BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NEPPA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221924 CREATED:20230203T223728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T223759Z UID:10000267-1679990400-1680282000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year I DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-9/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221924 CREATED:20230203T223506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T223527Z UID:10000098-1679990400-1680282000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year I DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-8/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221924 CREATED:20230105T142614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T190422Z UID:10000216-1679990400-1680271200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation I Program - Session I DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory. Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.\n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:\n• Lineworkers or operations employees\n• Substation Technicians\n• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n• Engineers\n• Construction Supervisors\n• Project Managers \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: March 28 – 31\, 2023 *     * Day 1\, March 28th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pmSession II: April 18 – 21\, 2023Session III: May 2 – 5\, 2023Session IV: May 23 – 26\, 2023  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations3. 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 PPE6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,700\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,020\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 28\, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Richardson\n P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has 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. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – January 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + tax\, May 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – January 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax\, April 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-i-program-session-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Substation-I-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221924 CREATED:20221208T154951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T161148Z UID:10000211-1679990400-1680015600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations DESCRIPTION: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. \nNEPPA’s Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course is scheduled to be held twice  this year on March 28 & October 17\, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) as part of the first day of two other technical programs. \nBasic 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nBasic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for: \nAll field operations personnel including: \n>Meter Technicians>Lineworkers>Substation Technicians>Customer Service or Office Personnel looking to understand the product they sell every day>Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments or disciplines \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nThis 1-day\, in-person training will be held at: NEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n\nPractice and solve mathematic problems used in electrical power measurements\nDemonstrate a basic understanding of electrical theory including electricity and magnetism\nAbility to differentiate between how DC and AC circuits function\nExplain the difference and interconnection of generation\, transmission and distribution of electricity\nDemonstrate an understanding of energy and demand\, and the difference between Kw and Kwh\nAbility to recognize the utmost importance of electrical safety\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n Agenda details are subject to change. \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$275\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$565\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, February 28\, 2023 or October 3\, 2023 (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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Richardson\, P.E. \n Technical & Safety Trainer \n Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007.  There he served in many management capacity including General Manager. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax102 Constitution Avenue\, Littleton\, MA 01460(978) 540-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power \nThe Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nThe 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 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online \n \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ORHDCGI&corporateCode=N3003696 \n          Negotiated Rate ID: 3003696  \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/basic-electricity-mathematics-for-utility-operations-5/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Tactical-Tuesday-3.28.23-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221924 CREATED:20230321T165517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T190108Z UID:10000275-1679904000-1679918400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B - 1D DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer 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). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule*\nHoisting 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. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 27\, 2023July 11\, 2023November 14\, 2023 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 21\, 2023July 18\, 2023November 21\, 2023 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$75\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n          NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n$75 perperson\, minimum $675 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members \n$150 per person\, minimum $1\,350 (i.e. 9 participants) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Safety & Technical Trainer \n Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton\nJanuary 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + tax\nMay 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + tax\nNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + tax\nRate code:  BZL\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\n \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\nJanuary 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax\nApril 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + tax\nNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\n \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\n \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hoisting-1B-1C_-2A-2C-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20230203T224608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T224649Z UID:10000266-1679385600-1679677200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year I DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-10/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20230203T223114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T223147Z UID:10000265-1679385600-1679677200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year I DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-7/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20230203T222751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T222825Z UID:10000097-1679385600-1679677200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year I DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-6/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20230111T161010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T130342Z UID:10000260-1679385600-1679400000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A - 2C DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer 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). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule*\nHoisting 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. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 14\, 2023July 11\, 2023November 14\, 2023 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 21\, 2023July 18\, 2023November 14\, 2023 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$75\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n          NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n$75 perperson\, minimum $675 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members \n$150 per person\, minimum $1\,350 (i.e. 9 participants) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Safety & Technical Trainer \n Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott LittletonJanuary 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-2a-2c-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hoisting-1B-1C_-2A-2C-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20221012T151110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T145626Z UID:10000189-1678802400-1678807800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Topic:  Physical Security Best Pratices\n \n \n \n \n \n Tony will address Substation attacks\, etc. considering the recent uptick in ballistic attacks on infrastructure. \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Tony Hurley\, Critical Preparedness\, LLC. \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-8/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20230111T155539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T160035Z UID:10000253-1678780800-1678795200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B - 1D DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer 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). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule*\nHoisting 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. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 14\, 2023 July 11\, 2023 November 14\, 2023  \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 21\, 2023 July 18\, 2023 November 14\, 2023  \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$75\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n          NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n$75 perperson\, minimum $675 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members \n$150 per person\, minimum $1\,350 (i.e. 9 participants) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Safety & Technical Trainer \n Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott LittletonJanuary 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d-3/2023-03-14/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hoisting-1B-1C_-2A-2C-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20221012T151742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T151917Z UID:10000190-1678276800-1678366800@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:New Castle\, NH  \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200. \n  \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-board-of-directors-meeting-3/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:Board of Directors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NEPPA-BOD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20230203T221900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T222245Z UID:10000123-1678176000-1678456800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year IV DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-iv-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20230203T220442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T220917Z UID:10000115-1677571200-1677852000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year III DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-iii-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20230110T131745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T150255Z UID:10000239-1676449800-1676466000@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Manager Roundtable DESCRIPTION:2023 General Manager Roundtable\nFebruary 15\, 2023 (8:00 am – 1:00 pm)  | NEPPA Headquarters\, Littleton\, MA\nNEPPA is pleased to announce we will be offering a In person General Manager Roundtable on Wednesday\, February 15th beginning at 8:30 am. \n\nAgenda \nThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change. \n8:30 am  Coffee and Breakfast Pastries \n9:00 am  Welcome & Introductions \n9:15 am   Topics to be discussed: \nSupply Chain\, Distribution Transformers\, IIJA and IRA grants\, Reliability Outlook in New England during cold snaps\, New Work Force issues (Pay\, recruiting\, etc.) \n10:30 am Break \n10:45 am Roundtable Discussion  \n12:00 pm Lunch \n1:00 am Adjourn \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration fees include coffee\, baked goods and lunch. \nNEPPA Member:  $50Non- Members:  75 \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nQuestions? \nPlease contact communications@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2207. URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-manager-roundtable/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GM-RTB-banner-1-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20221012T150909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T132423Z UID:10000188-1676383200-1676388600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Topic:  Human Resource – HR 101\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Starkweather & Shepley \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-7/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20221130T172022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T163734Z UID:10000200-1676361600-1676390400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2023 NESC Changes & Updates DESCRIPTION:Join NEPPA for a full day\, In-Person training sessions\, 2023 National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Overview: Significant Updates and Changes in 2023. The NESC Overview: Significant Updates and Changes will be a one-day program being held Tuesday\, February 14\, 2023\, at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nThe 2023 edition of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) was published in Aug. 2022 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and goes into effect on Feb. 1. The NESC is the national standard for safety in the design\, construction\, operation\, and maintenance of electric and communication systems. \nGet up-to-speed on the important variations that are effective in the 2023 edition. Participate in discussions and Q&A around rule interpretations\, compliance issues\, and learn about sources for help. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThe 2023 NESC Overview: Significant Updates and Changes Program is designed for anyone who are responsible for decisions concerning transmission and distribution systems including: \n• General Managers• General Foremen• Assistant General Managers• Electric Utility Engineers• Safety Professionals• Technicians and all field personnel \nThe 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Topics:\nUpon completion of this one-day course\, participants will be able to successfully have the knowledge to all updates and changes: \n• High-level overview of the NESC and rule history• Significant revisions contained in the 2023 NESC (Sections 1-3 and 9; Parts 1-4)• Section 1: Introduction to NESC• Section 2: Definitions• Section 3: References• Section 9: Grounding Methods• Part 1: Electric Supply Stations• Part 2: Overhead and Communication Lines• Part 3: Underground Lines• Part 4: Rules for the Operation of Electric Lines• Rule interpretations\, compliance issues\, and sources of help  \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring\nParticipants are required to have a copy of the 2023 National Electric Safety Code® (ANSI C2-2023) accessible to reference during the course. Electronic and hard copies can be purchased from IEEE (www.ieee.org; 800/701-4333). \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for Full Agenda and printable brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration  \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch for the day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $295Non-Members: $395 \n  \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructors\nNEPPA has partnered with TFB Engineering\, LLC to deliver the exceptional content covered in the course. \nBrent McKinney\,  Principal ConsultantMr. Brent McKinney is an industry leader\, working in technical and executive leadership positions in the electric utility industry for 35 years. Over the past 20 years\, he has worked extensively with the NESC and is currently secretary of NESC Subcommittee 8 (Work Rules). He helped write the latest standard and the NESC Handbook. He also collaborates with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on many issues. He is currently chair of the arc flash committee for the NESC and has helped write every arc flash rule adopted by the NESC and the OSHA. \nHe began his career as an engineer at an electric cooperative then moved into public power\, where he spent nearly 30 years working for City Utilities of Springfield\, Missouri (retiring as the director of electric transmission and distribution). He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and master’s degrees in electrical engineering and engineering management. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2023-nesc-changes-updates/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinars/Virtual Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-NESC-Updates-banner-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20230203T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T220240Z UID:10000105-1675756800-1676037600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year II DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-ii-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20230203T222536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T222558Z UID:10000096-1675152000-1675432800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year I DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-5/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20221215T143551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T170205Z UID:10000212-1674721800-1674738000@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable DESCRIPTION:2023 General Foreman RoundtableJanuary 26\, 2023 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | Braintree Electric Light Dept\n\nNEPPA will be having a General Foreman’s Roundtable\, Thursday\, January 26\, 2023 hosted by Braintree Electric Light Department.   \n  \n\n\nAgendaThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.\n8:30 am               Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am               Welcome & Scope of GF RT Meeting – John McDonagh\, NEPPA Staff \n9:15 am               Introductions – Facilitator:  Ralph Bellavance\, Mansfield Municipal Electric Department \n9:45 am               Presentation: 1 – Possible Near Miss or Accident \n10:15 am             Break \n10:30 am             Presentation 2: Review of the Watson Power Plant                   \n11:00 am             Open Discussion – Facilitator: Ralph Bellavance \n12:00 pm             Lunch and Next Meeting Discussion (Currently scheduled May 8\, 2023 Plymouth\, NH @ NH Electric Coop) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n1:00 pm               Adjourn                                                                            \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationMembers:  $50.00Non-Members:  $75.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-foreman-roundtable/ LOCATION:Braintree Electric Light Department\, 150 Potter Road\, Braintree\, 02184\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023-GF-RDT-banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20221207T205325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T205325Z UID:10000204-1674635400-1674640800@neppa.org SUMMARY:@ Your-Site Virtual Training - Rigging\, Ropes & Safety DESCRIPTION:Rigging\, Ropes & Safety \n \n \n \n \n \n January 25\, 2023 | Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 am)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAt NEPPA\, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.  \nAs part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue offering live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. \n @Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length \n All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nYour-Site Virtual(90-minute training (8:30 am – 10:00 am)Dates are subject to change \nRegistration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual TrainingParticipant may register for either an individual sessions: \nNEPPA Member:  $55 per personNon-Member:  $110 per person \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n To register up to 5 participants\, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of more than 5\, please email training@neppa.org. \nOnce NEPPA receives and processes your registration\, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-training-rigging-ropes-safety/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/@Your-Site-Virtual-Banner-Less-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20221207T203055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T204033Z UID:10000203-1674549000-1674554400@neppa.org SUMMARY:@ Your-Site Virtual Training - Substation Components DESCRIPTION:Substation Components\n \n \n \n \n \n January 24\, 2023 | Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 am)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAt NEPPA\, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.  \nAs part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue offering live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. \n @Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length \n All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nYour-Site Virtual(90-minute training (8:30 am – 10:00 am)Dates are subject to change \nRegistration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual TrainingParticipant may register for either an individual sessions: \nNEPPA Member:  $55 per personNon-Member:  $110 per person \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n To register up to 5 participants\, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of more than 5\, please email training@neppa.org. \nOnce NEPPA receives and processes your registration\, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-training-substation-components/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/@Your-Site-Virtual-Banner-Less-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20221012T150729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T153956Z UID:10000187-1673359200-1673364600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - The Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on evaluating energy storage DESCRIPTION:The Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on evaluating energy storage  \n \n \n \n \n \n Leveraging case studies\, Enovation will show the impact of IRA on storage capital costs and accessibility as well as how IRA rules specifically help public power\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Terry Bickham\, Head of Product Management\, Enovation Analytics\n                       Martin Goldenblatt\, Enovation Analytics\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-6/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20221012T150453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T202303Z UID:10000186-1670940000-1670945400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Uncovering Common OSHA Violations at your Utility DESCRIPTION:Uncovering Common OSHA Violations at your Utility \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Lee Marchessault\, President\, Workplace Safety Solutions\, Inc.\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-5/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20220829T161806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T163855Z UID:10000177-1670918400-1671199200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2022 Substation II Program - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.   \nSubstation 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. \nIn 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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nNEW DATES: \nSession I: Ocotber 4 – 7\, 2022Session II: October 18 – 21\, 2022Session III: November 15 – 18\, 2022Session IV: December 13 – 16\, 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,625 \nNon-Members: $3\,900 \n \n REGISTER - CLOSED\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-substation-ii-program/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-Substation-II-banner-new-dates.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20211022T164712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T172546Z UID:10000046-1670313600-1670594400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has adopted the four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-2/2022-12-06/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-App-LW-Event-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20220228T174021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T180018Z UID:10000171-1670313600-1670328000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A - 2C DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer 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). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule*\nHoisting 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. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 8\, 2022\nJune 8\, 2022\nSeptember 7\, 2022\nNovember 29\, 2022 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 15\, 2022\nJune 9\, 2022\nSeptember 8\, 2022\nDecember 6\, 2022 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration FeesRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$70\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$140\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \nNEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate)$70 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members$140 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (i.e. 9 participants) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Safety & Technical Trainer \n Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\n \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\nJanuary 1 – March 31\, 2022 – $99/night + tax\nApril 1 – October 31\, 2022 – $119/night + tax\nNovember 1 – December 31\, 2022 – $99/night + tax\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\n \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\n \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-2a-2c/2022-12-06/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hoisting-1B-1C_-2A-2C-General-banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20221018T165623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T191338Z UID:10000191-1669885200-1669899600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2022 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday\, December 1\, 2022 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Andover\, 123 Old River Road\, Andover\, MA 01810. \nReview 2022\, learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2023\, build relationships with your professional colleagues and industry partners and meet with old and new friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Agenda details are still being finalized and are therefore subject to change. \n8:00 am     Registration\, Continental Breakfast9:00 am     Members Welcome & President’s Address\, Mr. Nicholas Lawler\, LELWD9:15 am     Keynote:  Leadership…The Power of Integrity\, Colonel Arthur J. Athens\, USMCR (Ret.) \nIntegrity is essential for living lives of purpose and impact and building teams founded on trust and commitment.  This presentation answers four key questions:  (1) What do we mean by integrity? (2) What does integrity look like in action? (3) How does a leader maintain his or her integrity\, particularly in challenging circumstances? and (4) How does a leader create an organizational climate of integrity?  \n10:15 am   Networking/ Break 10:30 am   Executive Committee’s Report\, Mr. Michael Hyland\, NEPPA Executive Director10:45 am   Financial Reports\, Ms. Elizabeth Dailey\, Director of Administration & Finance\, NEPPA11:00 am   Legislative Update\, Meguire Whitney\, LLC\, Ms. Joy Grewatz\, Principal11:30 am   Intro of Affiliate Members – Corporate & Associate MembersAt this\, time we ask Affiliate Members who wish to introduce themselves to line up by the podium. For the sake of time\, please limit your introductions to approximately one (1) minute. \n12:00 pm Luncheon1:00 pm Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for more information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate and Affiliate Members:\nIf you are interested in having a complimentary dispaly table please email  registar@neppa.org to reserve your table today. Table are subject to availablity at time of request.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-annual-membership-meeting-2/ LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Andover\, 123 Old River Road\, Andover\, 01810\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-AMMeeting-banner-16.9-ii.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20211022T164528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T172533Z UID:10000039-1669708800-1669989600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has adopted the four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-2/2022-11-29/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-App-LW-Event-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221925 CREATED:20220228T162417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T174617Z UID:10000167-1669708800-1669723200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B - 1D DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer 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). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule*\nHoisting 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. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 8\, 2022June 8\, 2022September 7\, 2022November 29\, 2022 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 15\, 2022June 9\, 2022September 8\, 2022December 6\, 2022 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration FeesRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$70\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$140\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n          NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n$70 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members \n$140 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (i.e. 9 participants) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Safety & Technical Trainer \n Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe 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 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d-2/2022-11-29/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hoisting-1B-1C_-2A-2C-General-banner-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR