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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211007 CREATED:20251027T182418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T125431Z UID:10000532-1776175200-1776178800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - April 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:\nDan Burwitz\,Cybersecurity Manager forVantage Point\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description: In the realm of cybersecurity\, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer\, revolutionizing both defensive and offensive strategies. This presentation explores the intersection of AI and cybersecurity\, examining its dual nature of fortifying defenses and fueling the capabilities of malicious actors. Vantage Point Solutions discusses the potential of AI to become the ultimate ally or adversary in the ongoing battle for security. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-april/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211007 CREATED:20251027T182355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T145226Z UID:10000531-1773151200-1773154800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - March 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:Eric WhitneyTeam Lead and IT Directorat Insource\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:The AI Catalyst: How to Accelerate Your Business\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description:  \nJoin us for a comprehensive webinar designed to help businesses and organizations navigate the early stages of their AI journey. This session will demystify the “black box” of Artificial Intelligence\, providing actionable guidance on how to transition from observing the trends to actively using the tools. We will cover the essential skills needed to communicate with AI (prompting)\, how to leverage the tools that are already available to you\, and break down the stigma that AI is “too technical” for the average user. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to integrate AI into their workflows. \n  \nAbout Insource: \nInsource Services\, Inc. (Insource) is a consulting organization focused on providing our clients with unsurpassed services in finance and accounting\, human resources\, training\, facilitation\, and information technology. \nFounded in 1993\, Insource offers cost-effective\, outsourced expertise to organizations experiencing growth and change. As a trusted partner\, we can perform all accounting\, finance\, technology\, and human resource functions scaled up or down to meet your unique needs. We also offer training and facilitation services on various topics\, ranging from leadership development to culture building\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, and in compliance areas associated with our core consulting areas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-march/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211007 CREATED:20251027T182333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T122315Z UID:10000530-1770732000-1770735600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - February 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: Todd Bard\, Partner & Co-FounderLEE Thermal Energy Storage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Thermal Energy Storage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description: How thermal energy storage can help off peak surplus power supply and Demand Response Programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-february/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211007 CREATED:20251027T182053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T164253Z UID:10000528-1768312800-1768316400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - January 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:\nHolly Baird\, Owner & Director of Utility Accounts\nKatie Barkley\, Owner & Director of Innovationfor Milepost\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Utility Program Optimization: Aligning Impact\, Operations\, and Strategy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description:In this webinar\, Holly Baird and Katie Barkley from Milepost will share how treating your utility program like a business can lead to better performance\, smarter investments\, and deeper customer alignment. You’ll learn a practical framework built around three core pillars: Customer Desirability\, Program Operations\, and Organizational Alignment\, to help you reflect\, assess\, and strengthen your program’s impact. \nAbout Milepost:Milepost specializes in the human side of energy to make technical solutions work. Through integrated Program Design & Optimization\, and Stakeholder Engagement\, Milepost ungineerers™ build trust among utilities\, energy programs\, and the communities they serve\, enabling them to solve energy challenges more effectively and with broader support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-january/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211007 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211007 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:20250909T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211007 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:20250812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211007 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:20250708T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211007 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:20250610T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211008 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:20250513T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211008 CREATED:20250103T161826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T190846Z UID:10000456-1747144800-1747148400@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:\nFred Amuna\, Engineering Manager – Automation(SEL) Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:\nThe Role of Automation in Modern Utility Operations:Insights on how SCADA and automation can support operational efficiency and grid resilience\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-33/ 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:20250408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211008 CREATED:20250103T161603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T174345Z UID:10000455-1744120800-1744124400@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:\nMarcos MenezesGeneral Manager\, Battery Energy Storage SystemsWEG Electric Corp. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic: Microgrids for Grid Resilience:What is a microgrid? What is it for ? and Why include energy storage systems in a microgrid?\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-32/ 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:20250311T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211008 CREATED:20250103T161048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T185048Z UID:10000454-1741701600-1741705200@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 Presenters:\nTom Heller – Executive Director\, TAPSJane Cirrincione – Assistant General Manager\, Northern California Power Agency \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:What is TAPS and what does TAPS do for Public Power? \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-31/ 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:20250211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211008 CREATED:20241028T150720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T132304Z UID:10000423-1739282400-1739286000@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:\nLoreto Sarracini (Acumen) John McClean (Util-Assist)\, and Justin Neuberger (Paladin Technologies)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Physical Security –How Can NEPPA Members Address the Risks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description: Acumen\, Util-Assist\, and Paladin have partnered to provide a comprehensive end-to-end physical security solution tailored for public power and their associated municipalities. This presentation will describe the current physical security threat landscape for public power\, and will provide pragmatic recommendations for NEPPA members to address these risks. Utility case studies will be provided. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-30/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211008 CREATED:20241028T145514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T001913Z UID:10000422-1736863200-1736866800@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:\nLuke Peffers\, PHD\nCEO and Co-FounderNEXUS Weather & Climate\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Embrace Uncertainty\, Act With Confidence: A New Approach to Weather Forecasting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description: \nJoin Nexus Weather & Climate as we dive into the world of uncertainty\, risk\, and how people will interact with weather in an ever-changing future. Discover how embracing uncertainty can unlock new ways of thinking and build confidence in understanding the world around you. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-29/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Tactical-Tuesday-2025-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211008 CREATED:20240206T174513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T132841Z UID:10000345-1727166600-1727179200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) - Virtual Session II DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2024.  The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions\, The in-person sessions will be held on April 23 – 25 and October 29 – 31\, 2024 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  Each of these 3-day session will include information on leadership challenges\, best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development\, and practical applications. One virtual sessions will be held on June 4th and September 24\, 2024. Each ½-day virtual session will cover additional presentation content that is of interest to the participants\, along with application of learning with coaching and sharing of experiences based on individual learning plan objectives and assignments. \n  \nPUMP is a robust course of study and interaction which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power\, today and in the future.  Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours\, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nTo help position public power to address the growing number of retirements and position changes in the industry\, PUMP is designed for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be an effective leader including: \n  \n• General Managers• General Foremen• Assistant General Managers• Supervisors• Managers or Team Leads• Aspiring Leaders \n  \nThe Program is designed to address varying levels of experience and perspectives\, from utilities of varying sizes and complexities. Participants may have significant management experience and responsibilities\, be individual contributors with oversight\, or individuals expected to rise into management in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes PUMP different? \nNow in its 32nd year\, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn\, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough\, interactive professional development.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n In-Person and Virtual Sessions & Agenda \nThe 6-Day Program is split into two sessions\, held in April and October. \nThe 2-Virtual half day sessions will be in June and September. \nClick here to download the detailed agenda\nProgram Objectives\nThe Public Utility Management Program is designed to accomplish the following objectives: \n\nProvide an overview of leadership philosophy and key leadership concepts\, specifical for Public Power organizations.\nEnable participants to better understand their own leadership styles\, strengths and limitations to support ongoing learning and development\nBuild competencies that encourage leadership development in a diverse work environment\nDevelop specific knowledge\, skills and practices around Public Power including utility operations\, finances\, and management.\nHelp participants build and sustain cultures of safe and effective operations.\nUnderstand and build awareness around trends\, technologies\, challenges and changes that impact the utility of the future.\nCreate an interactive learning environment that supports practical application of concepts and uses real-world utility examples.\nEnsure transfer and application of learning to an on-the-job setting.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Covered \nThe following topics will be covered in the Program: \n  \n• Overview of the Electric Utility Industry• Local Public Power System• Financial Management• Introduction to Leadership• Self-Awareness• Organization Awareness• Character• Community• Empowerment• Service• Customer Relations• Sustainability• Strategic Planning• Governance• Delivering Value to Your Organization as a Leader \n \n \n \n \n \n For more detailed informtion\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nDue to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch\, all program materials\, supplemental assignments\, certificates and special recognition. \nMembers: $3\,195 \nNon-Members: $5\,150 \n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, Apirl 9\, 2024 (two-weeks prior to the start of the Program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to Session I. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nThis session is virtual. \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/public-utility-management-program-pump-virtual-session-ii/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:PUMP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-PUMP-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211008 CREATED:20240206T173643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T132711Z UID:10000344-1717489800-1717502400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) - Virtual Session I DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2024.  The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions\, The in-person sessions will be held on April 23 – 25 and October 29 – 31\, 2024 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  Each of these 3-day session will include information on leadership challenges\, best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development\, and practical applications. One virtual sessions will be held on June 4th and September 24\, 2024. Each ½-day virtual session will cover additional presentation content that is of interest to the participants\, along with application of learning with coaching and sharing of experiences based on individual learning plan objectives and assignments. \n  \nPUMP is a robust course of study and interaction which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power\, today and in the future.  Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours\, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nTo help position public power to address the growing number of retirements and position changes in the industry\, PUMP is designed for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be an effective leader including: \n  \n• General Managers• General Foremen• Assistant General Managers• Supervisors• Managers or Team Leads• Aspiring Leaders \n  \nThe Program is designed to address varying levels of experience and perspectives\, from utilities of varying sizes and complexities. Participants may have significant management experience and responsibilities\, be individual contributors with oversight\, or individuals expected to rise into management in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes PUMP different? \nNow in its 32nd year\, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn\, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough\, interactive professional development.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n In-Person and Virtual Sessions & Agenda \nThe 6-Day Program is split into two sessions\, held in April and October. \nThe 2-Virtual half day sessions will by June and September \nClick here to download the detailed agenda\n  \nProgram Objectives\nThe Public Utility Management Program is designed to accomplish the following objectives: \n\nProvide an overview of leadership philosophy and key leadership concepts\, specifical for Public Power organizations.\nEnable participants to better understand their own leadership styles\, strengths and limitations to support ongoing learning and development\nBuild competencies that encourage leadership development in a diverse work environment\nDevelop specific knowledge\, skills and practices around Public Power including utility operations\, finances\, and management.\nHelp participants build and sustain cultures of safe and effective operations.\nUnderstand and build awareness around trends\, technologies\, challenges and changes that impact the utility of the future.\nCreate an interactive learning environment that supports practical application of concepts and uses real-world utility examples.\nEnsure transfer and application of learning to an on-the-job setting.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Covered \nThe following topics will be covered in the Program: \n  \n• Overview of the Electric Utility Industry• Local Public Power System• Financial Management• Introduction to Leadership• Self-Awareness• Organization Awareness• Character• Community• Empowerment• Service• Customer Relations• Sustainability• Strategic Planning• Governance• Delivering Value to Your Organization as a Leader \n \n \n \n \n \n For more detailed informtion\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nDue to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch\, all program materials\, supplemental assignments\, certificates and special recognition. \nMembers: $3\,195 \nNon-Members: $5\,150 \n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, Apirl 9\, 2024 (two-weeks prior to the start of the Program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to Session I. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nThis session is virtual. \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/public-utility-management-program-pump-virtual-session-i/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:PUMP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-PUMP-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T093000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211008 CREATED:20240514T155635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T182150Z UID:10000378-1717489800-1717493400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Mutual Aid 101 (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Mutual Aid 101 \nJune 4\, 2024 (8:30 am – 9:30 am)Being held virtually on Zoom\nThis is a free\, virtual course for those who want to gain a basic understanding of the Mutual Aid program. We will review how the Mutual Aid program operates\, with a behind the scenes look at the software used. \n \nIt is recommended that you attend this Mutual Aid 101 course in preparation for the in-person Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise held on June 26th. Click here for more details on the Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise. \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 Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n There is no registration fee for this course. You must register by using the button below and the Zoom link to join will be emailed to you prior to the start date.  \n  \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-mutual-aid-101-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mutual-Aid-101-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211008 CREATED:20240320T152315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T141556Z UID:10000374-1713429000-1713434400@neppa.org SUMMARY:@ Your-Site Virtual Training - Personal Protective Equipment DESCRIPTION:Personal Protective Equiptment\n \n \n \n \n \n April 18\, 2024 | Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 am)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAt NEPPA\, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.  \nAs part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue offering live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. \n@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length \nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nYour-Site Virtual(90-minute training (8:30 am – 10:00 am)Dates are subject to change \nRegistration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual TrainingParticipant may register for either an individual sessions: \nNEPPA Member:  $55 per personNon-Member:  $110 per person \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n To register up to 5 participants\, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of more than 5\, please email training@neppa.org. \nOnce NEPPA receives and processes your registration\, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-training-personal-protective-equipment/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/@Your-Site-Virtual-Banner-Less-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T211008 CREATED:20240320T152100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T190942Z UID:10000373-1713342600-1713348000@neppa.org SUMMARY:@ Your-Site Virtual Training - Underground Distribution Review DESCRIPTION:Underground Distribution Review\n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\, 2024 | Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 am)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAt NEPPA\, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.  \nAs part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue offering live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. \n@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length \nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nYour-Site Virtual(90-minute training (8:30 am – 10:00 am)Dates are subject to change \nRegistration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual TrainingParticipant may register for either an individual sessions: \nNEPPA Member:  $55 per personNon-Member:  $110 per person \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n To register up to 5 participants\, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of more than 5\, please email training@neppa.org. \nOnce NEPPA receives and processes your registration\, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-training-underground-distribution-review-2/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/@Your-Site-Virtual-Banner-Less-1-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR