@Your-Site Virtual: Advanced Transformers
2021-09-08 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
January 27, 2021 | Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

At NEPPA, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.
As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.
Participants may register for either an individual session, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 Series (16 Total Sessions):

@Your-Site Virtual
Per Session
Spring Series (8 Sessions)
Fall Series (8 Sessions)
2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)

NEPPA Members
$45 per person
$340 per person
$340 per person
$660 per person

Non-Members
$90 per person
$690 per person
$690 per person
$1,380 per person

@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length
All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year?
A: For now, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021. The per person registration fees are:
NEPPA Members: $45 per person, per class, $340 for each series (8 classes), or $660 for the full series (16 classes)
Non-Members: $90 per person, per class, $690 for each series (8 classes), or $1,380 for the full series (16 classes)

Q: How long is each class?

A: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute, live Q&A.
Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded?
A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.
Q: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?
A: In order to receive a certificate of completion, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course.
Q: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?
A: At the completion of the course, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title.
Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded?
A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program.
Q: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training, or do participants login at their own convenience?
A: Since these are live, instructor-led sessions, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date.
Q: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available?
A: Yes, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics:
1 – Switching & Tagging
2 – Personal Protective Grounding
3 – Trouble Investigation
4 – Transformer Review & Connections
5 – Work Zone Safety
6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving
Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.

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

Instructors

Steve Socoby
Safety & Technical Trainer, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)
Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews, maintenance, new construction, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance.
In his role of Director of Training, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision, electronic controls and power-line operation programs.
Recognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono.

Linda Calderiso
Trainer, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches.
As NEPPA’s primary First Aid, CPR and AED instructor, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment.

Peter Crowley
Safety & Technical Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction), Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. Before joining NEPPA, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman.
Pete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License.
Pete currently lives in Winooski, VT and has been married to his wife, Mary Ann, for the past 30 years. They have two children together, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles.
Pete goes on to say, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching, which I love to do!”

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

Lou Gabriele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160,000 people in 163 towns, villages and cities in Vermont.

Scott Larsen
Technical & Safety Trainer
Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry. Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020.
His significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team.
Well known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo. In addition, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton, MA where he resides.

Dennis Regele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor
Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast.
Dennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College, is married and has 3 sons.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer.
Dennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years.
In addition to training for NEPPA, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program.

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

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Technical & Safety Trainer
Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician, instructor, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer.
He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI.
Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.

Hoisting 2A-2C Training
2021-09-08 08:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-16 08:00 - 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for:
> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks
> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines, i.e. excavators and backhoes
Per mandated requirement, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license).
ONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class.
Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification, or if the license has been expired for more than a year, the certificate will not be issued. In this case, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test.

Class Schedule*
Hoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest.
Hoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 9, 2021
June 15, 2021
September 7, 2021
December 7, 2021
2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 10, 2021
June 16, 2021
September 8, 2021
December 8, 2021
* To request a 2D Hoisting Class, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200.

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

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

Members:
$68

Non-Members:
$138

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

$68 perperson, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)

Non-Members

$138 per person, minimum $1,200 (i.e. 9 participants)

Register Now

Instructors

Peter Crowley
Safety & Technical Trainer, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction), Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England.
Before joining NEPPA, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman.
Pete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License.
Pete currently lives in Winooski, VT and has been married to his wife, Mary Ann, for the past 30 years. They have two children together, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles.
Pete goes on to say, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching, which I love to do!”

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

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax
102 Constitution Avenue
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Click here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID, please call the hotel directly.
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax
242 Adams Place
Boxboro, MA 01719
(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)
219 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-8200
Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA.
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax
27 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-3030
Click here to make your reservation online.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax
59 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-0600
Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

Hoisting 1B-1D Training
2021-09-07 08:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-15 08:00 - 14:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for:
> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks
> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines, i.e. excavators and backhoes
Per mandated requirement, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license).
ONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class.
Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification, or if the license has been expired for more than a year, the certificate will not be issued. In this case, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test.

Class Schedule*
Hoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest.
Hoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 9, 2021
June 15, 2021
September 7, 2021
December 7, 2021
2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon)
March 10, 2021
June 16, 2021
September 8, 2021
December 8, 2021
* To request a 2D Hoisting Class, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200.

Location NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate Road Littleton, MA 01460

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

Members:
$68

Non-Members:
$138

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

$68 perperson, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)Non-Members

$138 per person, minimum $1,200 (i.e. 9 participants)

Register Now

Instructors

Peter Crowley
Safety & Technical Trainer, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction), Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England.
Before joining NEPPA, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman.
Pete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License.
Pete currently lives in Winooski, VT and has been married to his wife, Mary Ann, for the past 30 years. They have two children together, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles.
Pete goes on to say, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching, which I love to do!”

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

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution Avenue Littleton, MA 01460 (978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power Click here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID, please call the hotel directly.
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax 242 Adams Place Boxboro, MA 01719 (978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast) 219 Littleton Road Westford, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA.
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway Devens, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway Devens, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600 Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

2021 Annual Conference
2021-08-22 14:00 - 2021-08-26 10:30 | Westin Portland Harborview, 157 High Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
NEPPA’s 2021 Annual Conference will be held August 22 – 25 at the Westin Portland Harborview (157 High Street, Portland, Maine 04101). Join your professional colleagues for 3 days of educational sessions, roundtables, networking, sponsor exhibits, and more!
Click here for details

Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
2021-08-10 08:00 - 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
As with most in-person training, we ask that participants remain flexible as we approach the coming year. Although every effort will be made to hold classes in-person at NEPPA’s Training Center in Littleton, MA, we will likely have a combination of in-person, hybrid and virtual sessions.

NEPPA is pleased to continue offering a 1-day basic and technical prerequisite course for anyone looking to attend technical programs or to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory, concepts and mathematic principles.
NEPPA’s Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course is scheduled to be held August 10, 2021 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460) as part of the first day of two other technical programs.
Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations is designed to be an introduction to the electrical concepts and mathematic principles needed to understand electricity and electrical equipment. This course is a foundational level course that is a basis for additional course work in specific disciplines such as substation, overhead lines and metering.

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

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

Learning Objectives

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

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

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

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

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

Members:
$245

Non-Members:
$415

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Cancellations Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, July 27, 2021 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class), respectively. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

Instructor

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Technical & Safety Trainer
Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician, instructor, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer.
He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI.
Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution Avenue, Littleton, MA 01460 (978) 540-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power Click here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $120/night + tax 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA.
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway, Devens, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway, Devens, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600 Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

What's Next? Wood Pole Preservatives Informational Seminar
2021-07-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Each year, Holyoke Gas & Electric Department negotiates a wood poles contract on behalf of NEPPA members and would like to get a consensus from members to standardize wood pole treatments for next year’s bid.
As you probably know, the Pentachlorophenol wood preservative will no longer be available for use in treating wood poles after this year. This virtual session is an opportunity to discuss available treatment options including the pros/cons of each from two major wood pole suppliers, Stella Jones and Koppers.
Following the session, NEPPA will initiate a survey to members to measure consensus for a standard treatment option based on the information provided.

AGENDA
Agenda details are subject to change
9:00 am Introduction
Presentation and Q&Aby Tom Greene, Stella Jones
10:00 am
Presentation and Q&Aby Michelle Griffin, Koppers
10:45 am Members Only: Q&A and Discussion
11:00 am Adjourn

REGISTRATION
Participation in this informational seminar is free, however advance registration is required. Please click below to register directly on Zoom and receive your unique login credentials.

REGISTER NOW

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

2021 Supervisory Skills Program
2021-06-23 - 2021-06-24, 2021-06-16 - 2021-06-17 | Virtually
NEPPA has partnered with Dale Carnegie Training to bring their high caliber supervisory and leadership training in-house for the Supervisory Skills Program.
Dale Carnegie trainers take participants through the Cycle of Performance Change process to create an environment that allows transformation to happen.
In every Dale Carnegie program, participants are constantly reflecting on how utilizing the skill or tool would positively impact themselves and their organization. From the very beginning, participants are encouraged to identify the changes they desire and, more specifically, the behaviors they are seeking to change or improve. They are then asked to imagine the specific results they will achieve because of these new behaviors.
2021 NEPPA Supervisory Skills Program Agenda

Who Should Attend
This program is designed for:
>General Managers >Directors>Supervisors>Team Leaders>Emerging Leaders>Project Managers

Course Overview
The Supervisory Skills Program is designed to equip existing and emerging leaders with the tangible skills to better manage themselves, their teams, and their organization.
This live, instructor-led, virtual program will be presented in four half-day sessions being held June 16 – 17 and June 23 – 24 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm each day. Participants begin the Program gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and how to communicate and lead throughout an organization. The second week of the Program is dedicated to developing actionable skills to better perform and use their skills for better decision-making and improved performance.
Topics include:

Self-Awareness
Communicating with Different Personalities
Leading Across Generations
Building Trust, Credibility & Respect
Time Management
Delegation
Analyzing Problems & Making Decisions
Coaching for Improved Performance

Registration
To register, please visit the Program’s page at neppa.org. Upon completion of the Program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Dale Carnegie as well as from NEPPA.
Registration fees are as follows:NEPPA Members $965Non-Members $1,650

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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, May 25th (or three weeks prior to the start of the class). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

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

Substation I Program - Session 4
2021-06-15 - 2021-06-18 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory.
*NEW* Beginning in 2021, each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Click here to download the detailed agenda

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

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

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

Learning Objectives
>Recognize safety hazards in a substation
>Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations
>Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
>Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.
>Identify and classify equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions including PPE
>Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA, as well as basic switching and tagging.
>Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer
>Recognize applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

Click here to download the detailed agenda

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

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

Members:
$2,625

Non-Members:
$3,900

CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

Register Now

Instructors

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

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician, instructor, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer.
He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI.
Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax
102 Constitution Avenue
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Click here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID, please call the hotel directly.

Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax
242 Adams Place
Boxboro, MA 01719
(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)
219 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-8200
Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA.
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax
27 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-3030
Click here to make your reservation online.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax
59 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-0600
Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

Apprentice Skills Assessment Rodeo
2021-06-09 07:30 - 2021-06-10 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
June 9 – 10, 20201 | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm | NEPPA Trainng Center, Littleton, MA

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.
Apprentice Lineworker Skills Assessment Rodeo AgendaPlease note the dates are subject to change.Day 1 – June 9, 2021
8:00 AM Registration8:30 AM Opening Ceremony Raise flag National Anthem Recognize Veterans Moment of silence for those who gave all
9:00 AM Events begin12:00 PM Lunch2:00 PM Events end for the day

Day 2 – June 10, 2021
8:00 AM Events begin12:30 PM Lunch1:00 PM Awards Ceremony2:00 PM Rodeo closes

Vendors Interested in attending please contact the training Department at training@neppa.org for more details.

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-Up Week
2021-05-24 07:30 - 2021-05-28 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-Up Weeks
In 2021, NEPPA is be establishing the following “Make-Up Weeks” to invite any student who needs to make-up time in the Program and/or conduct competencies for the Program.
May 24 – 28, 2021 (Years I – IV)
November 8 – 10, 2021 (Years I – IV)
Questions? Please contact the Training department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.

Substation I Program - Session 3
2021-05-18 - 2021-05-21 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory.
*NEW* Beginning in 2021, each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Click here to download the detailed agenda

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

Course Dates & Hours
Unless otherwise notes, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session II: April 20 – 23, 2021 Session III: May 18 – 21, 2021 Session IV: June 15 – 18, 2021

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

Learning Objectives
>Recognize safety hazards in a substation
>Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations
>Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
>Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.
>Identify and classify equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions including PPE
>Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA, as well as basic switching and tagging.
>Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer
>Recognize applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

Click here to download the detailed agenda

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

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

Members:
$2,625

Non-Members:
$3,900

CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

Register Now

Instructors

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

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician, instructor, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer.
He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI.
Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax
102 Constitution Avenue
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power
Click here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID, please call the hotel directly.

Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax
242 Adams Place
Boxboro, MA 01719
(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)
219 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-8200
Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA.
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax
27 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-3030
Click here to make your reservation online.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax
59 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-0600
Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

NEPPA Public Utility Management Program [PUMP]
2021-05-11 - 2021-05-13 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Session IV: May 11 – 13, 2021 – New Date | (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)

NEPPA is excited to continue its completely revamped Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) designed to develop and foster personal and professional growth for new, rising or established leaders in the electric utility industry.
In partnership with Collaborative Learning, Inc. the revitalized PUMP is a two-year certificate program offering PDHs (est. 72 contact hours), with two 3-Day, In-Person sessions per year (4 Total In-Person Sessions) held in the Spring and Fall.
In addition to the in-person sessions, four webinars will be held each year on Leadership and Operations & Management topics. Participation in two of the four webinars is included in PUMP registration fees.

Click here for more information

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

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4
2021-05-04 - 2021-05-07, 2021-03-16 - 2021-03-19 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) 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.
*NEW* Beginning in 2021, each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.

Click here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda.

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

@Your-Site Virtual Underground Distribution Review
2021-04-28 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtually
April 28, 2021 | Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

At NEPPA, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.
As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.
Participants may register for either an individual session, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 Series (16 Total Sessions):

@Your-Site Virtual
Per Session
Spring Series (8 Sessions)
Fall Series (8 Sessions)
2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)

NEPPA Members
$45 per person
$340 per person
$340 per person
$660 per person

Non-Members
$90 per person
$690 per person
$690 per person
$1,380 per person

@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length
All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

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

Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year?
A: For now, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021. The per person registration fees are:
NEPPA Members: $45 per person, per class, $340 for each series (8 classes), or $660 for the full series (16 classes)
Non-Members: $90 per person, per class, $690 for each series (8 classes), or $1,380 for the full series (16 classes)

Q: How long is each class?

A: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute, live Q&A.
Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded?
A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.
Q: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?
A: In order to receive a certificate of completion, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course.
Q: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?
A: At the completion of the course, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title.
Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded?
A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program.
Q: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training, or do participants login at their own convenience?
A: Since these are live, instructor-led sessions, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date.
Q: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available?
A: Yes, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics:
1 – Switching & Tagging
2 – Personal Protective Grounding
3 – Trouble Investigation
4 – Transformer Review & Connections
5 – Work Zone Safety
6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving
Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.

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

Instructors

Steve Socoby
Safety & Technical Trainer, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)
Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews, maintenance, new construction, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance.
In his role of Director of Training, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision, electronic controls and power-line operation programs.
Recognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono.

Linda Calderiso
Trainer, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches.
As NEPPA’s primary First Aid, CPR and AED instructor, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment.

Peter Crowley
Safety & Technical Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction), Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. Before joining NEPPA, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman.
Pete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License.
Pete currently lives in Winooski, VT and has been married to his wife, Mary Ann, for the past 30 years. They have two children together, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles.
Pete goes on to say, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching, which I love to do!”

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

Lou Gabriele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160,000 people in 163 towns, villages and cities in Vermont.

Scott Larsen
Technical & Safety Trainer
Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry. Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020.
His significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team.
Well known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo. In addition, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton, MA where he resides.

Dennis Regele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor
Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast.
Dennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College, is married and has 3 sons.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer.
Dennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years.
In addition to training for NEPPA, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program.

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

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Technical & Safety Trainer
Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician, instructor, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer.
He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI.
Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.

@Your-Site Virtual Work Zone Safety
2021-04-27 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtually
April 27, 2021 | Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

At NEPPA, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.
As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.
Participants may register for either an individual session, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 Series (16 Total Sessions):

@Your-Site Virtual
Per Session
Spring Series (8 Sessions)
Fall Series (8 Sessions)
2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)

NEPPA Members
$45 per person
$340 per person
$340 per person
$660 per person

Non-Members
$90 per person
$690 per person
$690 per person
$1,380 per person

@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length
All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

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

Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year?
A: For now, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021. The per person registration fees are:
NEPPA Members: $45 per person, per class, $340 for each series (8 classes), or $660 for the full series (16 classes)
Non-Members: $90 per person, per class, $690 for each series (8 classes), or $1,380 for the full series (16 classes)

Q: How long is each class?

A: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute, live Q&A.
Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded?
A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.
Q: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?
A: In order to receive a certificate of completion, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course.
Q: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?
A: At the completion of the course, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title.
Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded?
A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program.
Q: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training, or do participants login at their own convenience?
A: Since these are live, instructor-led sessions, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date.
Q: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available?
A: Yes, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics:
1 – Switching & Tagging
2 – Personal Protective Grounding
3 – Trouble Investigation
4 – Transformer Review & Connections
5 – Work Zone Safety
6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving
Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.

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

Instructors

Steve Socoby
Safety & Technical Trainer, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)
Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews, maintenance, new construction, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance.
In his role of Director of Training, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision, electronic controls and power-line operation programs.
Recognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono.

Linda Calderiso
Trainer, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches.
As NEPPA’s primary First Aid, CPR and AED instructor, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment.

Peter Crowley
Safety & Technical Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction), Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. Before joining NEPPA, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman.
Pete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License.
Pete currently lives in Winooski, VT and has been married to his wife, Mary Ann, for the past 30 years. They have two children together, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles.
Pete goes on to say, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching, which I love to do!”

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

Lou Gabriele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160,000 people in 163 towns, villages and cities in Vermont.

Scott Larsen
Technical & Safety Trainer
Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry. Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020.
His significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team.
Well known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo. In addition, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton, MA where he resides.

Dennis Regele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor
Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast.
Dennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College, is married and has 3 sons.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer.
Dennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years.
In addition to training for NEPPA, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program.

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

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Technical & Safety Trainer
Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician, instructor, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer.
He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI.
Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3
2021-04-27 - 2021-04-30 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Metering I Program
2021-04-21 08:00 - 2021-04-22 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
In direct response to members’ feedback, NEPPA announced a completely revitalized Metering Program in 2020. As the Program continues to evolve, we encourage members and students to provide their honest feedback on the program.
NEPPA’s Metering I Program will be held April 21 – 22, 2021 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).
NEPPA’s Metering I Program is designed to be an introduction to the fundamentals of meter equipment and safety. The Program will introduce how meters are used as an integral part of the distribution system and why their accurate and efficient readings are critical to a utility’s success.
Click here to download the detailed agenda.

Who Should Attend
Metering I is designed for:
New or Transitioning Meter Technicians
Lineworkers
Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments
Location
NEPPA Training Center
200 New Estate Road
Littleton, MA 01460

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate a foundational/introductory knowledge of meter use, demand and digital vs. analog meters.
Practice hands-on safe installation and removal of a meter
Calculate and demonstrate the safe measurement of electricity
Recognize meter theft, revenue protection controls, and how to safely install service and conduct inspections.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of net metering, demand metering and reverse metering.
Accurately identify faulty equipment and troubleshoot solutions

Prerequisites
Students are expected to participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course, or have a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts, theory and mathematics.
Registration
Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions, please note them on your registration.

Members:
$875

Non-Members:
$1,300

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Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:

Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax
102 Constitution Avenue, Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power
Click here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID, please call the hotel directly.

The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $120/night + tax
219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-8200
Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA.

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

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

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

2021 Substation I Program - Session 2
2021-04-20 - 2021-04-23 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2
2021-04-13 - 2021-04-16 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1
2021-04-06 - 2021-04-09 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
(8:00 am – 2:00 pm)
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.
*NEW* Beginning in 2021, each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.

Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training
2021-03-31 - 2021-04-02 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
Based on member demand, NEPPA is pleased to be offering a brand-new Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training course being held March 31 – April 2, 2021 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).
Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training is designed for new hires in the electric and telecommunications industries. Participants may elect to attend one-, two-, or all three-days of the program.
Topics covered in this program meet the introductory standards required to enter these industries. Over the course of their employment, participants will require further training for each work duty and responsibility.
NOTE: In addition to the topics covered in this program, each employer is responsible for the site-specific training of any new hire or employee. See Employer Responsibilities below.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

Who Should Attend
Basic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for:
>Any New Hire in Electric or Telecommunications Industries>New Lineworkers>New or Existing Telecommunications Technicians>New Substation or Meter Technicians>New Operations Personnel>New Office Personnel (Days 1 & 3)

Testing & Demonstrations
Final Exam (25 Questions)
All participants are required to demonstrate and perform a pole top, bucket and enclosed/confined space rescue. NOTE: Only individuals qualified to climb will perform a pole top rescue.

Employer Responsibilities
While this program provides awareness and general safety training required for and to begin employment, the employer is still responsible for providing tool, equipment, and site-specific training for each employee.
Employer-specific training includes but is not limited to:
>Site-specific Safety Data Sheets>Written emergency action plans>Tool-specific training>Use of job-specific PPE including harnesses>Utility-specific bucket trucks and/or rescue equipment, etc.
NOTE: Only qualified employees may work on or with exposed energized lines or parts of equipment.

Location
This 2.5 day, in-person training will be held at:
NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate Road Littleton, MA 01460

Agenda
Agenda details are subject to change.
Day 1 – March 31, 2021
8:00 am Welcome & Introductions8:30 am Module 1: Hazardous Communications9:30 am Break9:45 am Module 2: Emergency Action & Evacuations Plans, Incl. Fire Extinguisher10:45 am Break11:00 am Module 3: Tools & Equipment11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 3: Tools & Equipment (cont.)12:30 pm Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment1:30 pm Module 5: Fall Protection2:30 pm Adjourn
Day 2 – April 1, 2021
8:00 am Module 6: Electrical Hazard Awareness9:00 am Break9:15 am Module 6: Electrical Hazard Awareness (cont.)10:15 am Break10:30 am Module 7: Work Zone Protection11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 8: Pole Top & Bucket Rescue1:00 pm Module 9: Enclosed/Confined Space Rescue2:30 pm Adjourn
Day 3 – April 2, 2021
8:00 am Module 10: First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning Model **11:30 am Adjourn
** Participants are required to complete a portion of their First Aid/CPR/AED training online in advance of the hands-on session.

Course Prerequisites
There is no prerequisite for Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training however only individuals qualified to climb will perform a pole top rescue.
This is a basic, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs.

Registration Fees
Registration fees include lunch on Days 1 & 2. If you have any dietary or other restrictions, please note them on your registration.

Members
Non-Members

1-Day Program:
$245
$415

2-Day Program:
$475
$825

2.5-Day Program:
$525
$1,025

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Cancellations Cancellations are accepted until Wednesday, March 17, 2021 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

Instructors

Steve Socoby
Safety & Technical Trainer, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction), Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Steve has 36 years of hands-on experience in all facets of operations of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews, maintenance, new construction, reliability and associated plant & substation responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance.
In his role of Director of Technical Training, he oversees NEPPA’s lineworker program and teaches utility management and supervision, electronic controls and power-line operation programs.
Recognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono.

Dennis Regele
Safety & Technical Trainer, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (General Industry)
Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. Dennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College, is married and has 3 sons.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. Dennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years.
In addition to training for NEPPA, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program.

Scott Larsen
Safety & Technical Trainer
Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry. Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020.
His significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team.
Well known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo. In addition, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton, MA where he resides.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution Avenue Littleton, MA 01460 (978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public PowerClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID, please call the hotel directly.
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams Place Boxboro, MA 01719 (978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast) 219 Littleton Road Westford, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA.
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway Devens, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030Click here to make your reservation online.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway Devens, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
2021-03-30 08:00 - 15:00 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
As with most in-person training, we ask that participants remain flexible as we approach the coming year. Although every effort will be made to hold classes in-person at NEPPA’s Training Center in Littleton, MA, we will likely have a combination of in-person, hybrid and virtual sessions.

NEPPA is pleased to continue offering a 1-day basic and technical prerequisite course for anyone looking to attend technical programs or to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory, concepts and mathematic principles.
NEPPA’s Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course is scheduled to be held March 30, 2021 and August 10, 2021 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460) as part of the first day of two other technical programs.
Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations is designed to be an introduction to the electrical concepts and mathematic principles needed to understand electricity and electrical equipment. This course is a foundational level course that is a basis for additional course work in specific disciplines such as substation, overhead lines and metering.

Who Should Attend
Basic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for:

All field operations personnel including:

Meter 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

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

Learning Objectives

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

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

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

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

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

Members:
$245

Non-Members:
$415

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Cancellations Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 16, 2021 or Tuesday, July 27, 2021 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class), respectively. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

Instructor

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Technical & Safety Trainer
Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician, instructor, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer.
He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI.
Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution Avenue, Littleton, MA 01460 (978) 540-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power Click here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $120/night + tax 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA.
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway, Devens, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway, Devens, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600 Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

2021 Substation I Program - Session 1
2021-03-30 - 2021-04-02 | NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Rd, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States
NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory.
*NEW* Beginning in 2021, each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.

Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Click here to download the detailed agenda

Who should Attend
This program is designed for the following:

Lineworkers or operations employees
Substation Technicians
Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments
Engineers
Construction Supervisors
Project Managers

Course Dates & Hours
Unless otherwise notes, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day.
Each Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday.
Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided, as needed.
Session I: March 30 – April 2, 2021 *
* Day 1, March 30th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Session II: April 20 – 23, 2021
Session III: May 18 – 21, 2021
Session IV: June 15 – 18, 2021

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

Learning Objectives

Recognize safety hazards in a substation
Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations
Practice safely entering, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.
Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.
Identify and classify equipment found in a substation, including applicable safety precautions including PPE
Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA, as well as basic switching and tagging.
Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer
Recognize applicable standards, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

Click here to download the detailed agenda

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

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

Members:
$2,625

Non-Members:
$3,900

Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.

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Instructors

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

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician, instructor, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer.
He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI.
Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.

Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution AvenueLittleton, MA 01460 (978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public PowerClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID, please call the hotel directly.
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax 242 Adams PlaceBoxboro, MA 01719(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast) 219 Littleton Road Westford, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA.
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway Devens, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030Click here to make your reservation online.
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway Devens, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.

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

@Your-Site Virtual Substation Components & Safety
2021-03-25 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtually
March 25, 2021 | Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

At NEPPA, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.
As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.
Participants may register for either an individual session, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 Series (16 Total Sessions):

@Your-Site Virtual
Per Session
Spring Series (8 Sessions)
Fall Series (8 Sessions)
2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)

NEPPA Members
$45 per person
$340 per person
$340 per person
$660 per person

Non-Members
$90 per person
$690 per person
$690 per person
$1,380 per person

@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length
All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

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

Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year?
A: For now, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021. The per person registration fees are:
NEPPA Members: $45 per person, per class, $340 for each series (8 classes), or $660 for the full series (16 classes)
Non-Members: $90 per person, per class, $690 for each series (8 classes), or $1,380 for the full series (16 classes)

Q: How long is each class?

A: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute, live Q&A.
Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded?
A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.
Q: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?
A: In order to receive a certificate of completion, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course.
Q: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?
A: At the completion of the course, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title.
Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded?
A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program.
Q: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training, or do participants login at their own convenience?
A: Since these are live, instructor-led sessions, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date.
Q: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available?
A: Yes, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics:
1 – Switching & Tagging
2 – Personal Protective Grounding
3 – Trouble Investigation
4 – Transformer Review & Connections
5 – Work Zone Safety
6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving
Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.

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

Instructors

Steve Socoby
Safety & Technical Trainer, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)
Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews, maintenance, new construction, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance.
In his role of Director of Training, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision, electronic controls and power-line operation programs.
Recognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono.

Linda Calderiso
Trainer, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches.
As NEPPA’s primary First Aid, CPR and AED instructor, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment.

Peter Crowley
Safety & Technical Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction), Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. Before joining NEPPA, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman.
Pete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License.
Pete currently lives in Winooski, VT and has been married to his wife, Mary Ann, for the past 30 years. They have two children together, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles.
Pete goes on to say, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching, which I love to do!”

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

Lou Gabriele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160,000 people in 163 towns, villages and cities in Vermont.

Scott Larsen
Technical & Safety Trainer
Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry. Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020.
His significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team.
Well known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo. In addition, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton, MA where he resides.

Dennis Regele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor
Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast.
Dennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College, is married and has 3 sons.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer.
Dennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years.
In addition to training for NEPPA, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program.

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

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Technical & Safety Trainer
Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician, instructor, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer.
He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI.
Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.

@Your-Site Virtual Meter Safety
2021-03-24 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtually
March 24, 2021 | Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

At NEPPA, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.
As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.
Participants may register for either an individual session, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 Series (16 Total Sessions):

@Your-Site Virtual
Per Session
Spring Series (8 Sessions)
Fall Series (8 Sessions)
2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)

NEPPA Members
$45 per person
$340 per person
$340 per person
$660 per person

Non-Members
$90 per person
$690 per person
$690 per person
$1,380 per person

@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length
All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

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

Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year?
A: For now, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021. The per person registration fees are:
NEPPA Members: $45 per person, per class, $340 for each series (8 classes), or $660 for the full series (16 classes)
Non-Members: $90 per person, per class, $690 for each series (8 classes), or $1,380 for the full series (16 classes)

Q: How long is each class?

A: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute, live Q&A.
Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded?
A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.
Q: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?
A: In order to receive a certificate of completion, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course.
Q: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?
A: At the completion of the course, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title.
Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded?
A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program.
Q: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training, or do participants login at their own convenience?
A: Since these are live, instructor-led sessions, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date.
Q: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available?
A: Yes, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics:
1 – Switching & Tagging
2 – Personal Protective Grounding
3 – Trouble Investigation
4 – Transformer Review & Connections
5 – Work Zone Safety
6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving
Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.

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

Instructors

Steve Socoby
Safety & Technical Trainer, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)
Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews, maintenance, new construction, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance.
In his role of Director of Training, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision, electronic controls and power-line operation programs.
Recognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono.

Linda Calderiso
Trainer, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches.
As NEPPA’s primary First Aid, CPR and AED instructor, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment.

Peter Crowley
Safety & Technical Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction), Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. Before joining NEPPA, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman.
Pete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License.
Pete currently lives in Winooski, VT and has been married to his wife, Mary Ann, for the past 30 years. They have two children together, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles.
Pete goes on to say, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching, which I love to do!”

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

Lou Gabriele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160,000 people in 163 towns, villages and cities in Vermont.

Scott Larsen
Technical & Safety Trainer
Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry. Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020.
His significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team.
Well known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo. In addition, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton, MA where he resides.

Dennis Regele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor
Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast.
Dennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College, is married and has 3 sons.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer.
Dennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years.
In addition to training for NEPPA, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program.

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

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Technical & Safety Trainer
Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician, instructor, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer.
He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI.
Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.

@Your-Site Virtual Rigging, Ropes & Safety
2021-03-23 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtually
March 23, 2021 | Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

At NEPPA, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.
As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions.
Participants may register for either an individual session, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 Series (16 Total Sessions):

@Your-Site Virtual
Per Session
Spring Series (8 Sessions)
Fall Series (8 Sessions)
2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)

NEPPA Members
$45 per person
$340 per person
$340 per person
$660 per person

Non-Members
$90 per person
$690 per person
$690 per person
$1,380 per person

@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length
All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.

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

Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year?
A: For now, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021. The per person registration fees are:
NEPPA Members: $45 per person, per class, $340 for each series (8 classes), or $660 for the full series (16 classes)
Non-Members: $90 per person, per class, $690 for each series (8 classes), or $1,380 for the full series (16 classes)

Q: How long is each class?

A: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute, live Q&A.
Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded?
A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast.
Q: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?
A: In order to receive a certificate of completion, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course.
Q: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?
A: At the completion of the course, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title.
Q: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded?
A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program.
Q: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training, or do participants login at their own convenience?
A: Since these are live, instructor-led sessions, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date.
Q: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available?
A: Yes, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics:
1 – Switching & Tagging
2 – Personal Protective Grounding
3 – Trouble Investigation
4 – Transformer Review & Connections
5 – Work Zone Safety
6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving
Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.

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

Instructors

Steve Socoby
Safety & Technical Trainer, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)
Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews, maintenance, new construction, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance.
In his role of Director of Training, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision, electronic controls and power-line operation programs.
Recognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono.

Linda Calderiso
Trainer, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches.
As NEPPA’s primary First Aid, CPR and AED instructor, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment.

Peter Crowley
Safety & Technical Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction), Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. Before joining NEPPA, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman.
Pete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License.
Pete currently lives in Winooski, VT and has been married to his wife, Mary Ann, for the past 30 years. They have two children together, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles.
Pete goes on to say, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching, which I love to do!”

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

Lou Gabriele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid, CPR, AED
Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160,000 people in 163 towns, villages and cities in Vermont.

Scott Larsen
Technical & Safety Trainer
Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry. Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020.
His significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team.
Well known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo. In addition, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton, MA where he resides.

Dennis Regele
Technical & Safety Trainer, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor
Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast.
Dennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College, is married and has 3 sons.
Prior to joining NEPPA, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer.
Dennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years.
In addition to training for NEPPA, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program.

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

Thomas (Tom) Succi
Technical & Safety Trainer
Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician, instructor, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer.
He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI.
Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.
