Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1, Group B (Session 3)
2025-08-05 08:00 - 2025-08-08 14:00 (America/New_York)
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program.

In addition to classroom time, students are expected to:
Self-study by reading the material
Track, record, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training
Track, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms
Each year, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism, safety, and proper technique.

Attendance Policy
Students are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time, training, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program, all students must complete the full program requirements.

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Advanced Lineworker Program (Session I)
2025-08-12 08:00 - 2025-08-14 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Advanced Lineworker Program is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to build, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system. In addition to in-class lecture, the Advanced Lineworker Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts, facility tours, 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
This 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.
Session dates are subject to change, however advance notice will be provided.

Session I: August 12-14, 2025
Session II: August 26-28, 2025
Session III: September 9-11, 2025
Session IV: September 23-25, 2025

LOCATION
Northeast Public Power AssocationTraining Facility200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for individuals with 5+ years of experience as a lineworker, lineworkers with increased crew or leadership responsibilities, or cross departmental employees with new or increased leadership of lineworker personnel. There are no prerequistes for this program.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
In order to receive a full Certificate of Completion, students are required to attend all 12-days of the Program. Any absences will be noted as a partial completion of the Program.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session.
Cancellation fees will be charged based on the following schedule:
2 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition
Before completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition
Before the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition
After the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition

REGISTRATION
Registration fee includes lunch and breaks each day and supplemental materials listed above.

2025 Registration Fees:
NEPPA Members: $2,850
Non-Members: $4,250

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2, Group A (Session 3)
2025-08-12 08:00 - 2025-08-15 14:00

Tactical Tuesday
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.

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Presenter:
Brendan Cook, Senior Sales ExecutiveConvey (Formerly Message Broadcast)

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Topic:Customer Engagement Challenges & Best Practices

Description: Power providers’ customers across the US are facing challenges with affordability, shifting regulation, environmental stress and information availability. Convey’s customer engagement approach provides public power providers with omnichannel tools no matter where you are in your customer journey. Join Convey for a conversation on key provider case studies, industry best practices and the benefits of a personalized approach.
About Convey: Convey delivers intelligent customer workflows that humanize connections in regulated environments. Formerly Message Broadcast, Convey transforms compliance requirements into streamlined experiences through purpose-built solutions that deliver measurable impact for utilities and essential service providers while efficiently managing millions of interactions.

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2025 NEPPA Annual Conference
2025-08-17 14:00 - 2025-08-20 12:00
This year’s conference will be held on August 17-20th,at the Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio by Hilton in Burlington, VT.

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NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-08-20 09:00 - 13:00
Burlington, VT
For more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200.

Advanced Lineworker Program (Session II)
2025-08-26 08:00 - 2025-08-28 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Advanced Lineworker Program is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to build, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system. In addition to in-class lecture, the Advanced Lineworker Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts, facility tours, 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
This 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.
Session dates are subject to change, however advance notice will be provided.

Session I: August 12-14, 2025 passed
Session II: August 26-28, 2025
Session III: September 9-11, 2025
Session IV: September 23-25, 2025

LOCATION
Northeast Public Power AssocationTraining Facility200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for individuals with 5+ years of experience as a lineworker, lineworkers with increased crew or leadership responsibilities, or cross departmental employees with new or increased leadership of lineworker personnel. There are no prerequistes for this program.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
In order to receive a full Certificate of Completion, students are required to attend all 12-days of the Program. Any absences will be noted as a partial completion of the Program.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session.
Cancellation fees will be charged based on the following schedule:
2 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition
Before completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition
Before the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition
After the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition

REGISTRATION
Registration fee includes lunch and breaks each day and supplemental materials listed above.

2025 Registration Fees:
NEPPA Members: $2,850
Non-Members: $4,250

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2, Group B (Session 3)
2025-08-26 08:00 - 2025-08-29 14:00

Hoisting 2A-2C
2025-09-02 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 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 three times a year 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 – Click here to register for @Your-Site Training

2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
September 2, 2025

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

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

Members:
$85

Non-Members:
$170

Please note: @Your-Site Classes are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions.

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

Hoisting 1B-1D
2025-09-03 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.

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 three times a year 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 – Click here to register for @Your-Site Training

1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
September 3, 2025

Location
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

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

Members:
$85

Non-Members:
$170

Please note: @Your-Site Classes are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions.

Learn More About this Course

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

Advanced Lineworker Program (Session III)
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-11 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Advanced Lineworker Program is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to build, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system. In addition to in-class lecture, the Advanced Lineworker Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts, facility tours, 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
This 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.
Session dates are subject to change, however advance notice will be provided.

Session I: August 12-14, 2025 passed
Session II: August 26-28, 2025 passed
Session III: September 9-11, 2025
Session IV: September 23-25, 2025

LOCATION
Northeast Public Power AssocationTraining Facility200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for individuals with 5+ years of experience as a lineworker, lineworkers with increased crew or leadership responsibilities, or cross departmental employees with new or increased leadership of lineworker personnel. There are no prerequistes for this program.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
In order to receive a full Certificate of Completion, students are required to attend all 12-days of the Program. Any absences will be noted as a partial completion of the Program.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session.
Cancellation fees will be charged based on the following schedule:
2 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition
Before completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition
Before the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition
After the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition

REGISTRATION
Registration fee includes lunch and breaks each day and supplemental materials listed above.

2025 Registration Fees:
NEPPA Members: $2,850
Non-Members: $4,250

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 (Session 3)
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-12 14:00

Tactical Tuesday
2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.

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Presenter:NetwatchZane Hickman, Business Development ManagerTom Walsh, Business Development ManagerJeff Wagner, National Accounts Manager

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Topic:This presentation will be about protecting critical infrastructure via proactive video monitoring. (PVM). PVM is the process of protecting people, properties, and profits, by Detecting, Assessing, Intervening, and Reporting attempted crimes via personalized talkdowns. 98% of the time data shows the incidents are deterred without need to escalate to authorities.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 3)
2025-09-16 08:00 - 2025-09-19 14:00

Advanced Lineworker Program (Session IV)
2025-09-23 08:00 - 2025-09-25 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Advanced Lineworker Program is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to build, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system. In addition to in-class lecture, the Advanced Lineworker Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts, facility tours, 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
This 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.
Session dates are subject to change, however advance notice will be provided.

Session I: August 12-14, 2025 passed
Session II: August 26-28, 2025 passed
Session III: September 9-11, 2025 passed
Session IV: September 23-25, 2025

LOCATION
Northeast Public Power AssocationTraining Facility200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for individuals with 5+ years of experience as a lineworker, lineworkers with increased crew or leadership responsibilities, or cross departmental employees with new or increased leadership of lineworker personnel. There are no prerequistes for this program.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
In order to receive a full Certificate of Completion, students are required to attend all 12-days of the Program. Any absences will be noted as a partial completion of the Program.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session.
Cancellation fees will be charged based on the following schedule:
2 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition
Before completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition
Before the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition
After the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition

REGISTRATION
Registration fee includes lunch and breaks each day and supplemental materials listed above.

2025 Registration Fees:
NEPPA Members: $2,850
Non-Members: $4,250

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Metering II Program
2025-09-23 08:00 - 2025-09-25 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Our Metering II Program is a 3-day course held Tuesday, September 23rd – Thursday, September 25th, 2025from 8am – 3pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460)

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.

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.

REGISTRATION
2025 Registration fees includes supplemental materials listed above and lunch each day.
Members: $1,500
Non-Members: $2,350

Cancellations are accepted until two-weeks prior to the start of the program. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session.

To register, please click the button below and complete your registration online.

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(URD) Underground Residential Distribution Program
2025-09-30 08:00 - 2025-10-02 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program is a 3-day course held
Tuesday, September 30th – Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

at the NEPPA Training Center
(200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460)

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for NEPPA members who build or maintain Underground Residential Distribution Systems.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the program, participants will understand:

NEPPA URD/UCD design & construction best practices

Tools, equipment, troubleshooting
URD/UCD maps
Hands-on work with pre-molded terminations and testing equipment.
Have the knowledge and skill in all aspects of URD/UCD installation, operation, and maintenance.
Understand safety practices, as they pertain to URD/UCDs and related work, will be defined and demonstrated

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1, Group A (Session 4)
2025-09-30 08:00 - 2025-10-03 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Substation II Program (Session I)
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-10 11:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Building on the success of Substation I, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls, understanding operations, schematics, and diagrams, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, building, and manipulating a relay panel, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Unless otherwise noted, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays.

Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: October 7 – October 10, 2025Session II: October 21 – October 24, 2025Session III: November 4 – November 7, 2025Session IV: November 18 – November 21, 2025

LOCATION
All in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

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

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Program, Substation II participants should be able to:

Apply concepts to design, build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a substation.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA, the NESC, and NERC/CIP.
Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
Apply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.
Demonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions and PPE
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA, as well as switching and tagging.
Demonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions.

COURSE PREREQUISITES
In order to be successful in the Substation II Program, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).

REGISTRATION
2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,900
Non-Members: $4,300
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1, Group B (Session 4)
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-10 14:00

Tactical Tuesday
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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.

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Presenter:
NEPPA’s Safety Committee Members

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Topic:This newly formed committee will explain its role and solicit feedback on what issues/tasks it should take on.

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Industry Day - Hosted by Schweitzer
2025-10-15 08:00 - 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 8:00 am – 3:00 pmNEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460
Industry days are packed full of hands-on demos, introducing you to new and innovative products. Hosted by one our affiliate members, attendees get access to learn, ask questions and see up close, what is up and coming in the industry.

** This is a member only event **
This event is open to all members, but geared towards operations personnel and management.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
This event is free for utility members of NEPPA.
Advance Registration Required

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What to Expect

Please note: Agenda is subject to change

8:00AM – 8:30AM – Coffee/Pastries and Registration
8:30AM – 8:45AM – Schweitzer Welcome Address and Overview
8:45AM – 10:00AM – Presentation/Demos:

SEL 787Z High Impedance Relay – Matthew Marotti , Senior Application Engineer- Protection

Reliable transformer and bus protection proven in smaller utility systems. Fast fault detection ensures safer operation with minimal downtime.

OT SDN – Protection Class Ethernet Network Solution – Nik Ramadhin , Associate Application Engineer – Automation

Creates a rock-solid, cybersecure communications backbone . Keeps protection and control traffic flowing even if the network fails.

SEL Arc-Flash Protection – Raajas Joshi , Associate Application Engineer – Protection

Instantly reduces arc-flash danger to crews and equipment. Cuts incident energy so utilities avoid costly damage and outages. Easily ties into existing relays for a stronger safety program
10:00AM – 10:15AM – Break
10:15AM – 12:00PM – Presentation/Demos:

SEL Blueframe – Secure OT Software Platform – Gregory Chernov , Associate Application Engineer– Automation

One trusted software platform for substation visibility and control. Brings multiple OT applications together in a secure environment.

SEL Microgrid Solutions – PowerMAX – Fred Amuna – Engineering Manger 1 – Automation

Keeps lights on with seamless transitions between grid and island mode. Balances renewables, storage, and diesel for reliable local power .Gives communities independence and resilience during outages.

Migration Strategy – 5 Series – Matthew Marotti , Senior Application Engineer

Upgrade older SEL relays without major rewiring. Adds faster protection, more features, and stronger security. Step-by-step migration reduces risk and costs for smaller utilities.
12:00PM – 12:30PM – Lunch
12:30PM – 3:00PM – Presentation/Demos:

SEL Custom Panel Solutions – Swathi Patel , Associate Sales Engineer

Factory-built panels tailored to your exact system design. Cut engineering time and installation costs with ready-to-install solutions. Trusted SEL quality means fewer headaches for utility staff.

SEL 9 Series – Trevor Mattson, Development Lead Engineer

Next-generation protection with faster and smarter performance. Future-ready with strong cybersecurity and flexible communications. Designed to grow with your utility’s evolving needs.

Can Primary and Secondary Relays Be from the Same Manufacturer? – Raajas Joshi , Associate Application Engineer – Protection

They work seamlessly together, simplifying support and spares. Makes training and integration easier for smaller utilities.

3:00PM – Adjourn

Learn More About Your Host:

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Making Electric Power Safer, More Reliable, and More Economical
SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect, automate, and control critical infrastructure around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability, safety, and cost. SEL, a 100 percent employee-owned company that is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. SEL provides unmatched technical support and customer service and a ten-year worldwide warranty.
10 Tara Blvd Ste. 440, Nashua, NH 03062

General Foreman Roundtable (Oct 2025)
2025-10-16 08:30 - 13:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
2025 General Foreman RoundtableThursday, October 16, 2025 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center

Northeast 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, October 16, 2025 from 8:30am-1:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).

NEPPA’s General Foreman Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among those leading the day-to-day operations of our public power utility operations. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of each topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged.

Who Should Attend

General Foreman or those in similar roles

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Registration
Registration 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.

2025 Roundtable Fees:
Members $50
Non-Members $75

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the event. Substitutions can be made at any time.

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Substation II Program (Session II)
2025-10-21 08:00 - 2025-10-24 11:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Building on the success of Substation I, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls, understanding operations, schematics, and diagrams, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, building, and manipulating a relay panel, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Unless otherwise noted, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays.

Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: October 7 – October 10, 2025 passedSession II: October 21 – October 24, 2025Session III: November 4 – November 7, 2025Session IV: November 18 – November 21, 2025

LOCATION
All in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

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

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Program, Substation II participants should be able to:

Apply concepts to design, build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a substation.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA, the NESC, and NERC/CIP.
Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
Apply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.
Demonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions and PPE
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA, as well as switching and tagging.
Demonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions.

COURSE PREREQUISITES
In order to be successful in the Substation II Program, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).

REGISTRATION
2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,900
Non-Members: $4,300
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2, Group A (Session 4)
2025-10-21 08:00 - 2025-10-24 14:00

Energy Connect Conference
2025-10-21 09:00 - 2025-10-23 13:30 | The Verve Hotel, 1360 Worcester St., Natick, MA, 01760, United States
NEPPA’s 2025 Energy Connect Conference will be held October 21 – 23, 2025 at the Verve Hotel in Natick MA (1360 Worcester St, Natick, MA 01760).
Energy Connect is a great way for public power professionals to share ideas, build connections and gain resources. Speaker topics range from customer service insights and business leadership, to energy innovation and IT. We have some exciting educational sessions, roundtables, networking opportunities, sponsor exhibits, and more planned for this year!

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2, Group B (Session 4)
2025-10-28 08:00 - 2025-10-31 14:00

60th Anniversary Celebration
2025-11-03 11:00 - 13:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
Monday, November 3, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
NEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Rd. Littleton, MA 01460

Northeast Public Power invites you to join us in celebrating 60 years of serving Public Power. This 60th Anniversary celebration will include an address from NEPPA leadership, lunch, a cake cutting and unveiling of our completed 60th Anniversary memorial bench.

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All are welcome. No attendance fee. RSVP required.

Substation II Program (Session III)
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-07 11:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Building on the success of Substation I, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls, understanding operations, schematics, and diagrams, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, building, and manipulating a relay panel, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.

SESSION DATES & HOURS
Unless otherwise noted, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays.

Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: October 7 – October 10, 2025 passedSession II: October 21 – October 24, 2025 passedSession III: November 4 – November 7, 2025Session IV: November 18 – November 21, 2025

LOCATION
All in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

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

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Program, Substation II participants should be able to:

Apply concepts to design, build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a substation.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA, the NESC, and NERC/CIP.
Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
Apply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.
Demonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions and PPE
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA, as well as switching and tagging.
Demonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions.

COURSE PREREQUISITES
In order to be successful in the Substation II Program, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).

REGISTRATION
2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration.
Members: $2,900
Non-Members: $4,300
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

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Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 (Session 4)
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-07 14:00
