BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NEPPA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART: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:20250902T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083451 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:20260417T083451 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:20260417T083451 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:20260417T083451 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:MA 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:20260417T083452 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:20260417T083452 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:MA 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:20260417T083452 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:20260417T083452 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20241231T162032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T162230Z UID:10000451-1759219200-1759413600@neppa.org SUMMARY:(URD) Underground Residential Distribution Program DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program is a 3-day course held \nTuesday\, September 30th – Thursday\, October 2nd\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n at the NEPPA Training Center \n(200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis course is designed for NEPPA members who build or maintain Underground Residential Distribution Systems.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \nUpon completion of the program\, participants will understand: \n\nNEPPA URD/UCD design & construction best practices\n\nTools\, equipment\, troubleshooting\nURD/UCD maps\nHands-on work with pre-molded terminations and testing equipment.\nHave the knowledge and skill in all aspects of URD/UCD installation\, operation\, and maintenance.\nUnderstand safety practices\, as they pertain to URD/UCDs and related work\, will be defined and demonstrated\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/urd-underground-residential-distribution-program-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Underground Residential Distribution (URD) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/URD-Sept-12.31.24-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20240923T134922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T134922Z UID:10000409-1759219200-1759500000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group A (Session 4) 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-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20250108T140343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T130904Z UID:10000468-1759824000-1760094000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation II Program (Session I) DESCRIPTION:  \nBuilding on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.  \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\n Unless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and virtually 8:00am – 11:00 am on Fridays. \n \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: October 7 – October 10\, 2025Session II: October 21 – October 24\, 2025Session III: November 4 – November 7\, 2025Session IV: November 18 – November 21\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session. \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,900 \nNon-Members: $4\,300 \nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \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-ii-program-session-i/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Substation-II-12.27.24-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20240923T133110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T133110Z UID:10000393-1759824000-1760104800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group B (Session 4) 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-4/ LOCATION:MA 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:20251014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20250103T162208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T120803Z UID:10000461-1760450400-1760454000@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:\nNEPPA’s Safety Committee Members\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:This newly formed committee will explain its role and solicit feedback on what issues/tasks it should take on.\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-38/ 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:20251015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20250425T123018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T114907Z UID:10000484-1760515200-1760540400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Industry Day - Hosted by Schweitzer DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025 | 8:00 am – 3:00 pmNEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460 \nIndustry days are packed full of hands-on demos\, introducing you to new and innovative products. Hosted by one our affiliate members\, attendees get access to learn\, ask questions and see up close\, what is up and coming in the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n ** This is a member only event ** \nThis event is open to all members\, but geared towards operations personnel and management. \nContinental breakfast and lunch will be served. \nThis event is free for utility members of NEPPA. \nAdvance Registration Required \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note: Agenda is subject to change \n  \n8:00AM – 8:30AM – Coffee/Pastries and Registration \n8:30AM – 8:45AM – Schweitzer Welcome Address and Overview \n8:45AM – 10:00AM – Presentation/Demos: \n\nSEL 787Z High Impedance Relay – Matthew Marotti \, Senior Application Engineer- Protection\n\nReliable transformer and bus protection proven in smaller utility systems. Fast fault detection ensures safer operation with minimal downtime. \n\nOT SDN – Protection Class Ethernet Network Solution – Nik Ramadhin \, Associate Application Engineer – Automation\n\nCreates a rock-solid\, cybersecure communications backbone . Keeps protection and control traffic flowing even if the network fails. \n\nSEL Arc-Flash Protection – Raajas Joshi \, Associate Application Engineer – Protection\n\nInstantly reduces arc-flash danger to crews and equipment. Cuts incident energy so utilities avoid costly damage and outages. Easily ties into existing relays for a stronger safety program \n10:00AM – 10:15AM – Break \n10:15AM – 12:00PM – Presentation/Demos: \n\nSEL Blueframe – Secure OT Software Platform – Gregory Chernov \, Associate Application Engineer– Automation\n\nOne trusted software platform for substation visibility and control. Brings multiple OT applications together in a secure environment. \n  \n\nSEL Microgrid Solutions – PowerMAX – Fred Amuna – Engineering Manger 1 – Automation\n\nKeeps lights on with seamless transitions between grid and island mode. Balances renewables\, storage\, and diesel for reliable local power .Gives communities independence and resilience during outages. \n  \n\nMigration Strategy – 5 Series – Matthew Marotti \, Senior Application Engineer\n\nUpgrade older SEL relays without major rewiring. Adds faster protection\, more features\, and stronger security. Step-by-step migration reduces risk and costs for smaller utilities. \n12:00PM – 12:30PM – Lunch \n12:30PM – 3:00PM – Presentation/Demos: \n\nSEL Custom Panel Solutions – Swathi Patel \, Associate Sales Engineer\n\nFactory-built panels tailored to your exact system design. Cut engineering time and installation costs with ready-to-install solutions. Trusted SEL quality means fewer headaches for utility staff. \n  \n\nSEL 9 Series – Trevor Mattson\, Development Lead Engineer\n\nNext-generation protection with faster and smarter performance. Future-ready with strong cybersecurity and flexible communications. Designed to grow with your utility’s evolving needs. \n  \n\nCan Primary and Secondary Relays Be from the Same Manufacturer? – Raajas Joshi \, Associate Application Engineer – Protection\n\nThey work seamlessly together\, simplifying support and spares. Makes training and integration easier for smaller utilities. \n  \n3:00PM – Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About Your Host:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories\, Inc. \nMaking Electric Power Safer\, More Reliable\, and More Economical \nSEL invents\, designs\, and builds digital products and systems that protect\, automate\, and control critical infrastructure around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability\, safety\, and cost. SEL\, a 100 percent employee-owned company that is headquartered in Pullman\, Washington\, has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. SEL provides unmatched technical support and customer service and a ten-year worldwide warranty. \n10 Tara Blvd Ste. 440\, Nashua\, NH 03062 URL:https://neppa.org/event/industry-day-hosted-by-schweitzer/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Industry Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/INDUSTRY-DAY-October-banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20250630T154304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T123102Z UID:10000489-1760603400-1760619600@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable (Oct 2025) DESCRIPTION:2025 General Foreman RoundtableThursday\, October 16\, 2025 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center\n\nNortheast Public Power is excited to host General Foreman from the region to come together for this interactive roundtable discussion. This year’s General Foreman Roundtable will be held Thursday\, October 16\, 2025 from 8:30am-1:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  \n \n \n \n \nNEPPA’s General Foreman Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among those leading the day-to-day operations of our public power utility operations. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of each topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\n\nGeneral Foreman or those in similar roles \n\n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nRegistration includes coffee and baked goods in the morning and afternoon lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions\, please make note of them when you register.  \n  \n2025 Roundtable Fees: \nMembers $50 \nNon-Members $75 \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the event. Substitutions can be made at any time.  \n  \n \n Register NOW URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-foreman-roundtable-sept-2025/ 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/2025/08/GF-RT-16.9-Sept-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20250108T142928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T131006Z UID:10000469-1761033600-1761303600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation II Program (Session II) DESCRIPTION:  \nBuilding on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.  \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 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.\n \n \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: October 7 – October 10\, 2025 passedSession II: October 21 – October 24\, 2025Session III: November 4 – November 7\, 2025Session IV: November 18 – November 21\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,900 \nNon-Members: $4\,300 \nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \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-ii-program-session-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Substation-II-12.27.24-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20240923T133313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T133313Z UID:10000397-1761033600-1761314400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A (Session 4) 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-4/ LOCATION:MA 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:20251021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T133000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20250113T152943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T141131Z UID:10000473-1761037200-1761226200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Energy Connect Conference DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s 2025 Energy Connect Conference will be held October 21 – 23\, 2025 at the Verve Hotel in Natick MA (1360 Worcester St\, Natick\, MA 01760). \nEnergy Connect is a great way for public power professionals to share ideas\, build connections and gain resources. Speaker topics range from customer service insights and business leadership\, to energy innovation and IT. We have some exciting educational sessions\, roundtables\, networking opportunities\, sponsor exhibits\, and more planned for this year! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW EVENT PAGE URL:https://neppa.org/event/energy-connect-conference/ LOCATION:The Verve Hotel\, 1360 Worcester St.\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Connect Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ECC-2025-3-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20240923T133746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T133746Z UID:10000401-1761638400-1761919200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group B (Session 4) 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-4/ LOCATION:MA 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:20251103T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20250917T114742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T120320Z UID:10000490-1762167600-1762174800@neppa.org SUMMARY:60th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s 60th Anniversary Celebration \nMonday\, November 3\, 2025 \n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nNEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Rd. Littleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n Northeast Public Power invites you to join us in celebrating 60 years of serving Public Power. This 60th Anniversary celebration will include an address from NEPPA leadership\, lunch\, a cake cutting and unveiling of our completed 60th Anniversary memorial bench. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO RSVP\n \n \n \n \n \n All are welcome. No attendance fee. RSVP required.  URL:https://neppa.org/event/60th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/60th-Anniversary-Event-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20250108T143544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T131100Z UID:10000470-1762243200-1762513200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation II Program (Session III) DESCRIPTION:  \nBuilding on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.  \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 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.\n \n \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: October 7 – October 10\, 2025 passedSession II: October 21 – October 24\, 2025 passedSession III: November 4 – November 7\, 2025Session IV: November 18 – November 21\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,900 \nNon-Members: $4\,300 \nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \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-ii-program-session-iii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Substation-II-12.27.24-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20240923T134116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T134116Z UID:10000405-1762243200-1762524000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 (Session 4) 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-4/ LOCATION:MA 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:20251113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20241217T162959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T163054Z UID:10000439-1763024400-1763038800@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-12/ LOCATION:MA 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:20251118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20240923T144353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T145810Z UID:10000416-1763452800-1763474400@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\n\nJune 24 – Hands-on (for years 1 and 2) \n\n\n \nNovember 18 – Hands-on (for years 1 and 2) \n\n\n\n\nJune 25 – Hands-on (for years 3 and 4) \n\n\n \nNovember 19 – Hands-on (for years 3 and 4) \n\n\n\n\nJune 26 – Testing \n\n\n \n \nNovember 20 – Testing \n\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-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:20251118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20250108T143900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T131132Z UID:10000471-1763452800-1763722800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation II Program (Session IV) DESCRIPTION:  \nBuilding on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.  \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 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.\n \n \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: October 7 – October 10\, 2025 passedSession II: October 21 – October 24\, 2025 passedSession III: November 4 – November 7\, 2025 passedSession IV: November 18 – November 21\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must complete the Substation I Program and participate in the Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of the Substation I Program).  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2025 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,900 \nNon-Members: $4\,300 \nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the program.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \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-ii-program-session-iv/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Substation-II-12.27.24-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20240923T145702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T145702Z UID:10000419-1763539200-1763560800@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-hands-on-year-3-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-Makeups-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20240923T135321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T155525Z UID:10000413-1764576000-1764856800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 4) 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-4/ LOCATION:MA 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:20251204T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20240923T142022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T175340Z UID:10000415-1764833400-1764856800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Class of 2025 Graduation DESCRIPTION:The Class of 2025 Apprentice Lineworker Graduation Ceremony will take place at this year’s Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday\, December 4\, 2025. Click below for more information. \n \n MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-class-of-2025-graduation/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-Graduation-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20250113T150544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T121412Z UID:10000472-1764833400-1764856800@neppa.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting & Apprentice Lineworker Graduation\nThursday\, December 4\, 20257:30 am – 2:00 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n  AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester125 Front St\, Worcester\, MA 01608 \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 Our membership meeting is a time to review the past year and learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2026. It’s an opportunity to build relationships with professional colleagues and industry partners. Come meet with old and new friends! \nThis event also includes a graduation ceremony to appreciate and honor our 2025 Apprentice Lineworker Program graduates. We hope you will join us in support our graduating class\, as they become the future of public power.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LEARN MORE & REGISTER\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? Don’t hesitate to call the office our office at (978) 540-2200 or email registar@neppa.org. \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/2025-annual-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:AC Hotel Worcester\, 125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-AMM-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T083452 CREATED:20250103T162339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T112921Z UID:10000463-1765288800-1765292400@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:\nChris Pimentel\, Sr. Accounts StrategistSiemens\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Flexible Load and Grid Management \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description: Inverter-based resource challenges\, extremely constrained supply\, dramatic coincident peak load increases across aging grid infrastructure\, both now and in coming decades\, are impacting distribution performance and reliability in complex ways.  Flexible load management\, increasing distribution grid transparency and broader control offer resilient solution benefits and lower costs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-40/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR