 | Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

At NEPPA, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.
As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training, 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):

@Your-Site Virtual
Per Session
Spring Series (8 Sessions)
Fall Series (8 Sessions)
2022 Series (16 Total Sessions)

NEPPA Members
$50 per person
$380 per person
$380 per person
$740 per person

Non-Members
$100 per person
$770 per person
$7700 per person
$1,540 per person

@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.

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

Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions
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 2022. The per person registration fees are:
NEPPA Members: $50 per person, per class, $380 for each series (8 classes), or $740 for the full series (16 classes)
Non-Members: $100 per person, per class, $740 for each series (8 classes), or $1,5400 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 2021 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available?
A: Yes, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics:
1 – Switching & Tagging
2 – Personal Protective Grounding
3 – Trouble Investigation
4 – Transformer Review & Connections
5 – Work Zone Safety
6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving
Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2022 sessions.

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

Instructors

Steve Socoby
Safety & Technical Trainer, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)
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.
In 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.
Recognized 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.

Linda Calderiso
Trainer, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
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.
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.

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

Lou Gabriele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
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.

Tim Richardson
P.E.,Technical & Safety Trainer
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.
Most recently, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. Tim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach.

@Your-Site Virtual: APPA Safety Manual II (NEW dates)
2022-05-12 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtually
May 12, 2022 | Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

At NEPPA, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees. As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training, 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):

@Your-Site Virtual
Per Session
Spring Series (8 Sessions)
Fall Series (8 Sessions)
2022 Series (16 Total Sessions)

NEPPA Members
$50 per person
$380 per person
$380 per person
$740 per person

Non-Members
$100 per person
$770 per person
$770 per person
$1,540 per person

@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.

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

Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions
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:
1 – Switching & Tagging 2 – Personal Protective Grounding 3 – Trouble Investigation 4 – Transformer Review & Connections 5 – Work Zone Safety 6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving
Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.

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

Instructors

Steve Socoby
Safety & Technical Trainer, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)
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.
In 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.
Recognized 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.

Linda Calderiso
Trainer, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
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.
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.

Peter Crowley
Safety & Technical Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction), Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
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.
Pete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License.
Pete 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.
Pete 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!”

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

Lou Gabriele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
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.

Scott Larsen
Technical & Safety Trainer
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.

Dennis Regele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor
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.
Prior 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.
In addition to training for NEPPA, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program.

Tim Richardson
P.E.,Technical & Safety Trainer
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.
Most recently, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. Tim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach.

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Technical & Safety Trainer
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.

NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting
2022-05-12 09:00 - 11:00 | MA
Plymouth, NH
For more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200!

Substation I Program: Session 3
2022-05-17 08:00 - 2022-05-20 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

Who should Attend
This course is designed for:• Lineworkers or operations employees• Substation Technicians• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments• Engineers• Construction Supervisors• Project Managers

Course Dates & Hours
Unless otherwise notes, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed. Session I: March 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

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program, participants will be able to successfully:
1. 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).

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

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

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

Members:
$2,625

Non-Members:
$3,900

Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

Register Now

Instructors

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

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
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.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax
102 Constitution Avenue
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax
242 Adams Place
Boxboro, MA 01719
(978) 263-8701
The 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
219 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-8200

SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax
27 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-3030
Click here to make your reservation online.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax
59 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-0600
Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

Energy Storage: Trends & Practical Applications (APPA In-house) POSTPONED
2022-05-24 09:00 - 15:30 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA has partnered with the American Public Power Association to bring the Energy Storage: Trends and Practical Applications.

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.

Who Should AttendUtility staff and policymakers looking for an in-depth look at energy storage.

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

Agenda coming soon

Registration Members: $565Non-Members: $1,225

Registration opening soon

Cancellations Cancellations will be accepted until Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Substitutions may be made at any time.

InstructorPeter Kelly-Detwiler, Co-founder of NorthBridge Energy Partners

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

Substation I Program: Session 4
2022-06-07 08:00 - 2022-06-10 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

Who should Attend
This course is designed for:• Lineworkers or operations employees• Substation Technicians• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments• Engineers• Construction Supervisors• Project Managers

Course Dates & Hours
Unless otherwise notes, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: March 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

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program, participants will be able to successfully:
1. 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).

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

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

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

Members:
$2,625

Non-Members:
$3,900

Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

Register Now

Instructors

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

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
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.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton, MA 01460(978) 440-5040– If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro, MA 01719(978) 263-8701
The 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 31219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030Click here to make your reservation online.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

Hoisting 1B - 1D
2022-06-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-07 08:00 - 12:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for:
> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks
> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines, i.e. excavators and backhoes
Per mandated requirement, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license).
ONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class.
Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification, or if the license has been expired for more than a year, the certificate will not be issued. In this case, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test.

Class Schedule*
Hoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest.
Hoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 8, 2022June 8, 2022September 7, 2022November 29, 2022
2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 15, 2022June 9, 2022September 8, 2022December 6, 2022
* To request a 2D Hoisting Class, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200.

Location NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate Road Littleton, MA 01460

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

Members:
$70

Non-Members:
$140

If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form.
Classes scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions:
NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate)
$70 perperson, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)
Non-Members
$140 per person, minimum $1,200 (i.e. 9 participants)

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Instructors

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

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro, MA 01719(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 1 – March 31, 2022 – $99/night + taxApril 1 – October 31, 2022 – $119/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2022 – $99/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600

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

Hoisting 2A - 2C
2022-06-09 08:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-08 08:00 - 12:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for:
> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks
> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines, i.e. excavators and backhoes
Per mandated requirement, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license).
ONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class.
Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification, or if the license has been expired for more than a year, the certificate will not be issued. In this case, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test.

Class Schedule*
Hoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest.
Hoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 8, 2022
June 8, 2022
September 7, 2022
November 29, 2022
2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 15, 2022
June 9, 2022
September 8, 2022
December 6, 2022
* To request a 2D Hoisting Class, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200.

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

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

Members:
$70

Non-Members:
$140

If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form.
Classes scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions:
NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate)$70 perperson, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)
Non-Members$140 per person, minimum $1,200 (i.e. 9 participants)

Register Now

Instructors

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

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax
102 Constitution Avenue
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power

Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax
242 Adams Place
Boxboro, MA 01719
(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center
January 1 – March 31, 2022 – $99/night + tax
April 1 – October 31, 2022 – $119/night + tax
November 1 – December 31, 2022 – $99/night + tax
219 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-8200

SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax
27 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-3030

Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax
59 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-0600

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

Tactical Tuesday! Beneficial Electrification and Engaging With Your Local Schools to Electrify Transportation
2022-08-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtually
How will this work?
For now – simply send an email to mhyland@neppa.org to register.
We will confirm your interest, and between now and next Tuesday – Mike Hyland will send you a ‘Zoom’ invite out to all members that want to participate.
At 2 PM next Tuesday – use the Zoom link to join.

2022 Annual Conference
2022-08-14 15:00 - 2022-08-17 12:00 | The Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Conference Center, 1746 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States
NEPPA’s 2022 Annual Conference will be held August 14-17, 2022 at The Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Conference Center (1746 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672). Join your professional colleagues for 3 days of educational sessions, roundtables, networking, sponsor exhibits, and more!

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NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting
2022-08-17 15:45 - 16:45 | MA
Stowe, VT
For more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200!

Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
2022-08-30 08:00 - 15:00 | MA
NEPPA is pleased to continue offering a 1-day basic and technical prerequisite course for anyone looking to attend technical programs or to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory, concepts and mathematic principles.
NEPPA’s Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course is scheduled to be held twice this year on March 29 & August 30, 2022 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460) as part of the first day of two other technical programs.
Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations is designed to be an introduction to the electrical concepts and mathematic principles needed to understand electricity and electrical equipment. This course is a foundational level course that is a basis for additional course work in specific disciplines such as substation, overhead lines and metering.

Who Should Attend
Basic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for:
All field operations personnel including:
Meter TechniciansLineworkersSubstation TechniciansCustomer Service or Office Personnel looking to understand the product they sell every daySupervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments or disciplines

Location
This 1-day, in-person training will be held at: NEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate Road Littleton, MA 01460

Learning Objectives

Practice and solve mathematic problems used in electrical power measurements
Demonstrate a basic understanding of electrical theory including electricity and magnetism
Ability to differentiate between how DC and AC circuits function
Explain the difference and interconnection of generation, transmission and distribution of electricity
Demonstrate an understanding of energy and demand, and the difference between Kw and Kwh
Ability to recognize the utmost importance of electrical safety

Agenda
Agenda details are subject to change.
8:00 am Welcome & Introductions8:15 am Module 1: Basic Electricity9:45 am Break10:00 am Module 2: Basic Mathematics11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 3: Electric Power & Energy1:00 pm Module 4: Electrical Safety1:30 pm Module 5: Power System Overview3:00 pm Adjourn

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

Course Prerequisites There is no prerequisite for Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations. This course is a basic, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs.

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

Members:
$265

Non-Members:
$545

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Cancellations Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 15, 2022 or August 16, 2022 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class), respectively. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

Instructor

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

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax102 Constitution Avenue, Littleton, MA 01460(978) 540-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power
The Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center –January 1 – March 31, 2022 – $99/night + taxApril 1 – October 31, 2022 – $119/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31, 2022 – $99/night + tax219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online

Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens, MA 01434(978) 772-0600https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ORHDCGI&corporateCode=N3003696
Negotiated Rate ID: 3003696

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

General Foreman Roundtable
2022-09-08 08:30 - 13:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA will be holding a Kick-off General Foreman’s Roundtable on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).
We’d love your support as we want to bring together the Journeyman lineman that are leading your utility operations. The final agenda is yet not approved however some of the topics will include identification of the difficulty of transitioning into a leadership position; the NEPPA Underground Training Yard construction and utilization; and the need and implementation of a climbing school for all new apprentices.

It will certainly be worth your efforts to attend the roundtable.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1
2022-09-13 08:00 - 2022-09-16 14:00, 2022-11-01 08:00 - 2022-11-04 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
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.
In addition to classroom time, students are expected to:
Self-study by reading the material
Track, record, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training
Track, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms
Each year, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism, safety, and proper technique.
Attendance Policy
Students are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time, training, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program, all students must complete the full program requirements.

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

Tactical Tuesday! IIJA and IRA Federal Grants Update
2022-09-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtually
IIJA and IRA Federal Grants Update

Learn about the status of various grant programs created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act, including how to stay on top of opportunities and design competitive projects.
Presenter: McGuire Whitney

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2022 Customer Service, Credit & Collections Conference
2022-09-19 08:00 - 2022-09-20 15:00 | Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Click here for more information

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2
2022-09-27 08:00 - 2022-09-30 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Crew Leadership Program - Plymouth, NH
2022-10-04 08:00 - 2022-10-05 14:00 | The Common Man Inn, 231 Main Street, Plymouth, New Hampshire, 03264
NEPPA’s is pleased to offer our revitalized Crew Leadership Program in two locations this year.

Crew Leadership is offer every other year, and will be offered again in 2024. Crew Leadership Program is designed to build upon existing leadership skills to work more effectively and efficiently in the field, while meeting standards and regulatory requirements. In addition to in-class lecture, the Crew Leadership Program includes a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Click here to download the 2022 detailed agenda.

October 4 – 5, 2022 – Plymouth, NH
October 12 – 13, 2022 – Littleton, MA
(8:00 am – 2:00 pm)

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Register NOW

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3
2022-10-04 08:00 - 2022-10-07 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

2022 Substation II Program - Cancelled
2022-10-04 08:00 - 2022-10-07 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.
Substation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program, and focus on the principles of substation design, construction, operations and maintenance.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation II 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.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Classes are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
NEW DATES
Session I: October 4 – 7, 2022Session II: October 18 – 21, 2022Session III: November 15 – 18, 2022Session IV: December 13 – 16, 2022

REGISTRATION
Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,625
Non-Members: $3,900

REGISTER CLOSED

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

Tactical Tuesday - Transportation Electrification Program at Austin Energy
2022-10-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtually
Transportation Electrification Program at Austin Energy

Learn what Austin Energy is doing with their transportation electrification program.
Presenter: Karl Popham, Manager, Electric Vehicles & Emerging Technologies, Austin Energy

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Crew Leadership Program - Littleton, MA
2022-10-12 08:00 - 2022-10-13 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s is pleased to offer our revitalized Crew Leadership Program in two locations this year.

Crew Leadership is offer every other year, and will be offered again in 2024.
Crew Leadership Program is designed to build upon existing leadership skills to work more effectively and efficiently in the field, while meeting standards and regulatory requirements.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Crew Leadership Program includes a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Click here to download the 2022 detailed agenda.

Course Dates & Hours

October 4 – 5, 2022 – Plymouth, NHOctober 12 – 13, 2022 – Littleton, MA(8:00 am – 2:00 pm)

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

2023 NESC Updates & Applications
2022-10-17 12:00 - 15:30 | Virtually
NEPPA is offering a virtual 3 1/2 hour program to address the origins of the NESC and its fundamental application to electric utility transmission and distribution systems, highlighting important changes that are effective with the 2023 edition on Monday, October 17th, 2022 virtually (12:00 pm – 3:30 pm).
Longer programs will be offered in 2023 that will allow more extensive and in-depth coverage of topics, as well as practice exercises for participants. 2023 dates will be coming soon.

2023 NESC Update & Applications
Program Highlights

NESC purpose, organization and application
Significant revisions contained in the 2023 NESC
NESC compliance, legal liability and risk management
Rule interpretations and sources of help for compliance
Recognition and correction of code violations
Integration of NESC requirements into design, construction and maintenance practices
Safety and work rules for construction and operations personnel
Code interpretation and compliance issues contributed by course participants

Who Should Attend
Managers, safety professionals, electric utility engineers, designers, technicians and all field personnel who are responsible for decisions concerning transmission and distribution systems. The course is conducted at a practical level and is appropriate for degreed professionals, including engineers and engineering technicians as well as skilled craft personnel, field supervisors and non-degreed high school graduates with a general knowledge of the electric utility system.

Course Level:
This course does not have prerequisites and does not require advance preparation; however, familiarity with the NESC will be helpful in gaining a more in-depth understanding of the code changes and their ramifications.

About the Instructors
R. John Miner, Tom Black, Erich Schoennagel and Ted Dimberio are effective and experienced adult education instructors with extensive electric utility engineering, operations, safety, and management experience. All four have worked with the NESC throughout their careers. Collaborative Learning (CL) has delivered NESC programs to a wide range of audiences throughout the U.S. for more than 25 years.

Rates:
Members: $295Non-Members: $395

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4
2022-10-18 08:00 - 2022-10-21 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

2022 Substation II Program - Cancelled
2022-10-18 08:00 - 2022-10-21 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.
Substation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program, and focus on the principles of substation design, construction, operations and maintenance.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation II 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.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Classes are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
NEW DATES
Session I: October 4-7, 2022Session II: October 18 – 21, 2022Session III: November 15 – 18, 2022Session IV: December 13 – 16, 2022

REGISTRATION
Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,625
Non-Members: $3,900

REGISTER - CLOSED

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

Public Utility Management Program (PUMP)
2022-10-25 08:00 - 2022-10-27 16:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
In its second iteration, NEPPA is continuing to improve and is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program again in 2022. The Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) is a 6-day, one year Program held April 12 – 14 and October 25 – 27, 2022 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).
PUMP is a robust course which covers a variety of management, leadership, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power, today and in the future. Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience, class size is limited.
Upon successful completion of the Program, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program.

What makes PUMP different?
Now in its 30th year, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough, interactive professional development.

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Registration
Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch, all Program materials, supplemental assignments, certificates and special recognition.
Members: $2,945
Non-Members: $4,785

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Location
These in-person training sessions will be held at:
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

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

2022 Metering II Program
2022-11-01 08:00 - 2022-11-04 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Metering II Program is designed to build upon the introductory concepts of Metering I. Metering II explores advanced application of concepts, how to apply theory in practice and understand system design elements and equipment.
Upon successful completion of the Program, including a final exam, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for:

Intermediate or transitioning Meter Technicians
Lineworkers
Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to successfully:

Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is measured through meters.
Practice advanced applications of meter installations and measurements.
Apply advanced programming, testing and design concepts to real-world applications.
Develop a system design that demonstrates a deep understanding of the system’s configuration.
Recognize applicable standards and specifications such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
Demonstrate an understanding of meter multipliers.
Test the impacts of metering on billing and revenue protection.

COURSE PREREQUISITES
Students are expected to have completed NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations and Metering I programs, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing.
TESTING
This Program includes a Final Exam to demonstrate comprehension of the material (25 Questions).

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS *
In addition to the student binder with module printouts, students are provided with the following supplemental materials:

Program T-Shirt
Calculator
Meter Socket Checks Handbook
Pocket Guide to Watthour Meters

* Materials will be provided for participants who have not already received equipment in other programs.

COURSE DATES & LOCATION
Metering II will be held November 1 – 3, 2022 in-person at NEPPA’s Training Center:
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

REGISTRATION
Registration fees include supplemental materials, a program t-shirt, printed student materials and lunch each day.
Members: $1,350
Non-Members: $2,100
To register, please click the button below and complete your registration online.

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Click here to download the detailed agenda.

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