BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040618 CREATED:20231115T203356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T165528Z UID:10000329-1710252000-1710255600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Climate Resilience Planning for Utilities DESCRIPTION:Climate Resilience Planning for Utilities\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Ashton Raffety\, & Charles Doktycz\, Argonne National Laboratory  \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-19/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040618 CREATED:20231106T163922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T172904Z UID:10000314-1710230400-1710511200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-APP-LW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308 DTSTAMP:20260420T040618 CREATED:20241217T160702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T161033Z UID:10000432-1709683200-1709855999@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Newport\, RI   \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200. \n  \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-board-of-directors-meeting-5/ CATEGORIES:Board of Directors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NEPPA-BOD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040618 CREATED:20240112T224036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T135016Z UID:10000339-1709625600-1709726400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B - 1D - 2A-2C DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer mandated requirement\, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule*\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 5\, 2024July 23\, 2024October 15\, 2024    \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 6\, 2024 July 23\, 2024 October 16\, 2024  \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$80\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$160\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site\, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form. \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n          NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n$80 per person\, minimum $675 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members \n$160 per person\, minimum $1\,350 (i.e. 9 participants) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now for Hoisting 1B - 1D\n \n Register Now for Hoisting 2A - 2C\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d-5/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hoisting-1B-1C_-2A-2C-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040618 CREATED:20240102T211342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T204707Z UID:10000333-1709107200-1709215200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Crew Leadership Program - NH DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer our revitalized Crew Leadership Program in two locations this year.   \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Dates & Hours\n \n \n \n \n \n February 28 – 29\, 2024 – Plymouth\, NHOctober 16 – 17\, 2024 – Littleton\, MA(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) \nCrew Leadership is offer every other year\, and will be offered again in 2026. \nCrew Leadership Program is designed to build upon existing leadership skills to work more effectively and efficiently in the field\, while meeting standards and regulatory requirements. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Crew Leadership Program includes a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nClick here to download the 2024 detailed agenda. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nCurrent or aspiring crew leaders\nLineworkers or operations employees\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Locations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28 – 29\, 2024 \nThe Common Man Inn 231 Main StreetPlymouth\, NH 03264 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 16 – 17\, 2024\nNEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \nUpon completion of this two-day program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\nDevelop an understanding of different leadership styles and their applications in a crew setting.\nPractice tactics and strategies to transition from an employee to a leader.\nCultivate practical communication skills to convey instructions\, provide feedback\, and resolve conflicts within the crew.\nEnhance problem-solving abilities to address challenges and obstacles that arise during crew activities.\nAcquire knowledge of team dynamics and how to foster a positive and productive work environment within the crew.\nLearn techniques for motivating and inspiring crew members to achieve common goals and objectives.\nGain proficiency in decision-making processes relevant to crew operations\, considering safety\, efficiency\, and resource management factors.\nDevelop organizational skills to plan and coordinate crew tasks\, schedules\, and resources effectively.\nUnderstand the importance of accountability and responsibility as a leader within the crew\, including the ability to take ownership of mistakes and learn from them.\nExplore strategies for building trust and rapport among crew members to enhance collaboration and cohesion.\nEvaluate personal leadership strengths and areas for growth and create a plan for continuous self-improvement as a crew leader.\nUnderstand the management of emergent situations that require mutual aid assistance and coordination.\n\n  \nThese objectives serve as a framework for a comprehensive crew leadership course that addresses various aspects of leadership within the utility. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites \nThe Crew Leadership Program is designed to build upon learning concepts in the Apprentice Lineworker and Advanced Lineworker Programs. \n The ideal participant has at least 3 – 5 years experience working in the field. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and Lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration form. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$935\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,445\n\n\n\n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until two week prior to meeting date:  Plymouth\, NH Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 or Littleton\, MA Wednesday\, October 10\, 2024. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Calascibetta\n Director of Safety & Training \n Anthony has over 40 years of Electrical experience and 25 years of Electric Utility experience. Started out as a Lineworker\, moved to the Substation Division as a Lead Substation Technician. Proficient in relay testing\, transformer testing\, circuit breaker testing\, and all aspects of wiring in overhead\, underground\, metering\, and substations. \nAnthony is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer\, and OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer \nIt’s an honor to be part of the NEPPA training team\, and Safety Training is one of the most important assets of the Electric Utility. Remember\, Safety Starts with You! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Pazzanese\n Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)\, Trainer \n Mike joined NEPPA as part of the training team in April 2021. \nMike is a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) with 38 years of experience in all aspects of electric and gas utility operations\, as well as contractor management\, employee health and safety\, and utility technical training\, particularly in underground distribution and cable splicing. \nMike holds both the OSHA 30-hour General Industry and 20-hour Leadership Certifications. \nAs a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a teaching degree\, Mike’s background and utility technical training experience strengthens NEPPA’s capacity to provide top-tier training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/crew-leadership/ LOCATION:The Common Man Inn\, 231 Main Street\, Plymouth\, New Hampshire\, 03264 CATEGORIES:Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Crew-Leadership-3.1-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20231106T162937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T162940Z UID:10000310-1709020800-1709301600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group B DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-b/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-APP-LW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20240108T202504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T202831Z UID:10000337-1707985800-1708002000@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Manager / Leadership Roundtable DESCRIPTION:2024 General Manager / Leadership Roundtable\nFebruary 15\, 2024 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm)  | Norwood Municipal Light Department\, Norwood\, MA 02062\nNEPPA is pleased to announce we will be offering a In person General Manager Roundtable on Thursday\, February 15th beginning at 8:30 am. \n\nAgenda \nThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change. \n8:30 am  Coffee and Breakfast Pastries \n9:00 am  Welcome & Introductions \n9:15 am   Topics to be discussed:  TBD \n10:30 am Break \n10:45 am Roundtable Discussion  \n12:00 pm Lunch \n1:00 am Adjourn \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration fees include coffee\, baked goods and lunch. \nNEPPA Member:  $50Non- Members:  $75 \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nQuestions? \nPlease contact communications@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2207. URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-manager-leadership-roundtable/ LOCATION:Norwood Municipal Light Department\, 136 Access Road\, Norwood\, 02062\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GM-2.15.24-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20231115T203152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T204751Z UID:10000328-1707832800-1707836400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Equipment Financing DESCRIPTION:Equipment Financing \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Adam Wagner\, FAEF \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-18/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20231106T162225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T162228Z UID:10000306-1707811200-1708092000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-a/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-APP-LW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20231106T161518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T161521Z UID:10000302-1707206400-1707487200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group B DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-b/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-APP-LW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20231106T160252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T160558Z UID:10000298-1706601600-1706882400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Linework Program - Year 1 - Group A DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-linework-program-year-1-group-a/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-APP-LW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20231213T181217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T141717Z UID:10000332-1706169600-1706193000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Customer Service: Electricity 101 & Customer De-Escalation DESCRIPTION:2024 Customer Service Training January 25\, 2024 (8:00 am – 2:30 pm) | NEPPA Training Center\n\nNEPPA will be having a training on  Understanding the Inner Workings of Electric Distribution and Operations for a Customer Service Representative & Using Verbal De-Escalation Techniques – Dealing with Customer and Public Interactions\, Thursday\, January 25\, 2024 hosted by NEPPA.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend:    \nAll customer service representatives who respond to the customer’s questions.  Anyone who interacts with customers\, whether on the phone or in person. \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Overview:  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Understanding the inner workings of Electric Distribution and Operations for a Customer Service Representative.Public power utilities need to be adaptable and responsive to changing customer expectations. Customer Service (CS) Representatives need to understand when a customer asks about the electric utility\, how it operates\, and what and why when speaking with the customer. After taking this course\, the CS rep will gain a better knowledge of how the electric distribution system works\, understand the essential components and definitions of the electric distribution system\, and know how to answer the customer without diverting the call to operations or engineering. This course defines good customer service\, how to identify and meet the needs of different types of customer questions\, and how to create a culture of commitment to excellence in customer service across all areas of utility management\, operations\, and customer interactions—focusing on building customer service as a strategy\, not simply an administrative function. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Topics:   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGain a better understanding of where the power is coming from.\nHow to use social media productively.\nDiscuss a greener utility.\nUnderstand who owns what- Electric Utility Responsibility vs. Customer Responsibility.\nGain a better knowledge of what’s on the utility pole.\nExplain the difference between overhead and underground distribution.\nUnderstand what your Electric Utility Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is.\nWhat are some of the causes of power disruptions or outages?\nThe dangers of a down power line.\nGain a better understanding of how to work safely around downed electric lines.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Understand what your Electric Utility Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is.\nWhat are some of the causes of power disruptions or outages?\nThe dangers of a down power line.\nGain a better understanding of how to work safely around downed electric lines.\nUnderstand Electricity generation\, transmission\, and distribution.\nThe difference between a trouble call vs. a work order.\nThe Dig Safe process\nUnderstand the Electric Distribution Markers.\nThe reason for a Police Detail.\nVegetation Management.\nGain a better knowledge of the electric utility definitions.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Using Verbal De-Escalation Techniques – Dealing with Customer and Public InteractionsAs a customer service representative\, you will encounter a threatening situation when the customer becomes unruly. This course will teach you some de-escalation tactics to calm the customer down politely. Also\, you will understand the barriers to communicating. While not placing yourself in a compromising position. \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Topics:   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhat is verbal de-escalation?\nRefrain from using physical force.\nGain knowledge of verbal de-escalation tactics.\nLearn how to communicate effectively.\nUnderstand the difference between positive and negative.\nUnderstand how to be an empathic listener and not be dismissive.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRecognize and understand body language.\nUnderstand the encroachment of personal space.\nUnderstand what a challenging posture is and how to avoid them.\nUnderstand the tone of your voice.\nKnow when to ask for help.\nThe dos and don’ts when addressing a customer.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n\n\nThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.\n8:00 am       Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n8:30 am       Welcome & Introductions – Anthony Calascibetta\, CUSP NEPPA Director of Safety & Training    \n8:45 am       Understanding the inner workings of Electric Distribution and Operations for a Customer Service Representative – Part  I. \n10:15 am      Break  \n10:30 am      Understanding the inner workings of Electric Distribution and Operations for a Customer Service Representative – Part II.  \n12:00 pm      Lunch  \n12:30 pm       Using Verbal De-Escalation Techniques – Dealing with Customer & Public Interactions \n2:30 pm       Adjourn \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for printable agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nMembers:  $275.00Non-Members:  $450.00\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the office at (978) 540-2200.\n \n Register NOW URL:https://neppa.org/event/understanding-the-inner-workings-of-electric-distribution-and-operations-for-customer-service-rep-using-verbal-de-escalation-techniques-dealing-with-customer-and-public-interactions/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Customer Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-CS-Electric-101.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20231201T160509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T130952Z UID:10000331-1705998600-1706106600@neppa.org SUMMARY:OSHA 10 General Industry DESCRIPTION:OSHA 10 General Industry January 23 & 24\, 2024 (8:30 am – 2:30 pm) | NEPPA Training Center \nThe goal is to have a heightened awareness of the hazards associated with electric utility work and understand control measures to avoid injuries. \n\n Agenda  \n\n\nThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change. \nDAY ONE Total Contact Hours: 5 \nExact Timing Topic/Subject Number of Hours 08:00am – 09:15am FOCUS: Introduction to OSHA 1.25-hours 09:15am – 09:30am Break 09:30am – 10:30am FOCUS: Walking & Working Surfaces 1-hour 10:30am – 10:45am Break 10:45am – 11:45am FOCUS: Exit Routes\, EAP\, Fire Prevention & Protection 1-hour 11:45pm – 12:15pm Lunch 12:15pm – 01:15pm ELECTIVE: Ergonomics 1-hour01:15pm – 01:30pm Break 01:30pm – 02:30pm ELECTIVE: Machine Guarding 1-Hour\nDAY TWO Total Contact Hours: 5\nExact Timing Topic/Subject Number of Hours 08:00am – 09:00am FOCUS: Personal Protective & Equipment 1-hour 09:00am – 09:15am Break 09:15am – 10:15am FOCUS: Electrical Hazards 1-hour 10:15am – 10:30am Break 10:30am – 11:30am FOCUS/Hazard Communication 1-hour 11:30am – 12:00pm Lunch 12:00pm – 01:00pm ELECTIVE: Material Handling 1-hour 01:15pm – 01:30pm Break 01:30pm – 02:30pm OPTIONAL: ARC FLASH/Insulate & Isolate 1-hour\n\nRegistrationMembers:  $145Non-Members:  $265\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for printable agenda\n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/osha-10/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:OSHA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/OSHA-10-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20231115T202814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T134316Z UID:10000327-1704808800-1704812400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - QiloWatt – Dashboards to help Consumers make Sense of the Grid DESCRIPTION:QiloWatt – Dashbords to help Consumers make Sense of the Grid\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  David Brost & Cyril Brunner \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-17/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20221208T125455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T125455Z UID:10000209-1702974600-1702980000@neppa.org SUMMARY:@ Your-Site Virtual Training - System Protection DESCRIPTION:System Protection \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\, 2023  |  Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 am)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAt NEPPA\, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.  \nAs part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue offering live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. \n @Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length \n All sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nYour-Site Virtual(90-minute training (8:30 am – 10:00 am)Dates are subject to change \nRegistration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual TrainingParticipant may register for either an individual sessions: \nNEPPA Member:  $55 per personNon-Member:  $110 per person \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n To register up to 5 participants\, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of more than 5\, please email training@neppa.org. \nOnce NEPPA receives and processes your registration\, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-training-system-protection/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/@Your-Site-Virtual-Banner-Less-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20231107T171505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T172313Z UID:10000326-1702456200-1702472400@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable DESCRIPTION:2023 General Foreman RoundtableDecember 13\, 2023 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center\n\nNEPPA will be having a General Foreman’s Roundtable\, Wednesday\, December 13\, 2023 hosted by NEPPA.   \n Agenda \n\n\nThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.\n8:30 am       Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am       Welcome & Scope of GF RT Meetings \nAnthony Calascibetta\, CUSP NEPPA Director of Safety & Training \n9:15 am       Introductions \nFacilitator:  Ken Rollins\, Safety Trainer NEPPA                \n10:15 am      Break  \n10:30 am      What is the Difference Between a Supervisor and a Manager? \nQualities of a Good Supervisor- \n\nStrong Verbal and Written Communication\nEmotional Intelligence\nAbility to Delegate\nBeing flexible\nMaintaining a Positive Attitude\nPassion for the Organization\nDiversity Awareness\nProblem Solving\nCoaching\, Mentoring/Staff Development\nTeamwork\n\n 11:15 am      Winter Preparedness: Is your Utility Ready? \n                   Presentation: Anthony Calascibetta\, CUSP NEPPA Director of Safety & Training \nNoon            Lunch and Next Meeting Discussion \n 1:00 pm       Adjourn \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for printable agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationMembers:  $50.00Non-Members:  $75.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-foreman-roundtable-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GF-RT-12.2023-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20230110T193052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T142302Z UID:10000249-1702389600-1702393200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Automated Line Patrol Test – Plymouth County\, MA DESCRIPTION:Automated Line Patrol Test – Plymouth County\, MA\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn about a pilot program conducted in Plymouth County\, MA for (2) electric utilities working to mitigate outage and wildfire potential using automated vehicle-based thermography. This presentation includes both inspection and GIS related initiatives. \nPresenter:  Dustin Birge – CEO\, Fast Forward \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-16/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-lll-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20221207T170557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T220711Z UID:10000127-1702368000-1702659600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year IV DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-iv-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20221103T164622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T221115Z UID:10000202-1702368000-1702400400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year IV DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-iv/2023-12-12/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20230911T200635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T192045Z UID:10000293-1701936000-1701957600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2023 Annual Membership Meeting & Apprentice Graduation DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting & Apprentice Lineworker Graduation will be held on Thursday\, December 7\, 2023 8:30 am – 2:00 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster\, 99 Erdman Way\, Leominster\, MA 01453. \n \n \n \n \n \n Review 2023\, learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2024\, build relationships with your professional colleagues and industry partners and meet with old and new friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2023 Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Agenda details are still being finalized and are therefore subject to change. \n7:30 am     Registration\, Continental Breakfast8:30 am     Members Welcome & President’s Address\, Mr. Nicholas Lawler\, LELWD8:45 am     Keynote: Commander Kirk Lippold\, USN (Ret.) \nCommander Kirk Lippold\, USN (Ret.) was the Commanding Officer of the USS Cole when it came under a suicide terrorist attack by al Qaeda in the port of Aden\, Yemen. This event is widely recognized as one of the most brazen acts of terrorism by al Qaeda prior to September 11\, 2001.  He is the author of Front Burner – Al Qaeda’s Attack on the USS Cole\, that recounts the story of Al Qaeda’s bombing of his ship and the continuing ramifications for the war on terror. \n9:45 am   Networking/ Break10:00 am   Financial Reports\, Ms. Elizabeth Dailey\, Director of Administration & Finance\, NEPPA 10:15 am   Executive Director’s Report\, Mr. Michael Hyland\, NEPPA Executive Director10:45 am  Networking and Break11:00 am   Legislative Update\, Meguire Whitney\, LLC\, Ms. Elizabeth Whitney 11:30 am   Graduation12:00 pm   Intro of Affiliate Members – Corporate & Associate MembersAt this\, time we ask Affiliate Members who wish to introduce themselves to line up by the podium. For the sake of time\, please limit your introductions to approximately one (1) minute. \n \n12:30 pm Luncheon2:00 pm Adjourn \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate and Affiliate Members:\nIf you are interested in having a complimentary dispaly table please email  registar@neppa.org to reserve your table today. Table are subject to availablity at time of request.\n \n \n \n \n \n This event is free to members; However\, it is important that we know you are coming so Please RSVP today\, so we can plan accordingly.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Graduates\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIf you haven’t already\, please make your hotel reservations as soon as possible: \nTo make your overnight accommodations\, please contact the hotel directly and mention you’re with the Northeast Public Power Association or NEPPA 2023 Annual Membership Meeting to get the rate. \nRooms and rates are held until Monday\, November 13\, 2023. (Based on availability) \nDoubleTree by Hilton Leominster  – $129/night + tax99 Erdman WayLeominster\, MA\, 01453(978) 534-9000 \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to make online reservation\n \n \n \n \n \n Please contact Wendy Esche at wesche@neppa.org if you have any questions. \nQuestions? Don’t hesitate to call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/2023-annual-membership-meeting-app-graduation/ CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting,Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-AM-Meeting-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20221103T171907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T210240Z UID:10000132-1701936000-1701954000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Class of 2023 Graduation DESCRIPTION:  \nClick here for more information \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-class-of-2023-graduation/ CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-Graduation-1-1.png-12.7.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20230214T160522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T160523Z UID:10000120-1701763200-1702054800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year III DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-iii-3/2023-12-05/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20221103T175838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T180334Z UID:10000135-1701158400-1701352800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-up DESCRIPTION: URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-make-up/2023-11-28/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-Make-ups-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20230717T130406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T130407Z UID:10000262-1700553600-1700568000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A - 2C DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer mandated requirement\, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule*\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 14\, 2023July 11\, 2023November 14\, 2023 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 21\, 2023July 18\, 2023November 14\, 2023 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$75\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site\, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form. \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n          NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n$75 perperson\, minimum $675 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members \n$150 per person\, minimum $1\,350 (i.e. 9 participants) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Safety & Technical Trainer \n Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott LittletonJanuary 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-2a-2c-2-2/2023-11-21/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hoisting-1B-1C_-2A-2C-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20230110T192910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T153336Z UID:10000248-1699970400-1699974000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday: Block Energy: Autonomous Community Energy Systems DESCRIPTION:Block Energy: Autonomous Community Energy Systems\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Gary Oppedahl\, Vice President\, Emerging Technologies \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-15/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-lll-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20230214T160522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T160523Z UID:10000119-1699948800-1700240400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year III DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-iii-3/2023-11-14/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-Revised-2.3.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20230111T155539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T160035Z UID:10000255-1699948800-1699963200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B - 1D DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer mandated requirement\, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule*\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 14\, 2023 July 11\, 2023 November 14\, 2023  \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 21\, 2023 July 18\, 2023 November 14\, 2023  \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$75\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site\, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form. \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n          NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n$75 perperson\, minimum $675 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members \n$150 per person\, minimum $1\,350 (i.e. 9 participants) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Safety & Technical Trainer \n Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott LittletonJanuary 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference CenterJanuary 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d-3/2023-11-14/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hoisting-1B-1C_-2A-2C-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20221109T202059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T061953Z UID:10000193-1699520400-1699527600@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Littleton\, MA   \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200. \n  \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-board-of-directors-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:Board of Directors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NEPPA-BOD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20221103T162314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T185902Z UID:10000201-1699344000-1699635600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year II DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-ii/2023-11-07/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-APP-LW-1-3-RR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T040619 CREATED:20230919T153137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T224755Z UID:10000296-1699344000-1699538400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Metering II Program DESCRIPTION:Metering II Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s Metering II Program is designed to build upon the introductory concepts of Metering I. Metering II explores advanced application of concepts\, how to apply theory in practice and understand system design elements and equipment. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, including a final exam\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for: \n\nIntermediate or transitioning Meter Technicians\nLineworkers\nSupervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments \n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon completion of the program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is measured through meters.\nPractice advanced applications of meter installations and measurements.\nApply advanced programming\, testing and design concepts to real-world applications.\nDevelop a system design that demonstrates a deep understanding of the system’s configuration.\nRecognize applicable standards and specifications such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\nDemonstrate an understanding of meter multipliers.\nTest the impacts of metering on billing and revenue protection.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nStudents are expected to have completed NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations and Metering I programs\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. \nTESTING\nThis Program includes a Final Exam to demonstrate comprehension of the material (25 Questions). \n \n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS *\nIn addition to the student binder with module printouts\, students are provided with the following supplemental materials: \n\nProgram T-Shirt\nCalculator\nMeter Socket Checks Handbook\nPocket Guide to Watthour Meters\n\n* Materials will be provided for participants who have not already received equipment in other programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATES & LOCATION\nMetering II will be held November 7 – 9\, 2023 in-person at NEPPA’s Training Center: \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include supplemental materials\, a program t-shirt\, printed student materials and lunch each day. \nMembers: $1\,390 \nNon-Members: $2\,160 \nTo register\, please click the button below and complete your registration online. \n\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Richardson\n P.E\, Technical & Safety Trainer \n Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007.  There he served in many management capacity including General Manager. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC. and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that.  Tim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in a n easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LODGING\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \n Click here for hotels in the area. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/metering-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Metering II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-Metering-II-16x9-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR