BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20260419T090742 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:20260414T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090742 CREATED:20260209T160859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183438Z UID:10000567-1776155400-1776355200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 PUMP Program - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:This Class is Sold Out!\nEmail us at registrar@neppa.org to be added to the waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n This Class is Sold Out!\nEmail us at registrar@neppa.org to be added to the waitlist\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 Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-pump-program-session-1/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States 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:20260414T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251218T134051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T162520Z UID:10000558-1776153600-1776348000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation I Program (Session III) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program has been redesigned for 2026! We are excited to offer new content and more interactive learning in this program. Substation I is held in 4 in-person sessions\, each lasting 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) from 8:00am – 2:00pm.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \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  \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: March 17 – 19\, 2026\nSession II: March 31 – April 2\, 2026\nSession III: April 14 – 16\, 2026\nSession IV: April 28 – 30\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n\nRecognize safety hazards in a substation\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\nIdentify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\nDemonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\nAbility to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\nRecognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics to be Discussed\nWeek 1: \nApplied mathematics \nBasic electrical theory \nNEPPA Safety \nWeek 2: \nElectrical systems \nSubstation maps & standards \nNEPPA NESC review \nWeek 3:Disconnects & switches \nCircuit breakers \nTransformers \nWeek 4: \nCapacitors\, reactors & surge arrestors \nMetering & instrument transformers \nIntro to Substation DC systems \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites\nThere are no prerequisites for this course. \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 Instructor\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 Registration Fees \n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$3\,100\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,600\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 rates.\n \n Lodging Information URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-substation-i-program-session-iii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-I-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251201T185052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T123515Z UID:10000552-1775721600-1775743200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Industry Day - Hosted by Shamrock Power Sales DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 26\, 2026 POSTPONED to Thursday\, April 9\, 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 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 The agenda subject to change \nDemo by: Russell Abercrombie\, Power Delivery Products Faulted Circuit Indicator basics for both Overhead and Underground\, how to deploy and where\, reduction of outage times\, trouble shooting and SMART indicators how to incorporate into a distribution or transmission system. \nDemo by: Roger Ritchie\, Plymouth TapeElectric Tape 101 – What to use and when\, Taping Techniques\, Reinsulating and Taping Splices on Overhead Tree wire and Spacer Cable\,  Secondary URD repair using Tape \nDemo by: Duston Whisenhunt\, EstexRope Care and Safety \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted By:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jake Kennedy Sales EngineerShamrock Power SalesCell 617-448-1406jake.kennedy@shamrockpower.com URL:https://neppa.org/event/industry-day-hosted-by-shamrock-power-sales/ 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/2025/12/INDUSTRY-DAY-6-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20241107T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T184505Z UID:10000425-1775548800-1775658600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 OSHA-10 General Industry DESCRIPTION:This OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course is a 2-day program being heldTuesday\, February 24 & Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026Postponed to Tuesday\, April 7th & Wednesday April 8th from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm at theNEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460). \n \n \n \n \n \n The goal is to give participants a heightened awareness of the hazards associated with electric utility work and understand control measures to avoid injuries. Each participant will be given an OSHA 10-Hour Card after successful completion of both days of classes. There are no prerequisites for this course and employees with little or no introduction to OSHA and its requirements are encouraged to attend. \n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThere are no prerequistes for this course and employees with little or no introduction to OSHA and its requirements are encouraged to attend. \nThis course is designed for:  \n\nNew Hires\nLineworkers\nOperations and Field Personnel\nOffice Managers and Staff\nHuman Resources\nEngineers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Include\nThe class outline is still being finalized and therefore these topics are subject to change. \n\nWalking & Working Surfaces\nExit Routes\n EAP\n Fire Prevention & Protection\n Ergonomics\n Machine Guarding\n Personal Protective & Equipment\n Electrical Hazards\n Hazard Communication Material\nARC FLASH/Insulate & Isolate\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nAgenda details are subject to change.                                                                 \n  \nDAY ONE Total Contact Hours: 5 \n08:00am – 09:15am FOCUS: Introduction to OSHA 1.25-hours \n09:15am – 09:30am Break \n09:30am – 10:30am FOCUS: Walking & Working Surfaces 1-hour \n10:30am – 10:45am Break \n10:45am – 11:45am FOCUS: Exit Routes\, EAP\, Fire Prevention & Protection 1-hour \n11:45pm – 12:15pm Lunch \n12:15pm – 01:15pm ELECTIVE: Ergonomics 1-hour \n01:15pm – 01:30pm Break \n01:30pm – 02:30pm ELECTIVE: Machine Guarding 1-Hour \n  \nDAY TWO Total Contact Hours: 5 \n08:00am – 09:00am FOCUS: Personal Protective & Equipment 1-hour \n09:00am – 09:15am Break \n09:15am – 10:15am FOCUS: Electrical Hazards 1-hour \n10:15am – 10:30am Break \n10:30am – 11:30am FOCUS/Hazard Communication 1-hour \n11:30am – 12:00pm Lunch \n12:00pm – 01:00pm ELECTIVE: Material Handling 1-hour \n01:15pm – 01:30pm Break \n01:30pm – 02:30pm OPTIONAL: ARC FLASH/Insulate & Isolate 1-hour \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Pazzanese\n NEPPA Trainer \n Mike joined NEPPA as part of the training team in April 2021. Mike is a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) with 41 years of experience in all aspects of electric and gas utility operations\, as well as contractor management\, employee health and safety\, and utility technical training\, particularly in underground distribution and cable splicing.  Mike holds both the OSHA 30-hour General Industry and 20-hour Leadership Certifications. Mike is also an Authorized OSHA Trainer-General Industry.  As a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a teaching degree\, Mike’s background in utility and 11 years of technical training experience strengthens NEPPA’s capacity to provide top-tier training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nUpon completion of the Program\, participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour Card. Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n2026 Registration Fees: \nMembers: $165Non-Members: $295 \n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-osha-10-general-industry/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:OSHA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/OSHA-10-General-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251027T153142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T153142Z UID:10000499-1774944000-1775224800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group A (Session 2) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \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-2-2/ 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:20260331T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251218T133903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T162447Z UID:10000557-1774944000-1775138400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation I Program (Session II) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program has been redesigned for 2026! We are excited to offer new content and more interactive learning in this program. Substation I is held in 4 in-person sessions\, each lasting 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) from 8:00am – 2:00pm.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \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  \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: March 17 – 19\, 2026Session II: March 31 – April 2\, 2026Session III: April 14 – 16\, 2026Session IV: April 28 – 30\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n\nRecognize safety hazards in a substation\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\nIdentify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\nDemonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\nAbility to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\nRecognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics to be Discussed\nWeek 1: \nApplied mathematics \nBasic electrical theory \nNEPPA Safety \nWeek 2: \nElectrical systems \nSubstation maps & standards \nNEPPA NESC review \nWeek 3:Disconnects & switches \nCircuit breakers \nTransformers \nWeek 4: \nCapacitors\, reactors & surge arrestors \nMetering & instrument transformers \nIntro to Substation DC systems \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites\nThere are no prerequisites for this course.  \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 Instructor\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 Registration Fees \n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$3\,100\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,600\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 rates. \n \n Lodging Information URL:https://neppa.org/event/substation-i-program-session-ii-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-I-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251215T194224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T132828Z UID:10000555-1774513800-1774530000@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable - March 2026 DESCRIPTION:2026 General Foreman RoundtableMarch 26\, 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 Thursday\, March 26\, 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\n1. Storm Prep2. Practical Ways to Find Work Life Balance3. Re-Energizing of Services After Trouble \nIf you wish to submit a topic for discussion\, please email communications@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 \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 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.  \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-march-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/2025/12/GF-RT-March-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251119T173859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T173900Z UID:10000547-1774339200-1774533600@neppa.org SUMMARY:(URD) Underground Residential Distribution Program - March DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program is a 3-day course held \nTuesday\, March 24th – Thursday\, March 26th\, 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-march/ 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.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251027T152931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T152931Z UID:10000498-1773734400-1774015200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session I) 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-i/ 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:20260317T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251218T132132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T162404Z UID:10000556-1773734400-1773928800@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation I Program (Session I) DESCRIPTION:Register by February 20th!\n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s Substation I Program has been redesigned for 2026! We are excited to offer new content and more interactive learning in this program. Substation I is held in 4 in-person sessions\, each lasting 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) from 8:00am – 2:00pm.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Course Completion Certificate from NEPPA.  \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \n**Students will be asked to bring a laptop to class for weekly testing** \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  \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \n \nSession I: March 17 – 19\, 2026Session II: March 31 – April 2\, 2026Session III: April 14 – 16\, 2026Session IV: April 28 – 30\, 2026 \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n\nRecognize safety hazards in a substation\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\nIdentify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\nDemonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\nAbility to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\nRecognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics to be Discussed\nWeek 1: \nApplied mathematics \nBasic electrical theory \nNEPPA Safety \nWeek 2: \nElectrical systems \nSubstation maps & standards \nNEPPA NESC review \nWeek 3:Disconnects & switches \nCircuit breakers \nTransformers \nWeek 4: \nCapacitors\, reactors & surge arrestors \nMetering & instrument transformers \nIntro to Substation DC systems \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites\nThere are no prerequisites for this course.  \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 Instructor\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 Registration Fees \n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$3\,100\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,600\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 rates. \n \n Lodging Information URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-substation-i-program-session-i/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-I-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 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:20260310T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251027T152841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T153011Z UID:10000497-1773129600-1773410400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group B (Session I) 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-i-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:20260310T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251117T182259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T142635Z UID:10000544-1773129600-1773324000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Metering I Program DESCRIPTION:Metering I is a 3-day course heldTuesday\, March 10th – Thursday\, March 12th\, 2026 from 8am – 2pm at theNEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s Metering I Program is designed to be an introduction to the fundamentals of meter equipment and safety.  The Program will introduce how meters are used as an integral part of the distribution system and why their accurate and efficient readings are critical to a utility’s success. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for: \n• Beginning Meter Technicians \n• Lineworkers \n• Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments \n \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon completion of the program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\n\n\nDemonstrate a foundational/introductory knowledge of meter use.\nPractice hands-on safe installation and removal of a meter.\nCalculate and demonstrate the safe measurement of electricity.\nRecognize meter theft\, revenue protection controls\, and how to safely install service and conduct inspections.\nDemonstrate a basic understanding of net metering\, demand metering and reverse metering.\nAccurately identify faulty equipment and troubleshoot solutions\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nThere are no prerequistes for this course. \nTESTING\nThis Program includes a Final Exam to demonstrate comprehension of the material. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL\nStudents will receive a course binder with printed material. \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE LOCATION\nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA\nThese details are subject to change. \n \nDay 1 – Tuesday – 8:00am – 2:00pm Safety in MeteringIntro to MeteringMathematics for Metering Personnel \nDay 2 – Wednesday – 8:00am – 2:00pmElectric CircuitsUnderstanding Electrical TheoryDemand Meters \nDay 3 – Thursday – 8:00am– 2:00pmRevenue ProtectionDistributed Generation & Net MeteringInstallation and Troubleshooting \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 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 \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-i-program-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Metering I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/METERING-2026-16.9-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251208T143914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T150008Z UID:10000553-1773045000-1773061200@neppa.org SUMMARY:GM Leadership Roundtable - March 2026 DESCRIPTION:General Manager / Leadership RoundtableMonday\, March 9\, 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 NEPPA’s GM/Leadership Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among public power leadership professionals. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of the topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged.   \n  \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/gm-leadership-roundtable-march-2026/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GM-RT-2026-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251117T131223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T131616Z UID:10000542-1772611200-1772625600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A-2C (March 2026) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 2A-2C: Digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes. \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA Hoisting classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). In order to recieve a completion certificate\, students must attend the full 4 hours of class. \n \n \n \n \n \n Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion after completing the full 4 hour class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule\nHoisting 2A-2C class is scheduled to be held once a year on March 4\, 2026 from 8:00 am-12 noon at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \n2026 registration fees include coffee/tea as well as a Certificate of Completion. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$90\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$180\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations accepted up until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About this Course\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-2a-2c-march-2026/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hoisting-2A-2C-March-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251027T152816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T152816Z UID:10000496-1772524800-1772805600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group A (Session I) 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-i/ 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:20260303T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251117T123351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T131537Z UID:10000541-1772524800-1772539200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B-1D (March 2026) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks. \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA Hoisting classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). In order to recieve a completion certificate\, students must attend the full 4 hours of class. \n \n \n \n \n \n Students attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion after completing the full 4 hour class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule\nHoisting 1B-1D class is scheduled once a year on March 3\, 2026 at the NEPPA Training Center from 8:00am – 12 noon\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \n2026 Registration fees include coffee/tea as well as a Certificate of Completion. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$90\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$180\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations accepted up until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About this Course\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d-march-2026/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hoisting-1B-1D-March-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251027T152736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T152736Z UID:10000495-1771315200-1771596000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group B (Session I) 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-i/ 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:20260210T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 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:20260210T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251027T152640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T152640Z UID:10000494-1770710400-1770991200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A (Session I) 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-i/ 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:20260127T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251027T152415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T152415Z UID:10000492-1769500800-1769781600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group A (Session I) 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\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:Each 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-i/ 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:20260121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251121T165352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T173628Z UID:10000550-1768982400-1769005800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Customer Service 101: Basics of Electric Operations & Customer De-Escalation DESCRIPTION:Customer Service 101: Basics of Electric Operations & Customer De-Escalation(1-Day Course)\n\nWednesday\, January 21\, 20268:00 AM – 2:30 PM\n \nNEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA is pleased to offer this training on understanding the inner workings of electric distribution and operations for customer service representatives.This course also includes training on how to use verbal de-escalation techniques in interactions with the public. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nAll customer service representatives who respond to the customer’s questions.\nAnyone who interacts with customers\, whether on the phone or in person.\n\nCourse Overview:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on demos in NEPPA’s training yard. \nPart I: Using Verbal De-Escalation Techniques When Dealing with Customer and Public InteractionsThis course will teach you to identify and address the common barriers to communicating with the public. Participates will come away with clear\, actionable tips for building empathic and trusting relationships with the toughest of customers. It will help you to identify and meet the needs of different types of customers\, and create a culture of commitment to excellence in customer service across all roles —focusing on building customer service as a strategy\, not simply an administrative function. \nPart II: Understanding the Inner Workings of Electric Distribution and Operations for a Customer Service RepresentativePublic power utilities need to be adaptable and responsive to changing customer expectations. Customer Service (CS) Representatives need to understand when a customer asks about the electric utility\, how it operates\, and what and why when speaking with the customer. After taking this course\, the CS rep will gain a better knowledge of how the electric distribution system works\, understand the essential components and definitions of the electric distribution system\, and know how to answer the customer without diverting the call to operations or engineering. \nPart II: Hands-on Participates will tour the NEPPA facility and be given the opportunity to see\, touch and experience lineworker equipment\, tools and daily tasks\, as a way to help bridge the gap between administrative and operations staff. Students are encouraged to ask questions and get involved in the demos as a way to understand first hand the role of utility field workers.  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics to be Discussed:\nInstructors plan to discuss the following topics as part of this course. Due to the interactive nature of this session and our goal to gear the content to meet the needs of the students in the room\, some topics may be skipped and some may be discussed in more detail.  \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere the power is coming from\nHow to discuss a greener utility\nWho owns what- Electric Utility Responsibility vs. Customer Responsibility\nWhat’s on the utility pole\nExplaining the difference between overhead and underground distribution.\nWhat your Electric Utility Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is\nSome of the causes of power disruptions or outages\nThe dangers of a down power line\nWhat are some of the causes of power disruptions or outages\nHow to work safely around downed electric lines\n\n\n\n\nElectricity generation\, transmission\, and distribution\nThe difference between a trouble call vs. a work order\nThe Dig Safe process\nThe Electric Distribution Markers\nThe reason for a Police Detail\nVegetation Management\nElectric utility definitions\nPractical communication tips to build trust\nHow to be an empathic listener and not be dismissive\nImportance of tone and body language in customer service\nSetting clear expectations with customers\nHow to control and redirect conversations\nWord choice and etiquette\nHow office policies can set you up for success\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \n\n\nThis agenda is subject to change. \n  \n8:00 am    Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n8:30 am     Welcome & Introductions  \n8:45 am    Using Verbal De-Escalation Techniques – Dealing with Customer & Public Interactions \n10:15 am   Break  \n10:30 am  Understanding the Inner Workings of Electric Distribution and Operations for a Customer Service Representative (Classroom Instruction) \n12:00 pm   Lunch  \n12:30 pm  Understanding the Inner Workings of Electric Distribution and Operations for a Customer Service Representative (Hands-on demos) \n2:30 pm     Adjourn \n \n \n  \n\n\n \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 and certificates of completion.  \n  \n2026 Registration Fees \nMembers: $295 \nNon-Members: $480 \n\n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until two-weeks prior to the start of the Program. Substitutions may be made at any time.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nThis in-person training sessions will be held at: \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Codie Perry\n Manager of Safety and 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 \n \n Sarah Kubik\n Manager of Marketing and Education\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Sarah graduated from Bryant University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and a double minor in sociology and environmental science. Following graduation\, Sarah served in the United States Peace Corps as a youth development volunteer\, living in Azerbaijan. Returning home\, she entered the hospitality industry\, gaining vaulable customer service and management experience. This led her to the world of association management\, specifically condominium management\, where she had a 10+ year career with The Dartmouth Group\, eventually becoming their Director of Client Relations and Employee Experience. In 2024\, she joined the public power industry as Manager of Education and Marketing for NEPPA. Sarah coordinates NEPPA’s education and training offerings and is in charge of association communications and promotion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/customer-service-101-basics-of-electric-operations-customer-de-escalation-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Customer Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CS-101-sq-16.9-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 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:20260112T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20251120T191736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T160400Z UID:10000549-1768201200-1768492800@neppa.org SUMMARY:OSHA-30 Course DESCRIPTION:This OSHA 30-Hour course is a 4-day program being heldMonday\, January 12 & Thursday\, January 15\, 2026 from7:00 am – 4:00 pm at theNEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460). \n \n \n \n \n \n The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course provides comprehensive training on workplace safety and health standards to help participants recognize\, avoid\, and prevent common hazards. Through interactive instruction\, case studies\, and real-world examples\, learners gain a deeper understanding of OSHA regulations and employer/employee responsibilities. This course equips supervisors\, safety leaders\, and workers with the knowledge needed to create safer\, more compliant work environments. Each participant will be given an OSHA 30-Hour Card after successful completion of all days of classes. There are no prerequisites for this course and employees with little or no introduction to OSHA and its requirements are encouraged to attend. \n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThere are no prerequistes for this course and employees with little or no introduction to OSHA and its requirements are encouraged to attend. \nThis course is designed for:  \n• Supervisors and managers• Safety coordinators and safety committee members• Facilities and operations personnel• Human resources staff involved in safety programs• Maintenance workers• Machine operators• Any employee responsible for workplace safety and compliance• Individuals seeking their OSHA 30-Hour completion card \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Include\nThe class outline is still being finalized and therefore these topics are subject to change. \n• OSHA overview\, worker rights\, and employer responsibilities• Walking-working surfaces and fall protection• Electrical safety• Hazard communication (HazCom/GHS)• Personal protective equipment (PPE)• Exit routes\, emergency action plans\, and fire safety• Machine guarding• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)• Confined spaces• Ergonomics and material handling• Industrial hygiene and health hazards• Workplace violence prevention• Recordkeeping (OSHA 300 logs)• Safety programs and culture development \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nAgenda details are subject to change.                                                                 \n  \nDAY 1 \n\n\n\n7:00AM TO 8:00AM\nINTRO TO OSHA\n\n\n8:00AM TO 9:00AM\nHAZARD COMMUNICATION\n\n\n9:00AM TO 9:15AM\nBREAK\n\n\n9:15 TO10:30AM\nPPE GUIDELINES\n\n\n10:30AM TO 11:30AM\nWELDING\, CUTTING\, BRAZING\n\n\n11:30AM TO 12:00PM\nLUNCH\n\n\n12:00PM TO 2:00PM\nELECTRICAL SAFETY\n\n\n2:00PM TO 2:15PM\nBREAK\n\n\n2:15PM TO 4:00PM\nARC FLASH SAFETY/INSULATE/ISOLATE\n\n\n\n  \nDAY 2 \n\n\n\n7:00AM TO 8:00AM\nFALL PROTECTION\n\n\n8:00AM TO 9:00AM\nLOCK OUT/TAG OUT\n\n\n9:00AMAM TO 9:15AM\nBREAK\n\n\n9:15 TO10:30AM\nMACHINE GUARDING\n\n\n10:30AM TO 11:30AM\nINTRO TO INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE\n\n\n11:30AM TO 12:00PM\nLUNCH\n\n\n12:00PM TO 2:00PM\nEAP\, FIRE PREVENT/PROTECTION\n\n\n2:00PM TO 2:15PM\nBREAK\n\n\n2:15PM TO 4:00PM\nHAZARDOUS MATERIALS\n\n\n\n  \nDAY 3 \n\n\n\n7:00AM TO 8:00AM\nBLOODBORNE PATHOIGENS\n\n\n8:00AM TO 9:00AM\nPOWERED INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES\n\n\n9:00AM TO 9:15AM\nBREAK\n\n\n9:15 TO11:15AM\nPERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED\n\n\n11:15AM TO 11:45AM\nLUNCH\n\n\n11:45AM TO 12:45PM\nCHAINSAW & CHIPPER SAFETY\n\n\n12:45PM TO 2:45PM\nMATERIAL HANDLING\n\n\n2:45PM TO 3:00PM\nBREAK\n\n\n3:00PM TO 4:00PM\nTRENCH/EXCAVATION SAFETY\n\n\n\n  \nDAY 4 \n\n\n\n7:00AM TO 8:00AM\nSAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAMS\n\n\n8:00AM TO 9:00AM\nWALKING/WORKING SURFACES\n\n\n9:00AM TO 9:15AM\nBREAK\n\n\n9:15AM TO10:30AM\nWORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL\n\n\n10:30AM TO 11:30AM\nOSHA SILICA STANDARD\n\n\n11:30AM TO 12:00PM\nLUNCH\n\n\n12:00PM TO 2:00PM\nMANAGING SAFETY & HEALTH\n\n\n2:00PM TO 2:15PM\nBREAK\n\n\n2:15PM TO 3:45PM\nACCIDENT REPORT/NEAR MISS\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Pazzanese\n NEPPA Trainer \n Mike joined NEPPA as part of the training team in April 2021. Mike is a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) with 41 years of experience in all aspects of electric and gas utility operations\, as well as contractor management\, employee health and safety\, and utility technical training\, particularly in underground distribution and cable splicing.  Mike holds both the OSHA 30-hour General Industry and 20-hour Leadership Certifications. Mike is also an Authorized OSHA Trainer-General Industry.  As a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a teaching degree\, Mike’s background in utility and 11 years of technical training experience strengthens NEPPA’s capacity to provide top-tier training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nUpon completion of the Program\, participants will receive an OSHA 30-Hour Card. Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n2026 Registration Fees: \nMembers: $650Non-Members: $850 \n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted up until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/osha-30-course/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:OSHA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/OSHA-30-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20250924T114715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T145237Z UID:10000491-1765441800-1765461600@neppa.org SUMMARY:PR Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:PR Bootcamp: How to Use Behavioral PR Strategies and Tactics Successfully to Build Relationships & Achieve Successful Outcomes \nis an in-person\, instructor-led program presented in one full-day session being held Thursday\, December 11th from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460). \n \n Register for this course\n \n \n \n \n \n We have partnered with Robin Schell\, Senior Counsel and Partner at Jackson Jackson & Wagner to provide this full-day workshop. Participants will sharpen important public relations skills\, while building a foundation of understanding of the PR strategy and techniques that are beneficial in achieving positive organizational outcomes. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\n-Administrative Professionals-Leadership-Customer Service-Those in other roles who communicate with the public \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Overview \nNEPPA members\, particularly smaller shops\, are typically lean organizations with staff who are less experienced in handling public relations issues such as media (traditional and social)\, outreach (non-media related/relationship building)\, reputational issues\, internal communications and more. This full-day\, “PR Bootcamp” workshop will give participants an opportunity to sharpen important public relations skills\, while building a foundation of understanding of PR strategy and techniques that would be beneficial in achieving positive organizational outcomes. \nThis session will create a common understanding of the role of Public Relations with examples of how your Public Relations plan can be used to: \n1. Build long-term relationships with key internal and external stakeholders2. Think strategically when prioritizing PR activities3. Anticipate issues and prepare for crisis situations in a way that preserves reputation4. Make sure that leadership and employees to speak with one voice as ambassadors for your organization5. Evaluate success \nParticipates will be provided examples of PR strategies and techniques that have moved the needle on behavior from their long experience counseling municipal utilities and other industries. Participants will be encouraged to share their own best practices\, as the session will be interactive. \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nAgenda details are subject to change.                                                                      \n  \nThursday\, December 11\, 2025 \n  \n8:30 am           Registration (Coffee/Tea and Light Continental Breakfast will be provided) \n9:00 am           Welcome & Introductions \n9:30 am            Instruction – Introduction to Public Relations: \no          Review of Behavioral PR Theories \no          Qualitative & Quantitative Research \no          Engaging Employees As Ambassadors \n\n10:30 am         Break \n10:45 am          Instruction – Media Relationship Building: \no             Effective strategies for building media relationships and identifying opportunities to amplify positive stories and minimize negative stories \no             The role and management of social media \no             “Think Like A Reporter” exercise and mock interview (with review of interview do’s and don’ts) \n12:00 pm         Lunch \n12:30 pm         Instruction – Issue Anticipation & Crisis Communication: \no             Five types of issues (interactive discussion) \no             Identifying the top 5-7 issues for your crisis communication plans \no             Cardinal rules of communicating in a crisis \no             Elements of a crisis communication plan \no             Exercise:  Developing holding statements on priority issues \n1:30 pm          Q&A Session \n2:00 pm           Adjourn  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robin Schell\, APR\, Fellow PRSA\n Senior Counsel & Partner\, Jackson Jackson & Wagner \n Robin Schell is Senior Counsel and Partner for Jackson Jackson & Wagner\, a behavioral public relations and management consulting firm based in the seacoast of NH. Robin is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the PRSA College of Fellows (COF). She received COF’s 1st annual Sage Award in 2018 for her mentoring efforts. A frequent speaker at conferences across the country\, Robin regularly teaches the popular “PR Bootcamp” class for PRSA.  She is the immediate past president of PRSA’s Yankee Chapter\, serving Maine\, NH and VT and currently serves as Chair of the Membership Committee.  She has also served as an adjunct professor at both the University of New Hampshire and the University of South Carolina and is a contributing editor to the book\, “Public Relations Practices:  Managerial Case Studies & Problems: 8th Edition” by Allen Center\, Patrick Jackson\, Stacey Smith and Frank Stansberry. \nA graduate of the University of New Hampshire\, Robin is an active member of the UNH Alumni Association.  She is a resident of Amesbury\, MA and participates in the Amesbury Rotary “Readers are Leaders” program\,  coordinates the meal program for Main St. Congregational Church.  She serves as Publicity Chair for LUNGSTRONG\, a nonprofit organization that funds innovative lung cancer research and is a 12-time bike rider in the Pan-Mass Challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nTo register\, please click the button below. Upon completion of the Program\, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NEPPA. Registration fees include breakfast and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \n2025 Registration fees are as follows: \n  \nNEPPA Members: $289Non-Members: $389 \n\n \n Register for this course\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 – November 27th. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging Information\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 training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/pr-bootcamp/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PR-BOOTCAMP-DEC-2025-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 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:20251204T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20250113T150544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T121412Z UID:10000472-1764833400-1764856800@neppa.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting & Apprentice Lineworker Graduation\nThursday\, December 4\, 20257:30 am – 2:00 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n  AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester125 Front St\, Worcester\, MA 01608 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our membership meeting is a time to review the past year and learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2026. It’s an opportunity to build relationships with professional colleagues and industry partners. Come meet with old and new friends! \nThis event also includes a graduation ceremony to appreciate and honor our 2025 Apprentice Lineworker Program graduates. We hope you will join us in support our graduating class\, as they become the future of public power.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LEARN MORE & REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the office our office at (978) 540-2200 or email registar@neppa.org. \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/2025-annual-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:AC Hotel Worcester\, 125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-AMM-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20240923T142022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T175340Z UID:10000415-1764833400-1764856800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Class of 2025 Graduation DESCRIPTION:The Class of 2025 Apprentice Lineworker Graduation Ceremony will take place at this year’s Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday\, December 4\, 2025. Click below for more information. \n \n MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-class-of-2025-graduation/ CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-Graduation-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T090743 CREATED:20240923T135321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T155525Z UID:10000413-1764576000-1764856800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 4) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n  \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-session-4/ CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-APLW-16.9-9.23.24.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR