BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.18.0//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: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:20261013T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T150000 DTSTAMP:20260923T183101Z CREATED:20251027T182643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T183101Z UID:10000538-1791900000-1791903600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - October 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:\n\nCharles Doktycz\, Risk and Resilience Analystand Blythe Maue\, Energy Security & Resilience AnalystArgonne National Laboratory\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Regional Weather Resilience Planning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description:  \nThe presentation will highlight data modeling for future weather conditions along with a brief demonstration of Argonne’s free ClimRR data portal. Additionally\, the presentation will discuss stakeholder experiences with data applications using future data for resilience planning\, custom data analysis\, and a resilience planning maturity framework developed at Argonne. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-october/ 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:20261013T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T140000 DTSTAMP:20251119T174157Z CREATED:20251119T174156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T174157Z UID:10000548-1791878400-1792072800@neppa.org SUMMARY:(URD) Underground Residential Distribution Program - October DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program is a 3-day course held \nTuesday\, October 13th – Thursday\, October 15th\, 2026 \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-october/ 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/2025/11/URD-11.28.25-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260713T164804Z CREATED:20260713T163944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T164804Z UID:10000583-1791448200-1791464400@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Manager/Leadership Roundtable - October 2026 DESCRIPTION:General Manager / Leadership RoundtableThursday\, October 8\, 2026 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd.\, Littleton MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leadership can be challenging—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join fellow general managers and utility leaders for an interactive roundtable where real conversations lead to practical solutions. This facilitated\, small group discussion will encourage participants to be candid\, share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and explore the topics that matter most to today’s public power leaders. Bring your questions\, your perspective\, and a willingness to engage—everyone’s voice helps shape the conversation. \n  \nIf you have a suggested topic you would like to discuss please email it to registrar@neppa.org.  \n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis roundtable is designed for utility management personnel only. It is not restricted to those with a General Manager title but open to all those in leadership positions at their utility.   \n\nManagers\nExecutives\nDirectors\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nThis agenda is subject to change \n  \n8:30 am        Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am        Welcome and Introductions \n9:15 am        Open Discussion \n10:15 am     Break \n10:30 am     Open Discussion \nNoon             Lunch and Continued Discussion \n1:00 pm        Adjourn \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Hyland\, PE\n Executive Director\, Northeast Public Power Association \n \nMichael ‘Mike’ Hyland is currently the Executive Director of the Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA)\, located in Littleton\, Massachusetts. Mike took over the helm of NEPPA in May 2022 after a 40 year utility career that started inside a #6 fuel oil generation plant at Philadelphia Electric. \nPrior to his role at NEPPA\, Mike was the Energy & Technical Programs Manager for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) in Hughesville\, Maryland\, and his main responsibility was the oversight of the Solar Interconnection and Electric Vehicle programs. \nBefore his stint at SMECO\, Mr. Hyland served as the Senior Vice President of Engineering Services at the American Public Power Association (APPA) in Washington DC for 24 years. In that position\, he was responsible for all the engineering\, safety\, cyber security\, reliability\, system planning\, mutual aid and operations for the associations 2000+ municipal utilities operating in the United States. \nMike is a Professional Engineer with an Electrical Engineering degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia\, is co-inventor on three US Patents\, and now resides in Nashua\, NH. Mike has been married to his wife Colleen for over 33 years. Together they have raised three engineering children: Reid\, Erik and Jodie. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note them on your registration. \n  \nRegistration Fees for 2026: \n\n\n\nMembers: $ 50\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $ 75\n\n\n\n\n \n \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the event.  Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nLodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n LODGING INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n​ URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-manager-leadership-roundtable-october-2026/ 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/2026/07/GM-RT-2026-Oct-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260722T165715Z CREATED:20260326T130550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T165715Z UID:10000578-1791361800-1791378000@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable (Fall 2026) DESCRIPTION:General Foreman Roundtable (Fall 2026)October 7\, 2026 (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 Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026 from 8:30am-1:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  \n \nThis General Foreman Roundtable is an open\, experience-based discussion focused on the real decisions General Foremen face in electric utility work. This session is designed as a moderated peer-to-peer conversation. Seasoned and newer General Foremen alike are encouraged to share their experiences\, perspectives\, and lessons learned—from decisions made under pressure\, to managing risk in the field\, to building and maintaining trust with crews. \nThe goal is simple: learn from each other. By openly discussing what works\, what doesn’t\, and what we’ve learned along the way\, we strengthen our leadership\, improve safety\, and grow together as professionals. Bring your experience\, your questions\, and your willingness to engage \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics to Be Discussed\nTopics are still being finalized. Check back closer to the event date! \nIf you wish to submit a topic for discussion\, please email training@neppa.org and we will add it to the agenda.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\n\nGeneral Foreman or those in similar roles \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nThis tentative agenda is still being finalized and is therefore subject to change. \n  \n8:30 am       Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am       Welcome & Scope of GF Roundtable by Faciliator \n9:15 am      Opening Presentation or Group Discussion \n10:15 am    Break \n10:30 am    Group Discussion \n12:00 pm    Lunch and Open Group Discussion \n1:00 pm      Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitators\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Codie Perry\n Manager of Safety & Training\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Codie graduated from Pratt Community College Line School in 2014 with an associate degree in Electrical Power Technology. He then worked for Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell\, Oklahoma\, where he spent 11 years. In that time\, he received his Lineworker Certificate from Northwest Lineman College. In 2019\, Codie received the “Above and Beyond” Award from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for providing emergency care for an individual in a vehicle accident while he was on the job. In his free time\, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with my family. Codie is NEPPA’s Manager of Safety and Training\, moving to New Hampshire in early 2025 to join the NEPPA team. \n \n \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  \n2026 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. Requests for cancellations and/or substitutions must be sent in writing to training@neppa.org.  \n  \n \n register now\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 contact us at registrar@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-foreman-roundtable-fall-2026/ 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/2026/03/2026-Oct-GF-Roundtable-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000 DTSTAMP:20260325T163430Z CREATED:20251219T131123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163430Z UID:10000561-1791273600-1791468000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session II) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the 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\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026\nSession II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026\nSession III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026\nSession IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026\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.  \n\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\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 TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:\nNEPPA Safety\nSubstation design 1\nSubstation communication systems \nWeek 2:\nNEPPA NESC review\nSubstation special elements\nSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:\nSubstation design 2\nSubstation system protection\nSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:\nRelays\nTransformer testing\nCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO BRING\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\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 register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LODGING\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please visit our lodging information page for discounted group rates.\n \n Lodging Information\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/2026-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/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T140000 DTSTAMP:20260909T115223Z CREATED:20260908T183137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T115223Z UID:10000587-1791273600-1791295200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hendrix Aerial Cable Installation Training DESCRIPTION: 2026 HENDRIX AERIAL CABLE INSTALLATION TRAINING\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2026 (8:00 am – 2:00 pm)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nNEPPA has partnered with Marmon Utility/Hendrix to provide a training on how to install Hendrix aerial cable. This 1-day course will include classroom instruction in the morning\, followed by hands-on training in our pole yard. Participants will learn how to install a Hendrix line\, as well as remove insulation and install tape on the line.  \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \n \n \n \n \n \n This training is recommended for all operations personnel who install and maintain Hendrix aerial cable in their utilities. This is a basic training that does not require previous experience.   \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect\n \n \n \n \n \n \nTechnical training from Hendrix Experts\nHands-on training with products in NEPPA’s training yard\nAbility to learn and ask questions in a classroom environment on Hendrix installation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scott Larsen\, Field Service Representative\n Marmon Utility\, LLC. \n Scott Larsen is an experienced utility professional with more than 38 years in the electric utility industry. He began his career in May 1987 with the Littleton Light Department\, where he dedicated 33 years of service. Starting as an apprentice\, Scott advanced through the ranks to become a First Class Lineman\, Truck Foreman\, and ultimately General Line Foreman\, a leadership role he held for the final 8 years of his tenure. \nFollowing his retirement from Littleton Light Department\, Scott continued to share his extensive knowledge and field expertise by serving as a trainer with NEPPA for approximately one year. He then transitioned into his current role as a Field Service Representative with Marmon Utility\, where he has spent the past 5 years supporting utility operations and industry professionals. \nThroughout his career\, Scott has built a reputation for strong leadership\, hands-on technical expertise\, and a deep commitment to safety\, training\, and service excellence in the utility field. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee/tea and lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accommodate. \n2026 Registration Fees: \nMembers:  $100Non-Members:    $200 \n\nCancellation Policy \nCancellations can be made up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions are accepted at any time. \n  \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n lodging information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hendrix-aerial-cable-installation-training/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hendrix-2026-2-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T113000 DTSTAMP:20260917T152709Z CREATED:20260910T162846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T152709Z UID:10000588-1791194400-1791199800@neppa.org SUMMARY:ISO New England Capacity Auction (CAR) Reforms Discussion DESCRIPTION:ISO New England Capacity Auction Reforms (CAR) Discussion\nMonday\, October 5\, 2026 (10:00 am – 11:30 am)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nPlease join other NEPPA members for a discussion on ISO’s Capacity Auction Reforms (CAR) project. Get an inside look at ISO New England’s proposed capacity market reforms set to take effect June 2028 and what they could mean for public power. Public Power’s NEPOOL representatives will break down the shift from auctions held 39 months before the delivery period to seasonal prompt auctions held just one month in advance. They will highlight how the new Prompt and Seasonal design compares with today’s Forward Capacity Market and Auction structure\, and what the changes could mean for capacity resource participation levels\, capacity requirements\, and consumer impacts. \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is recommended for General Managers and other Utility Leadership Roles\, Engineers\, Planners\, Power Supply Personnel and all those interested in this topic.  \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPresentation by NEPOOL representatives\nAbility to learn and ask questions in a classroom environment\nTime for sharing and interactive roundtable discussion\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David A. Cavanaugh\, Senior Vice President of Regulatory & Market Affairs\n Energy New England (ENE) \n Dave is responsible for establishment and implementation of regulatory strategies that support and forward the interests of ENE and its customers in the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) stakeholder processes\, with ISO New England LLC (ISO-NE)\, New England States Committee On Electric (NESCOE)\, and at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). \nDave has over 41 years of experience in the electric energy industry\, having held positions in merchant power\, Public Power\, Investor-Owned Utility\, and ISO/RTO organizations. \nDave rejoined ENE in 2017 after spending 3 years with NRG Energy LLC as Director\, Regulatory & Market Affairs for the New England Markets. Prior to his first engagement with ENE\, Dave spent 13 years with ISO New England in various leadership roles in the Market Operations division\, including Director of Market Services. In the early part of his career Dave spent 15 years at Northeast Utilities (now Eversource) where he held numerous positions ranging in scope from generating plant operations\, corporate support staff\, and conservation and load management. \nIn 2024 Dave added the role of Executive Director\, ENE Transmission LLC (ENE-T) to his leadership positions. ENE-T is a wholly owned subsidiary of ENE focused on participation in New England regional transmission projects. \nDave served\, in his elected roles\, as Chair of the NEPOOL Participants Committee from 2021- 2023 and since 2019 as Vice-Chair of the NEPOOL Publicly Owned Entity (POE) sector. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Forshaw\, Principal\n Energy Market Advisors LLC. \n Brian Forshaw has been responsible for power supply planning\, resource procurement\, portfolio management\, strategic planning\, and enterprise risk management on behalf of municipal electric utilities for over 35 years. \nAfter spending his first summer after graduating from college scalping Red Sox tickets\, Brian worked for two years for Thomte & Co.\, a commodity futures trading advisor. He began working for the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC) in 1980 as it began operations.   \nBrian has been involved in virtually every wholesale electric market design initiative put forward by ISO-NE and its stakeholder advisory group\, the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL). He has been elected as the sector Vice-Chair of the Publicly-Owned Entities Sector and served as the NEPOOL Chairman during 2010 and 2011. \nBrian has more experience and knowledge of the ISO-NE processes and rules\, and how they affect New England electric consumers and public power systems\, than virtually anyone else in the region.  He has been directly involved in development and review of every major market design initiative in New England since the mid-1990s.  Few in the region can demonstrate such depth and breadth of leadership experience with a focus on doing what is right for electric consumers. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Murphy\, Manager of Regulatory and Market Services \n Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) \n Daniel Murphy is the Manager of Regulatory and Market Services at MMWEC. In this role\, he advocates for MMWEC and its Member municipal electric distribution utilities in the NEPOOL Stakeholder Process. Daniel also oversees MMWEC’s participation in the ISO-NE wholesale markets\, focusing on optimizing the performance of MMWEC’s generation assets. With a strong background in energy policy and market operations\, he is dedicated to advancing public power interests in New England. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Westfield State University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration \nThis is a free event for members! Although there is no fee collected\, we do require advanced registration.  \nRegistration includes coffee/tea and lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accommodate. \n  \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n lodging information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/iso-new-england-capacity-auction-car-reforms-discussion/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CAR-Reforms-Discussion-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T165904Z CREATED:20251027T165904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165904Z UID:10000513-1790668800-1790949600@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  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-a-session-4-2/ 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/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T130000 DTSTAMP:20260824T111238Z CREATED:20260505T125932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T111238Z UID:10000581-1790668800-1790859600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Energy Connect Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration Now Open!\n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s 2026 Energy Connect Conference will be held September 29 – October 1\, 2026 at the Hilton Mystic (20 Coogan Blvd\, Mystic\, CT 06355). \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 LEARN MORE & REGISTER URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-energy-connect-conference/ LOCATION:Hilton Mystic\, 20 Coogan Blvd\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Connect Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-July-31-2026-at-11.02.52-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T113000 DTSTAMP:20260209T161513Z CREATED:20260209T161204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T161513Z UID:10000569-1790157600-1790163000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 PUMP Program - Session 3 (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) is back and better than ever\, including new instructors\, new topics and more interactive sessions. \nThe PUMP program is held in two 3-day in-person sessions on April 14 – 16 and October 27 – 29\, 2026 from 8:30am-4:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460)\, in addition to two shorter virtual sessions\, held September 9th and September 23rd\, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am. Please note: a reception\, dinner and certificate ceremony will be held for attendees on October 28th from 4:00pm-7:00pm in Groton\, MA.  \nPUMP is a robust course of study which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of municipal and co-op utilities. The purpose of this program is to provide best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development and practical application for current and future public power leaders. Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program.\n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION\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\nGeneral Managers\nGeneral Foremen\nAssistant General Managers\nSupervisors\nManagers or Team Leads\nAspiring 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 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\, March 31\, 2026 (two-weeks prior to the start of the program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to day 1.\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nThese in-person training sessions will be held at: \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-pump-program-session-3-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:PUMP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-PUMP-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T165649Z CREATED:20251027T165649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165649Z UID:10000512-1790064000-1790344800@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  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-session-3-2/ 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/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260325T163349Z CREATED:20251218T182819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163349Z UID:10000560-1790064000-1790258400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session I) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the 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 Course Completion Certificate from NEPPA. \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**Students will be asked to bring a laptop to class for weekly testing** \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026Session II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026Session III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026Session IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026 \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 program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\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 TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:NEPPA SafetySubstation design 1Substation communication systems \nWeek 2:NEPPA NESC reviewSubstation special elementsSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:Substation design 2Substation system protectionSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:RelaysTransformer testingCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program.  \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO BRING\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\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 register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LODGING\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please visit our lodging information page for discounted group rates.  \n \n Lodging Information\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/2026-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/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T165526Z CREATED:20251027T165526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165526Z UID:10000511-1789459200-1789740000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group B (Session 3) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-b-session-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260210T175510Z CREATED:20260210T134404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T175510Z UID:10000571-1789459200-1789653600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Crew Leadership DESCRIPTION:Crew Leadership\n \n \n \n \n \n September 15 – 17\, 2026 – NEPPA’s Training Center (200 New Estate Rd.\, Littleton\, MA)3-day program (8:00 am – 2:00 pm) \nThe Crew Leadership Program is meant to equip participants with next-level leadership tools to run stronger crews\, improve performance in the field\, and drive efficient\, standards-compliant operations.  \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nCurrent or aspiring crew leaders\nLineworkers or operations employees\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \nUpon completion of this two-day program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\nDevelop an understanding of different leadership styles and their applications in a crew setting.\nPractice tactics and strategies to transition from an employee to a leader.\nCultivate practical communication skills to convey instructions\, provide feedback\, and resolve conflicts within the crew.\nEnhance problem-solving abilities to address challenges and obstacles that arise during crew activities.\nAcquire knowledge of team dynamics and how to foster a positive and productive work environment within the crew.\nLearn techniques for motivating and inspiring crew members to achieve common goals and objectives.\nGain proficiency in decision-making processes relevant to crew operations\, considering safety\, efficiency\, and resource management factors.\nDevelop organizational skills to plan and coordinate crew tasks\, schedules\, and resources effectively.\nUnderstand the importance of accountability and responsibility as a leader within the crew\, including the ability to take ownership of mistakes and learn from them.\nExplore strategies for building trust and rapport among crew members to enhance collaboration and cohesion.\nEvaluate personal leadership strengths and areas for growth and create a plan for continuous self-improvement as a crew leader.\nUnderstand the management of emergent situations that require mutual aid assistance and coordination.\n\nPlease note: These objectives serve as a framework for a comprehensive crew leadership course that addresses various aspects of leadership within the utility. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites \nThe ideal participant has at least 3 – 5 years experience working in the field.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and Lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration form. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$995\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,550\n\n\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until two week prior to the class start date. Substitutions can 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 \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Codie Perry\n Manager of Safety & Training\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Codie graduated from Pratt Community College Line School in 2014 with an associate degree in Electrical Power Technology. He then worked for Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell\, Oklahoma\, where he spent 11 years. In that time\, he received his Lineworker Certificate from Northwest Lineman College. In 2019\, Codie received the “Above and Beyond” Award from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for providing emergency care for an individual in a vehicle accident while he was on the job. In his free time\, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with my family. Codie is NEPPA’s Manager of Safety and Training\, moving to New Hampshire in early 2025 to join the NEPPA team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please click below to view information on discounted rates. \n \n CLICK HERE FOR LODGING INFORMATION\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/2026-crew-leadership/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Crew Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Crew-Leadership-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T113000 DTSTAMP:20260209T161540Z CREATED:20260209T161136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T161540Z UID:10000568-1788948000-1788953400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 PUMP Program - Session 2 (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) is back and better than ever\, including new instructors\, new topics and more interactive sessions. \nThe PUMP program is held in two 3-day in-person sessions on April 14 – 16 and October 27 – 29\, 2026 from 8:30am-4:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460)\, in addition to two shorter virtual sessions\, held September 9th and September 23rd\, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am. Please note: a reception\, dinner and certificate ceremony will be held for attendees on October 28th from 4:00pm-7:00pm in Groton\, MA.  \nPUMP is a robust course of study which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of municipal and co-op utilities. The purpose of this program is to provide best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development and practical application for current and future public power leaders. Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program.\n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION\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\nGeneral Managers\nGeneral Foremen\nAssistant General Managers\nSupervisors\nManagers or Team Leads\nAspiring 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 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\, March 31\, 2026 (two-weeks prior to the start of the program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to day 1.\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nThese in-person training sessions will be held at: \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-pump-program-session-2-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:PUMP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-PUMP-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T150000 DTSTAMP:20260805T184631Z CREATED:20251027T182621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T184631Z UID:10000537-1788876000-1788879600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - September 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:\nShayne RoseVice President\, North America\,Smart Cities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:\nThe Public Power Edge: Transforming Utility Infrastructure into a Revenue-Generating Smart City Platform\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Description: \nThis presentation details how municipal-owned electric utilities can leverage their existing streetlight networks to deliver advanced smart city services directly to their local government and commercial customer base. By deploying Juganu’s cableless smart lighting fixtures\, utilities can generate new revenue streams through internal municipal partnerships and commercial analytics\, while dramatically improving citywide visibility\, productivity\, and risk management through edge-driven analytics. \nAbout the Company: \nJuganu  is a smart infrastructure company that embeds high-bandwidth edge networks\, computer vision\, and IoT sensors directly into municipal and utility lighting assets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-september/ 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:20260908T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000 DTSTAMP:20260203T185003Z CREATED:20251117T183535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T185003Z UID:10000545-1788854400-1789048800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Metering II Program DESCRIPTION:The Metering II Program is a 3-day course heldTuesday\, September 8th – Thursday\, September 10th\, 2026 from 8am-2pm 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 COURSE PREREQUISITES\nStudents must complete NEPPA’s Metering I program prior to taking this course or have significant metering experience. \n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for: \n– Experienced Meter Technicians \n– Lineworkers \n– New Utility Engineers \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.\nLearn how to apply 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n TESTING\nThis Program includes a Final Exam to demonstrate comprehension of the material. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS\nStudents are provided a course binder with printed materials.  \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE LOCATION\nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA\nAgenda details are subject to change. \n  \nDay 1 – Tuesday 8:00am – 2:00pmElectric CircuitsPolyphase Systems \nDay 2 – Wednesday – 8:00am – 2:00pmDemand and Time of Use MetersInstrument TransformersAC Power Measurements \nDay 3 – Thursday – 8:00am – 2:00pmMeter ApplicationsBilling Constants for Complex Metering Instructions (CMI) ApplicationsComplex Metering Instructions (CMI) Circuit Phase Measurements & Plotting \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees includes coffee/tea and lunch each day. \nMembers: $1\,600 \nNon-Members: $2\,500 \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 register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LODGING\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates.  \n \n Lodging Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/metering-ii-program-3/ 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/2025/11/METERING-II-16.9-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T143000 DTSTAMP:20260729T164946Z CREATED:20260603T152901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T164946Z UID:10000582-1788852600-1789050600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hot Work Essentials (Sept 2026) DESCRIPTION:2026 Hot Work Essentials – NEW THIS YEAR!\nTuesday\, September 8\, 2026 – Thursday\, September 10\, 2026 (7:30 am – 2:30 pm)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nThe 3-day course is designed to explain and demonstrate the need for lineworkers to apply cover-up while working on energized conductors\, parts\, and equipment (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269(l) Working on or Near Energized Parts). This course will include classroom instruction as well as field training using the techniques learned. Students will understand how to apply cover-up\, gloving\, and sleeves\, with proper work methods. \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \n \n \n \n \n \n Lineworkers at every level will benefit from this course\, whether it be a refresher for experienced lineworkers to touch up their skills and ensure a culture of safety is top-of-mind or an apprentice lineworker who wants the experience of working on energized equipment in a controlled environment. Hands-on training will be done at our training facility where all equipment is “dead”. \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics to be Discussed\n \n \n \n \n \n \nExplain the hierarchy of controls\nDiscuss the history of rubber gloving\nWorking from the pole and from a bucket truck\nDiscussing problems and solutions\nExplain working positions\nApply the commonsense rule\nMinimum approach distance\nEmployee protection\, the work zone bubble\nTypes of protective cover-up\nDiscuss the importance of a job brief\nRemoval of cover-up\n\n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring\n \n \n \n \n \n \nRubber gloves\nSleeves (suggested)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ken Rollins\n Trainer\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Ken has been involved with the utility business for over 47 years\, starting in the Danvers Water Dept. in the mid-seventies.  He transferred to Danvers Electric Light in the mid-eighties going through his apprenticeship to become a journeyman lineman. In 1990\, he was hired by Middleton Electric as a First Class Lineman and was promoted to Crew Leader\, then Line Foreman and then became the Facilities Coordinator. \nHe has been involved with multiple Mutual Aid Storm related emergencies as a lineman and supervisor all over New England\, Florida and the Virgin Islands. His knowledge and skills have greatly benefited the NEPPA team in NEPPA safety meetings as well as the NEPPA Apprentice program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Codie Perry\n Manager of Safety & Training\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Codie graduated from Pratt Community College Line School in 2014 with an associate degree in Electrical Power Technology. He then worked for Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell\, Oklahoma\, where he spent 11 years. In that time\, he received his Lineworker Certificate from Northwest Lineman College. In 2019\, Codie received the “Above and Beyond” Award from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for providing emergency care for an individual in a vehicle accident while he was on the job. In his free time\, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with my family. Codie is NEPPA’s Manager of Safety and Training\, moving to New Hampshire in early 2025 to join the NEPPA team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee/tea and lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accomodate. \n2026 Registration Fees: \nMembers:  $695Non-Members:    $895 \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations can be made up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions are accepted at any time. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n lodging information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hot-work-essentials-sept-2026/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hot Work Essentials ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hot-Work-Essentials-2026-16.9-SEPT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T165455Z CREATED:20251027T165455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165455Z UID:10000510-1788249600-1788530400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group A (Session 3) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-a-session-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T140000 DTSTAMP:20260824T133716Z CREATED:20251121T190245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T133716Z UID:10000551-1788249600-1788271200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Industry Day - Hosted by HasGo DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026 | 8:00 am – 2:00 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 event is open to all utility members\, but geared towards operations personnel and management. \nContinental breakfast and lunch will be served. \nThis event is free for 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 Presentations and Demos will be done by a representative from Eaton/Cooper. \n  \nPresentation Topics to include: \n– Recloser overview \n– Fusing \n– Coordination basics \n– Capacitors \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Matt VartanianSales EngineerHasGo Power Equipment Sales585-768-8500 (office)mattv@hasgopower.comhttps://hasgopower.com/ URL:https://neppa.org/event/industry-day-hosted-by-hasgo/ 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/2025/11/2026-INDUSTRY-DAY-HASGO-Sept-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184432Z CREATED:20250116T160126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T184432Z UID:10000474-1786888800-1787137200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s 2026 Annual Conference\nAugust 16 – 19\, 2026\nMargaritaville Resort1225 Iyannough Rd.\, Hyannis MA 02601\n \n \n \n \n \n Spark new ideas and strengthen industry connections during these four dynamic days\, packed with a variety of expert learning sessions\, collaborative roundtable conversations\, interactive sponsor showcases and countless opportunities for connection. Recharge your professional development and power up your perspective. Join us as we move public power forward to shape what the future looks like for our industry. \n \n Click Here for more details URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Margaritaville Resort\, 1225 Iyannough Rd\, Hyannis\, MA\, 02601\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Annual-Conference-Hyannis-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T124625Z CREATED:20251027T182558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T124625Z UID:10000536-1786456800-1786460400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - August 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:\nSolarAPP+\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:\nCheck back closer to the date!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About SolarAPP+ \nThe SolarAPP Foundation is a nonprofit organization backed by the U.S. Department of Energy focused on helping local governments reduce the soft costs associated with reviewing and permitting residential solar projects. SolarAPP+ is an automated plan review platform that helps standardize code compliance checks and improve permit quality and consistency for AHJs. \nTo date\, SolarAPP+ has been adopted by 350+ jurisdictions nationwide and has helped save an estimated 135\,000+ staff hours\, equivalent to roughly $3.5M in local government staff time savings. One of the biggest benefits we hear from communities is not just speed\, but fewer failed inspections\, fewer incomplete applications\, and more consistency for contractors working across neighboring jurisdictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-august/ 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:20260811T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T165249Z CREATED:20251027T165249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165249Z UID:10000509-1786435200-1786716000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group B (Session 3) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-b-session-3-2/ 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/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T165220Z CREATED:20251027T165220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165220Z UID:10000508-1785830400-1786111200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A (Session 3) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-a-session-3-2/ 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/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T165029Z CREATED:20251027T165029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165029Z UID:10000506-1784620800-1784901600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group A (Session 3) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\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\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \n  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-a-session-3-2/ 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/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260126T183830Z CREATED:20251027T182536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T183830Z UID:10000535-1784037600-1784041200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - July 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:\nScott Mossbrooks\,Senior Director\,Wesco &Hernan Nucci\,Vice President – Technology and Innovation\,Wesco\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Building Situational Awareness Across the Distribution Grid\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description:Maintaining reliability in a changing distribution environment requires timely awareness of both field conditions and downstream grid performance. This session examines how utilities are connecting inspection insights with low voltage system data to gain a clearer view of conditions across the feeder. Attendees will see how improved situational awareness supports faster response\, better coordination\, and more informed operational decisions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-july/ 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:20260714T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T182555Z CREATED:20260415T182551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182555Z UID:10000579-1784016000-1784203200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Cybersecurity in a Resource Constrained Environment for Public and Rural Utilities DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n PER-338 Cybersecurity in a Resource Constrained Environment for Public and Rural Utilities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(16 hr. Instructor-Led Course) \n  \nOffered through the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) and developed by Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI)\, this course examines cybersecurity in the context of community and critical infrastructure protection. It bridges policy\, operations\, and technology to help decision-makers and technology professionals understand how digital risk affects essential services and how to strengthen resilience through informed planning and investment. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \nNortheast Public Power Association (NEPPA) Training Center200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460 \n  \nDates: \nStudents need to attend all three sessions to achieve course certification \nJuly 14\, 2026   8 am – 2:30 pm (includes 30 minute lunch break) \nJuly 15\, 2026 8 am – 2:30 pm (includes 30 minute lunch break) \nJuly 16\, 2026 8 am – 12 noon \n  \nCourse Description: \nThe course introduces foundational cybersecurity principles in the context of community and critical infrastructure protection. Through classroom instruction\, guided labs\, and applied exercises\, participants explore common threats\, examine open-source tools for monitoring networks and systems\, and review key cybersecurity standards and policies. Using these concepts\, participants will develop a practical outline for a cybersecurity program that reflects their organization’s resources and operational realities\, incorporating both technical and administrative controls to support ongoing program development and implementation. \n  \nUpon completion of this course\, students will be able to: \n\nDescribe common and current cybersecurity risks to communities and their critical infrastructure.\nCategorize and communicate fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and how they apply to their organization and/or community.\nDescribe the purpose and basic configuration of common open-source cybersecurity tools.\nDescribe common cybersecurity policies\, their purpose\, and how those policies impact their organization and/or community.\n\nTarget Audience: \nDesigned for decision-makers and technology professionals supporting community organizations and critical infrastructure sectors. Typical participants include community leaders\, utility managers\, emergency management coordinators\, IT and OT personnel\, cybersecurity staff\, finance managers\, operations managers\, and human resources managers. The course is particularly relevant for those in public and rural utilities\, local government\, and essential service operations who must balance cybersecurity responsibilities with limited resources and shared accountability across departments. \n  \nPrerequisites: \nParticipants should be comfortable using computers and have a general awareness of networked systems. Prior cybersecurity experience is not required\, and the course is equally valuable for experienced IT and OT professionals seeking to stay current with evolving practices. \nRequired Materials: \nParticipants are required to have a laptop computer that can access a public wifi connection. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n There is no fee to attend but advanced registration is required. \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNUARI\, as a member of the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC)\, is a FEMA training provider. \nQuestions about registration\, contact us at  – nuaritraining@nuari.org \n**April 1\, 2026 – with the government shutdown\, you may have trouble obtaining an SID number. If this is your situation\, please simply enter nine zeroes in the SID field below. \nA FEMA Student Identification (SID) number is necessary for registering and participating in any training offered by FEMA\, as well as for the registration systems and enrollment processes of all FEMA training providers. The FEMA SID will serve as your unique identifier and be used to maintain the record of any FEMA training you attend. Obtaining and registering with FEMA’s Student Identification system is a one-time step\, and the number can then be used to take training with FEMA or any FEMA training provider. Registering with a FEMA SID number ensures NUARI and the NCPC can continue to provide training at no cost\, made available through congressionally designated funding awarded by FEMA’s U.S. Department of Homeland Security National Training and Education Division. For further information about the FEMA SID number\, please see https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID/ \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Print Course Flyer URL:https://neppa.org/event/cybersecurity-in-a-resource-constrained-environment-for-public-and-rural-utilities/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-15-140457.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260113T172455Z CREATED:20251118T131550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T172455Z UID:10000546-1783497600-1783522800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Chainsaw Safety for Utility Operations DESCRIPTION:In Partnership with:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 1-day hands-on skill training is held in-person on Wednesday\, July 8th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460). The session involves a mix of classroom learning and skill based practice in the yard.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for Electric Lineworkers and Operations Personnel who may we required to do tree work in daily operations or mutual aid deployments.  There are no prerequistes for this course and it is open to new hires as well as those who have recieved previous training and need a refresher on applicable knowledge or skills in identified areas. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Overview\nNATS S-160 Portable Chainsaw Utility Applications course provides an introduction to the function\, maintenance and use of portable chainsaws\, and their technical application for utility infrastructure. The course meets the challenges utility workers face when a chainsaw is used for pole\, cross arm\, and tree removal operations located in proximity to utilities and targets such as roads\, buildings\, and related infrastructure where specialized technical skills and equipment are required to cut material into designated drop zones. Specialty cutting techniques and equipment will be explained\, demonstrated by instructors as well as available for participants to practice skills in a hands-on setting.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nTo register\, please click the button below. Upon completion of the Program\, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \n2026 Registration fees are as follows: \nNEPPA Members: $555Non-Members: $655 \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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. URL:https://neppa.org/event/chainsaw-safety-for-utility-operations-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Chainsaw Safety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Chainsaw-Safety-16.9-updated.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260325T161413Z CREATED:20251027T172456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161413Z UID:10000526-1781679600-1781794800@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Apprentice Lineworker Program Skill Assessment Rodeo DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s annual Apprentice Lineworker Program Skill Assessment Rodeo will be held Wednesday\, June 17 – Thursday\, June 18\, 2026 at NEPPA’s Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nEach year\, students from our apprentice lineworker program participate in a Skill Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. Students are assigned to one of the two Rodeo days based on their year in the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Managers\, supervisors\, guests\, students and vendors are welcome to this event. Please RSVP in advance to communications@neppa.org and check-in at the registration desk upon arrival.\n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE EVENT DETAILS URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-apprentice-lineworker-program-skill-assessment-rodeo/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program,Apprentice Skills Assessment Rodeo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Apprentice-LW-Rodeo-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T125232Z CREATED:20260204T190615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T125232Z UID:10000565-1781078400-1781103600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise DESCRIPTION:2026 Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise \nJune 10\, 2026 (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nNEPPA’s Annual Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise will be held Wednesday\, June 10th\, beginning at 8:00 am. This one-day workshop will allow utility representatives the opportunity to ‘game play’ in a realistic disaster scenario. Attendees will learn how national and local NEPPA Mutual Aid programs operate and participate in discussion about how these programs can be improved. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “This tabletop exercise provided a realistic\, highly valuable simulation that validated NEPPA’s core response plan while highlighting critical operational gaps. The progressive injects successfully challenged our cross-departmental coordination\, confirming strong internal communication but revealing bottlenecks in external PR and vendor management delegation. Thanks to excellent facilitation and a constructive “hot wash” debrief\, we walked away with clear\, actionable next steps\, including updating our communication tree and refining specific scribe roles to better support the Incident Commander during a real crisis.” \n Kim Schneider\n Strategic Partnerships Director\, Flory Line Construction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGeneral Managers\nAssistant General Managers\nGeneral/Working Foreman/Lineworkers\nOperations Personnel\nEngineering Personnel\nMutual Aid Coordinators\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nThis agenda is subject to change. \n\n\n\n8:00 am – 8:30 am\nCoffee and Registration\n\n\n8:30 am – 9:30 am\nMutual Aid Overview\n\n\n9:30 am – 9:45 am\nIntroductions\n\n\n9:45 am – 10:15 am\nExercise Overview/Scenario\n\n\n10:15 am – 10:30 am\nBreak\n\n\n10:30am – 12:00 pm\nTabletop Exercise\n\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 am\nLunch and Presentation\n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm\nTabletop Exercise\n\n\n2:30 pm – 3:00 pm\nWrap-up\n\n\n3:00 pm\nAdjourn\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Hyland\, PE\n Executive Director\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Michael ‘Mike’ Hyland is currently the Executive Director of the Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA)\, located in Littleton\, Massachusetts. Mike took over the helm of NEPPA in May 2022 after a 40 year utility career that started inside a #6 fuel oil generation plant at Philadelphia Electric. \nPrior to his role at NEPPA\, Mike was the Energy & Technical Programs Manager for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) in Hughesville\, Maryland\, and his main responsibility was the oversight of the Solar Interconnection and Electric Vehicle programs. \nBefore his stint at SMECO\, Mr. Hyland served as the Senior Vice President of Engineering Services at the American Public Power Association (APPA) in Washington DC for 24 years. In that position\, he was responsible for all the engineering\, safety\, cyber security\, reliability\, system planning\, mutual aid and operations for the associations 2000+ municipal utilities operating in the United States. \nMike is a Professional Engineer with an Electrical Engineering degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia\, is co-inventor on three US Patents\, and now resides in Nashua\, NH. Mike has been married to his wife Colleen for over 33 years. Together they have raised three engineering children: Reid\, Erik and Jodie.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee/tea and light continental breakfast as well as lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accomodate. \n2026 Registration Fees: \nMembers: $189Non-Members: $255 \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations can be made up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the event. Substitutions are accepted at any time. \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n lodging information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-mutual-aid-disaster-exercise/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mutual-Aid-Disaster-Exercise-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR