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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250108T135745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T130641Z UID:10000467-1747728000-1747998000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation I Program (Session IV) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who should Attend \nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: March 18 – 21\, 2025 passedSession II: April 8 – 11\, 2025 passedSession III: April 29 – May 2\, 2025 passedSession IV: May 20 – 23\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n\nRecognize safety hazards in a substation\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\nIdentify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\nDemonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\nAbility to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\nRecognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I. \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \n2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,900\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,300\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the program start date. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-i-program-session-iv-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Substation-I-12.27.24-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20240923T135200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T135200Z UID:10000411-1747728000-1748008800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 2) 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. \n  \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. \n  \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-session-2/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T163000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250408T175757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T180232Z UID:10000483-1748507400-1748536200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Strategic Rate Setting: Balancing Utility and Customer Needs DESCRIPTION:This in-person\, instructor-led program will be presented in one full-day session being held Thursday\, May 29th from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460). \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA has partnered with Mark Beauchamp (CPA\, CMA\, MBA)\, President of Utility Financial Solutions to provide top-notch financial literacy training in the area of utility rate setting. Mark Beauchamp has over 33 years of experience developing rate studies for utilities across the United States. The electric utility industry—both nationwide and in the Northeast—is undergoing rapid transformation\, rendering traditional pricing models increasingly ineffective. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of modern rate design strategies that ensure cost recovery while balancing economic\, social\, and environmental objectives.\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis course is ideal for utility professionals\, regulators\, and policymakers seeking a deeper understanding of rate design and its role in an evolving energy market. \n\nUtility Financial Professionals\nManagement/Decision Makers\nEngineering\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Overview \nParticipants will explore rate structures that better align customer pricing with utility costs while providing customers with more control over their electric charges. Whether restructuring rates for emerging technologies like solar and electric vehicles (EVs) or balancing fixed and variable cost recovery\, this course prepares attendees to proactively address the complexities of an evolving utility environment.Through interactive discussions and real-world case study analyses\, participants will develop actionable insights into strategic rate planning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nTo register\, please click the button below. Upon completion of the Program\, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NEPPA. Registration fees include breakfast and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \n2025 Registration fees are as follows: \n  \nNEPPA Members: $389Non-Members: $489 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Course Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/strategic-rate-setting-balancing-utility-and-customer-needs/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Accounting/Finance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Rate-Setting-2025-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20240923T135956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T123947Z UID:10000414-1749020400-1749135600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2025 Apprentice Lineworker Program Skill Assessment Rodeo DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s annual Apprentice Lineworker Program Skill Assessment Rodeo will be held Wednesday\, June 4 – Thursday\, June 5\, 2025 at NEPPA’s Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nEach year\, students from our apprentice lineworker program participate in a Skill Assessment Rodeo. 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. Students are assigned to one of the two Rodeo days based on their year in the program.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Managers\, supervisors\, guests\, students and vendors are welcome to this event. Please RSVP in advance to communications@neppa.org and check-in at the registration desk upon arrival. \n \n Learn More ABOUT THIS EVENT URL:https://neppa.org/event/2025-apprentice-lineworker-program-skill-assessment-rodeo/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program,Apprentice Skills Assessment Rodeo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-APLW-Rodeo-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250103T161935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T142748Z UID:10000457-1749564000-1749567600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nPasi MiettinenCEO\, Sagewell\, Inc. (Cambridge\, MA)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:What (unexpected) lessons can Massachusetts learn from AMI data analysis of electrification in Norway\, Texas\, Florida\, and Kentucky?\nWhat happens to utilities when over 50% of customers have EVs\, or 100% of customers have electric heat? Case studies from utilities that have experienced these situations will be discussed\, as well as the implications for distribution planning\, capacity procurement and load management. The same trends are already visible in New England AMI data – are we ready for what is coming? \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 Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-34/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250331T123511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T123511Z UID:10000482-1750062600-1750078800@neppa.org SUMMARY:IT Roundtable DESCRIPTION:IT Roundtable | Monday\, June 16\, 2025 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s IT Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among those interested in technology related topics. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of the topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged.   \n \nTopics to be discussed this Roundtable include: \nTopics TBD closer to the event date…check back! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis Roundtable is designed for: \n  \n\nTechnology Personnel\nOperations/Technical employees\nEngineers\nIT\nSupervisors\nProject Managers\nAdministrative/Customer Service\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee/tea\, continential breakfast and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\nMembers: $50\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $75\n\n\n\n\n \n \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the event.  Substitutions can be made at any time.  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/it-roundtable-2/ 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/2025/03/IT-Roundtable-2025-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250514T121156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T121156Z UID:10000485-1750150800-1750172400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Organizational Effectiveness: Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making DESCRIPTION:This in-person\, instructor-led program will be presented in one full-day session being held Tuesday\, June 17th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460). \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA has partnered with Robert J. Awkward\, Ph.D.\, from Framingham State University\, to provide high-caliber leadership training focused on decision making and problem-solving techniques essential to building and maintaining an effective organizational structure. Dr. Awkward’s progressive\, diverse and successful human resources experiences in varied industries\, and in academia\, makes him an invaluable resource on this topic. This course will cover creative approaches to solving problems that arise in group settings\, as well as\, strategies to make effective decisions\, avoiding group polarization and group-think. The instructor will highlight real life experiences and use an interactive approach throughout this session.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for: \n\nGeneral Managers\nDirectors\nSupervisors\nTeam Leaders and Emerging Leaders\nAdministrative Professionals\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nTo register\, please click the button below. Upon completion of the Program\, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NEPPA. Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \nRegistration fees are as follows: \nNEPPA Members: $289Non-Members: $585  \n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class (June 3\, 2025). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. URL:https://neppa.org/event/organizational-effectiveness-creative-problem-solving-decision-making/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Decision-Making-Problem-Solving-2025-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20240923T145836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T145836Z UID:10000420-1750752000-1750773600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Make-Ups (Hands-on Year 1 & 2) DESCRIPTION:Students are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days.  To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nIf you need to attend a make-up session please contact us to register at training@neppa.org or 978-540-2200. There will be a $85 make-up fee charged per session\,  per student. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Schedule for Make-Up Sessions\n\n\n\nJune 24 – Hands-on (for years 1 and 2)\n  \nNovember 18 – Hands-on (for years 1 and 2)\n\n\nJune 25 – Hands-on (for years 3 and 4)\n\n\nNovember 19 – Hands-on (for years 3 and 4) \n\n\n\nJune 26 – Testing\n  \n  \nNovember 20 – Testing\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-make-ups-hands-on-year-1-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-Makeups-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20240923T145325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T145624Z UID:10000417-1750838400-1750860000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Make-Ups (Hands-on Year 3 & 4) DESCRIPTION:Students are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days.  To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nIf you need to attend a make-up session please contact us to register at training@neppa.org or 978-540-2200. There will be a $85 make-up fee charged per session\,  per student. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Schedule for Make-Up Sessions\n\n\n\nJune 24 – Hands-on (for years 1 and 2)\n  \nNovember 18 – Hands-on (for years 1 and 2)\n\n\nJune 25 – Hands-on (for years 3 and 4)\n\nNovember 19 – Hands-on (for years 3 and 4) \n\n\n\nJune 26 – Testing\n  \n  \nNovember 20 – Testing\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-make-ups-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/2024/09/2025-APLW-Makeups-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250313T141647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T171823Z UID:10000477-1750838400-1750863600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2025 Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise DESCRIPTION:2025 Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise \nJune 25\, 2025 (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nNEPPA’s Annual Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise will be held Wednesday\, June 25th beginning at 8:00 am. This one-day workshop will allow utility representatives the opportunity to ‘game play’ in a realistic disaster scenario. Attendees will learn how national and local NEPPA Mutual Aid programs operate and participate in discussion about how these programs can be improved. \nIn addition\, Peter Rossi\, Chief Operating Officer and Incident Commander for Vermont Electric Cooperative will be discussing the co-op’s use of drones for asset inspection/maintenance and damage assessment during storm events. Discover how the co-op is using this technology to boost grid reliability\, improve safety\, and support power restoration efforts.  \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGeneral Managers\nAssistant General Managers\nGeneral/Working Foreman/Lineworkers\nOperations Personnel\nEngineering Personnel\nMutual Aid Coordinators\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nThis agenda is subject to change. \n\n\n\n8:00 am – 8:30 am\nCoffee and Registration\n\n\n8:30 am – 9:30 am\nMutual Aid Overview\n\n\n9:30 am – 9:45 am\nIntroductions\n\n\n9:45 am – 10:15 am\nExercise Overview/Scenario\n\n\n10:15 am – 10:30 am\nBreak\n\n\n10:30am – 12:00 pm\nTabletop Exercise\n\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 am\nLunch and Drone Presentation\n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm\nTabletop Exercise\n\n\n2:30 pm – 3:00 pm\nWrap-up\n\n\n3:00 pm\nAdjourn\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Hyland\, PE\n Executive Director\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Michael ‘Mike’ Hyland is currently the Executive Director of the Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA)\, located in Littleton\, Massachusetts. Mike took over the helm of NEPPA in May 2022 after a 40 year utility career that started inside a #6 fuel oil generation plant at Philadelphia Electric. \nPrior to his role at NEPPA\, Mike was the Energy & Technical Programs Manager for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) in Hughesville\, Maryland\, and his main responsibility was the oversight of the Solar Interconnection and Electric Vehicle programs. \nBefore his stint at SMECO\, Mr. Hyland served as the Senior Vice President of Engineering Services at the American Public Power Association (APPA) in Washington DC for 24 years. In that position\, he was responsible for all the engineering\, safety\, cyber security\, reliability\, system planning\, mutual aid and operations for the associations 2000+ municipal utilities operating in the United States. \nMike is a Professional Engineer with an Electrical Engineering degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia\, is co-inventor on three US Patents\, and now resides in Nashua\, NH. Mike has been married to his wife Colleen for over 33 years. Together they have raised three engineering children: Reid\, Erik and Jodie. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee/tea and light continental breakfast as well as lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accomodate. \n2025 Registration Fees: \nMembers:  $179Non- Members:    $239 \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations can be made up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the event. Substitutions are accepted at any time. \n \n Register now\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 see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n lodging information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2025-mutual-aid-disaster-exercise/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Mutual-Aid-Disaster-Exercise-2025-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250103T162017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T122124Z UID:10000458-1751983200-1751986800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nRobert Kabera\, President & CEO ofSheltera\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Enhancing Vegetation Management Efficiency: A Discussion – When Utilities and Tree Services Team Up for the Win with AI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description: This talk will discuss a collaborative effort between an electric utility provider and a tree service company\, which began in September 2024. Utilizing an advanced AI platform\, the partnership aimed to optimize vegetation management processes\, significantly diminishing the time and costs commonly associated with vegetation pruning. This panel outlines the challenges traditionally faced in vegetation management and demonstrates how advanced AI technologies can provide innovative solutions that enhance service reliability\, safety\, and operational efficiency. \nAbout Sheltera: Sheltera has assembled the best available technologies and methodologies into a cohesive platform that addresses every aspect of vegetation management by bundling all vegetation management workflows into one platform\, ensuring that utility companies can meet their operational goals seamlessly. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-35/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250519T120511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T125227Z UID:10000486-1753259400-1753275600@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Manager / Leadership Roundtable DESCRIPTION:General Manager / Leadership RoundtableWednesday\, July 23\, 2025 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM) | NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd.\, Littleton MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s GM/Leadership Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among public power leadership professionals. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of the topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged.   \n If you have a suggested topic you would like to discuss please email it to registrar@neppa.org.  \n \n  \n\n\n \n MORE EVENT INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis roundtable is designed for utility management personnel only. It is not restricted to those with a General Manager title but open to all those in leadership positions at their utility.   \n  \n\nManagers\nExecutives\nDirectors\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note them on your registration. \n  \nRegistration Fees for 2025 \n\n\n\nMembers: $ 50\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $ 75\n\n\n\n\n \n \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the event (July 9\, 2025).  Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n \n Register HERE URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-manager-leadership-roundtable-3/ 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/2025/05/GM-Roundtable-July-23-2025-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250528T182817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T183529Z UID:10000487-1753344000-1753372800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Chainsaw Safety for Utility Operations DESCRIPTION:In Partnership with:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThis blended learning course is a combination of online self-paced learning in advance and hands-on skill training in-person on chainsaw safety for utility operations. The instructor led portion is one full-day session being held Thursday\, July 24th from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA is excited to partner with North American Training Solutions (NATS) to offer this brand new learning opportunity.  NATS is the only nationally recognized training organization utilizing OSHA Authorized Outreach trainers and performing hands-on training and hands-on competency evaluations which assess and empower workers to perform their job duties to the highest of their abilities. They work alongside utilities to provide safety education to those doing vegatation management in proximity to overhead and underground electric utility lines.  \nUtility arboriculture and vegetation management is the largest sector of the arboriculture industry and requires specialty skills to safely perform job tasks in proximity to electrical conductors and hardware. NATS have developed best in class safety curriculums\, practices and procedures purposefully designed for those working in proximity to electric utility infrastructure and to ensure safe and reliable power delivery. \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for Electric Lineworkers and Operations Personnel who may we required to do tree work in daily operations or mutual aid deployments.  There are no prerequistes for this course and it is open to new hires as well as those who have recieved previous training and need a refresher on applicable knowledge or skills in identified areas. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Overview\nThis is a two-part course with knowledge-based online learning in addition to hands-on skills training at the NEPPA training facility.  \n \n  \nPart One: Knowledge-based Online Individual Learning \nOnce enrolled\, participants will have 30 days to complete the NATS K-40 Portable Chainsaw General Safety Requirements Class. This self-paced training course is online\, which means learners can take the course when their schedule allows. This course is designed to educate workers who use a chainsaw about general safety requirements\, proper risk assessment\, PPE use\, and chainsaw safety features. The course also covers an introduction to maintenance\, use\, and handling. Participants will gain an understanding of chainsaw reactive forces and hazards associated with cutting & felling trees and cutting wood or brush. They will learn planning strategies including saw transport\, starting\, cross cutting/bucking and limbing\, understanding compression and tension\, and dealing with spring poles as well as basic saw maintenance. These strategies will be demonstrated through video in a safe\, online learning environment. \n  \nPart Two: Skill-based Hands-on Learning \nThis instructor-led course will be held at NEPPA training facility at 200 New Estate Rd. Littleton\, MA. NATS S-160 Portable Chainsaw Utility Applications course provides an introduction to the function\, maintenance and use of portable chainsaws\, and their technical application for utility infrastructure. The course meets the challenges utility workers face when a chainsaw is used for pole\, cross arm\, and tree removal operations located in proximity to utilities and targets such as roads\, buildings\, and related infrastructure where specialized technical skills and equipment are required to cut material into designated drop zones. Specialty cutting techniques and equipment will be explained\, demonstrated by instructors as well as available for participants to practice skills in a hands-on setting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nTo register\, please click the button below. Upon completion of the Program\, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nProper PPE Required. See more course details for list of requirements.  \n  \n2025 Registration fees are as follows: \nNEPPA Members: $495Non-Members: $595 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/chainsaw-safety-for-utility-operations/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Chainsaw Safety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Chainsaw-Safety-2025-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20240923T134854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T134854Z UID:10000408-1753776000-1754056800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group A (Session 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. \n  \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. \n  \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-a-session-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/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20240923T133022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T133022Z UID:10000392-1754380800-1754661600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group B (Session 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. \n  \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. \n  \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-b-session-3/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250324T155438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T155439Z UID:10000478-1754985600-1755180000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Advanced Lineworker Program (Session I) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Advanced Lineworker Program is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge\, skills and resources necessary to build\, maintain\, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system. In addition to in-class lecture\, the Advanced Lineworker Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts\, facility tours\, and weekly testing\, including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nThis 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nSession dates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \n \nSession I: August 12-14\, 2025 \nSession II:  August 26-28\, 2025 \nSession III: September 9-11\, 2025 \nSession IV: September 23-25\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nNortheast Public Power AssocationTraining Facility200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for individuals with 5+ years of experience as a lineworker\, lineworkers with increased crew or leadership responsibilities\, or cross departmental employees with new or increased leadership of lineworker personnel. There are no prerequistes for this program. \n \n \n \n \n \n ATTENDANCE POLICY\nIn order to receive a full Certificate of Completion\, students are required to attend all 12-days of the Program. Any absences will be noted as a partial completion of the Program. \n  \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, July 29\, 2025. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session. \nCancellation fees will be charged based on the following schedule: \n2 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition \nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition \nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition \nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fee includes lunch and breaks each day and supplemental materials listed above. \n  \n 2025 Registration Fees: \nNEPPA Members: $2\,850 \nNon-Members: $4\,250 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/advanced-lineworker-program-session-i/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Advanced Lineworker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Advanced-Lineworker-Program-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20240923T133248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T133248Z UID:10000396-1754985600-1755266400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A (Session 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. \n  \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. \n  \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-a-session-3/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250103T162053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T122055Z UID:10000459-1755007200-1755010800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nBrendan Cook\, Senior Sales ExecutiveConvey (Formerly Message Broadcast)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Customer Engagement Challenges & Best Practices\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description: Power providers’ customers across the US are facing challenges with affordability\, shifting regulation\, environmental stress and information availability. Convey’s customer engagement approach provides public power providers with omnichannel tools no matter where you are in your customer journey. Join Convey for a conversation on key provider case studies\, industry best practices and the benefits of a personalized approach. \nAbout Convey: Convey delivers intelligent customer workflows that humanize connections in regulated environments. Formerly Message Broadcast\, Convey transforms compliance requirements into streamlined experiences through purpose-built solutions that deliver measurable impact for utilities and essential service providers while efficiently managing millions of interactions. \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 Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-36/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20241217T172316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T180309Z UID:10000441-1755439200-1755691200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2025 NEPPA Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:This year’s conference will be held on August 17-20th\,at the Hotel Champlain Burlington\, Curio by Hilton in Burlington\, VT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE EVENT DETAILS URL:https://neppa.org/event/2025-annual-conference/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:Annual Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-AC-16.9-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20241217T162711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T162848Z UID:10000438-1755680400-1755694800@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Burlington\, VT     \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200. \n  \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-board-of-directors-meeting-11/ LOCATION:NH 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:20250826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250324T155818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T155818Z UID:10000479-1756195200-1756389600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Advanced Lineworker Program (Session II) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Advanced Lineworker Program is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge\, skills and resources necessary to build\, maintain\, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system. In addition to in-class lecture\, the Advanced Lineworker Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts\, facility tours\, and weekly testing\, including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nThis 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nSession dates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \n \nSession I: August 12-14\, 2025 passed \nSession II:  August 26-28\, 2025 \nSession III: September 9-11\, 2025 \nSession IV: September 23-25\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nNortheast Public Power AssocationTraining Facility200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for individuals with 5+ years of experience as a lineworker\, lineworkers with increased crew or leadership responsibilities\, or cross departmental employees with new or increased leadership of lineworker personnel. There are no prerequistes for this program. \n \n \n \n \n \n ATTENDANCE POLICY\nIn order to receive a full Certificate of Completion\, students are required to attend all 12-days of the Program. Any absences will be noted as a partial completion of the Program. \n  \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, July 29\, 2025. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session. \nCancellation fees will be charged based on the following schedule: \n2 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition \nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition \nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition \nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fee includes lunch and breaks each day and supplemental materials listed above. \n  \n 2025 Registration Fees: \nNEPPA Members: $2\,850 \nNon-Members: $4\,250 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/advanced-lineworker-program-session-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Advanced Lineworker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Advanced-Lineworker-Program-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20240923T133712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T133712Z UID:10000400-1756195200-1756476000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group B (Session 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. \n  \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. \n  \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-b-session-3/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20241226T155040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T123119Z UID:10000447-1756800000-1756814400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A-2C DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 2A-2C: Digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held three times a year at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. Hoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site –  Click here to register for @Your-Site Training \n  \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nSeptember 2\, 2025 \n\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$85\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$170\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note: @Your-Site Classes are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About this Course\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-2a-2c-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/2024/12/Hoisting-1B-1D-07.34.20-NEW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20241226T150003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T122824Z UID:10000444-1756886400-1756900800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B-1D DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held three times a year at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. Hoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site –  Click here to register for @Your-Site Training \n  \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nSeptember 3\, 2025 \n\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$85\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$170\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note: @Your-Site Classes are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About this Course\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d-8/ 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/2024/12/Hoisting-1B-1D-07.34.20-8-NEW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250324T160157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T160158Z UID:10000480-1757404800-1757599200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Advanced Lineworker Program (Session III) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Advanced Lineworker Program is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge\, skills and resources necessary to build\, maintain\, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system. In addition to in-class lecture\, the Advanced Lineworker Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts\, facility tours\, and weekly testing\, including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nThis 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nSession dates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \n \nSession I: August 12-14\, 2025 passed \nSession II:  August 26-28\, 2025 passed \nSession III: September 9-11\, 2025 \nSession IV: September 23-25\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nNortheast Public Power AssocationTraining Facility200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for individuals with 5+ years of experience as a lineworker\, lineworkers with increased crew or leadership responsibilities\, or cross departmental employees with new or increased leadership of lineworker personnel. There are no prerequistes for this program. \n \n \n \n \n \n ATTENDANCE POLICY\nIn order to receive a full Certificate of Completion\, students are required to attend all 12-days of the Program. Any absences will be noted as a partial completion of the Program. \n  \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, July 29\, 2025. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session. \nCancellation fees will be charged based on the following schedule: \n2 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition \nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition \nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition \nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fee includes lunch and breaks each day and supplemental materials listed above. \n  \n 2025 Registration Fees: \nNEPPA Members: $2\,850 \nNon-Members: $4\,250 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/advanced-lineworker-program-session-iii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Advanced Lineworker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Advanced-Lineworker-Program-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20240923T134051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T134051Z UID:10000404-1757404800-1757685600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 (Session 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. \n  \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. \n  \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-session-3/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20250103T162122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T151053Z UID:10000460-1757426400-1757430000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:NetwatchZane Hickman\, Business Development ManagerTom Walsh\, Business Development ManagerJeff Wagner\, National Accounts Manager\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:This presentation will be about protecting critical infrastructure via proactive video monitoring. (PVM). PVM is the process of protecting people\, properties\, and profits\, by Detecting\, Assessing\, Intervening\, and Reporting attempted crimes via personalized talkdowns. 98% of the time data shows the incidents are deterred without need to escalate to authorities.\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 Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-37/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162756 CREATED:20240923T135238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T135238Z UID:10000412-1758009600-1758290400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 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. \n  \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. \n  \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-session-3/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162757 CREATED:20250324T160355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T160356Z UID:10000481-1758614400-1758808800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Advanced Lineworker Program (Session IV) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Advanced Lineworker Program is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge\, skills and resources necessary to build\, maintain\, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system. In addition to in-class lecture\, the Advanced Lineworker Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts\, facility tours\, and weekly testing\, including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nThis 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nSession dates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \n \nSession I: August 12-14\, 2025 passed \nSession II:  August 26-28\, 2025 passed \nSession III: September 9-11\, 2025 passed \nSession IV: September 23-25\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nNortheast Public Power AssocationTraining Facility200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for individuals with 5+ years of experience as a lineworker\, lineworkers with increased crew or leadership responsibilities\, or cross departmental employees with new or increased leadership of lineworker personnel. There are no prerequistes for this program. \n \n \n \n \n \n ATTENDANCE POLICY\nIn order to receive a full Certificate of Completion\, students are required to attend all 12-days of the Program. Any absences will be noted as a partial completion of the Program. \n  \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, July 29\, 2025. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session. \nCancellation fees will be charged based on the following schedule: \n2 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition \nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition \nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition \nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fee includes lunch and breaks each day and supplemental materials listed above. \n  \n 2025 Registration Fees: \nNEPPA Members: $2\,850 \nNon-Members: $4\,250 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/advanced-lineworker-program-session-iv/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Advanced Lineworker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Advanced-Lineworker-Program-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T162757 CREATED:20250102T155319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T155728Z UID:10000453-1758614400-1758812400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Metering II Program DESCRIPTION:Our Metering II Program is a 3-day course held Tuesday\, September 23rd – Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025from 8am – 3pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) \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. Upon successful completion of the Program\, including a final exam\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for: \n• Intermediate or transitioning Meter Technicians \n• Lineworkers \n• Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments \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 \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. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2025 Registration fees includes supplemental materials listed above and lunch each day. \nMembers: $1\,500 \nNon-Members: $2\,350 \n  \nCancellations are accepted until two-weeks prior to the start of the program.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session. \n  \nTo register\, please click the button below and complete your registration online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/metering-ii-program-2/ 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/2025/01/2025-METERING-II-12.30.24-16.9.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR