BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NEPPA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240320T175935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T121019Z UID:10000371-1718613000-1718724600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Public Utility Accounting (APPA) DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 17\, 2024 to Tuesday\, June 18\, 2024NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460)8:30am – 3:30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Electric utility accounting isn’t taught in schools\, yet the industry has numerous unique factors that affect how to handle its finances. Especially if you are new to the industry\, you might be looking for information to help you in your day-to-day work\, and in particular\, will want to know about the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Uniform System of Accounts\, or USoA. \nJoin this course to learn the basics of how the electric utility business works\, get a grasp on the ins-and-outs of FERC accounting\, and review practical examples of how you can use the FERC USoA. Get up-to-speed on how to use the language of the FERC USoA for accounting\, how the system is organized\, and how it can serve as a reference guide for your work. \nThis course uses a combination of instructor presentations\, videos\, practical exercises\, discussions\, and quizzes to reinforce the lessons and appeal to a variety of learning styles. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis course is designed for personnel who are new to utility accounting practices or unfamiliar with the FERC accounting structure. It is also for experienced accountants\, management\, technical personnel and policymakers looking to understand how accounting processes impact employees and operations will also benefit. \n\nAuditors\nAccounting Managers\nBilling/Accounting Clerks\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Level & Prerequisites\nBasic: This course does not have prerequisites\, nor does it require advance preparation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n NEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n Supplemental Materials\nAttendees will receive a copy of APPA’s Public Utility Accounting Guidebook publication. \nCourse Topics\n\nElectricity basics and costs\nHow the electric utility business is organized\nIntroduction to the FERC Uniform System of Accounts\nSimilarities and differences between governmental accounting standards board (GASB) and the FERC Uniform      System of Accounts (USoA)\nDetailed walk-through and examples of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts – Assets\, Liabilities\, Revenues\,     and Expenses\nCapital vs. maintenance (and why it matters)\nFixed asset accounting\nRecording labor costs\nA year in the life of a utility accountant (classifying invoices and building financial statements)\nBuilding financial statements\nConducting financial analysis\nDetermining when your utility needs to increase rates\n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the basics of the electric business and the fundamentals of how electric utility accounting works.\nDefine the accountant’s role as a service provider to internal and external customers and describe how those     customers use the data provided\nCorrectly explain the structure and usage of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts and how it tells the story of     your utility.\nAccurately differentiate between the FERC balance sheet\, revenue and expense accounts and describe how     these fit the utility business model.\nDefine the key concepts and basic tools of utility construction accounting.\nExplain how to build and analyze a financial statement.\nDiscuss the process for evaluating financial results and potential rate increases.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Russ Hissom\, CPA\n \n Russ is a consultant for Baker Tilly and principal of Utility Accounting & Rates Specialists. Russ has over 35 years of power and utilities\, accounting and finance experience. He provides utility accounting\, cost of service\, rates\, financial analysis consulting\, and expert witness testimony for rate cases and accounting matters. His goal is to help your organization deliver effective and reliable utility services to your customers by maximizing the efficiencies in your accounting\, rates\, and business processes. He has authored dozens of articles on power and utilities accounting and rates issues and co-authored industry financial and governance-related textbooks. Russ is an instructor for several APPA Academy courses and a frequent speaker at national industry conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bethany Ryers\, CPA\, MAS\n \n Bethany is a Partner in Baker Tilly’s energy practice with a focus on assurance and advisory services for power and utility organizations. Bethany has helped some of the country’s largest public power systems implement the latest governmental accounting standards. She is involved with a number of state electric\, water and wastewater organizations and is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and several state accounting associations. Bethany is co-author of the APPA Advanced Public Utility Accounting publication and is a frequent speaker at industry events. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nCLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$925\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,850\n\n\n\n\n \n Registration closed\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Monday\, June 3\, 2024 (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 Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \n CLICK HERE FOR LODGING INFORMATION \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/public-utility-accounting-appa/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:APPA In-House Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/APPA-PUA-2024-16.9-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240215T140243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T173022Z UID:10000352-1718114400-1718118000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Topic: \nSecurity Best Practices:Infrastructure\, Data &How to securely introduce AI into your organization.\n \n \nPresenter: Tricia King\, Vertikal6\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-22/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20231106T171716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T154753Z UID:10000322-1717572600-1717682400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Apprentice Lineworker Program Skill Assessment Rodeo DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s annual Apprentice Lineworker Program Skill Assessment Rodeo will be held Wednesday\, June 5 – Thursday\, June 6\, 2024 at NEPPA’s Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nEach year\, students from our apprentice lineworker program participate in a two-day 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 VIEW APPRENTICE RODEO BOOKLET\n \n \n \n \n \n Managers\, supervisors\, guests\, students and vendors are welcome to this event. Please RSVP in advance to communications@neppa.org and check-in at the registration desk upon arrival. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA\nAgenda details are subject to change. \n  \nDay 1 – June 5\, 2024                                                    \n7:30 am Registration Opens \n(Students must sign in upon arrival) \n8:30 am Opening Ceremony \n8:40 am Year 1 & 2 students report to classrooms 1 & 2 immediately after ceremony for written test \n9:00 am Events begin \n11:30 am Lunch (will be staggered) \n2:00 pm Rodeo Adjourns \n  \n Day 2 – June 6\, 2024 \n7:30 am Registration Opens \n(Students must sign in upon arrival) \n8:00 am Events Continue \n11:30 am Lunch (will be staggered) \n1:00 pm Awards Ceremony \n2:00 pm Rodeo Adjourns \n \n \n \n \n \n EVENTS\nAll events are one-man events. Scoring is based on the safe and accurate completion of each event. Time is only used as a tiebreaker. See Apprentice Rodeo Booklet for event descriptions. \n  \nEVENT#1       HURT MAN RESCUE \nEVENT #2      HOUSE SERVICE CHANGEOUT \nEVENT #3      TRANSITION/OBSTACLE COURSE \nEVENT #4      CUTOUT CHANGEOUT \nEVENT #5      FALL PROTECTED CLIMB \nEVENT #6      DEAD-END INSULATOR CHANGEOUT \nEVENT #7      SINGLE ARM CHANGEOUT \nEVENT #8      MANHOLE ENCLOSED/CONFINED SPACE RESCUE \nEVENT #9      WRITTEN EXAM \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n GENERAL RULES\n\nEveryone inside the pole yard area MUST WEAR Hardhats and Safety Glasses\nGloves are required on some events.\nEach pole MUST BE Sounded before climbing\nClimbers MUST HAVE GAFF GUARDS ON when walking to/from each event or REMOVE climbers! DQ may result\nFall arrest device must be in position to prevent fall at all times!! NO CHEATING!! The green strap of the BuckSqueeze must always contact the pole.\n *** Horseplay and unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated. ***\nEach participant must complete all required events.\nComplete STOP on WHISTLE!\n\n \n Learn More about Our Apprentice Program\n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-skills-assessment-rodeo/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program,Apprentice Skills Assessment Rodeo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/APPLW-RODEO-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240206T173643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T132711Z UID:10000344-1717489800-1717502400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) - Virtual Session I DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2024.  The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions\, The in-person sessions will be held on April 23 – 25 and October 29 – 31\, 2024 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  Each of these 3-day session will include information on leadership challenges\, best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development\, and practical applications. One virtual sessions will be held on June 4th and September 24\, 2024. Each ½-day virtual session will cover additional presentation content that is of interest to the participants\, along with application of learning with coaching and sharing of experiences based on individual learning plan objectives and assignments. \n  \nPUMP is a robust course of study and interaction which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power\, today and in the future.  Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours\, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nTo help position public power to address the growing number of retirements and position changes in the industry\, PUMP is designed for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be an effective leader including: \n  \n• General Managers• General Foremen• Assistant General Managers• Supervisors• Managers or Team Leads• Aspiring Leaders \n  \nThe Program is designed to address varying levels of experience and perspectives\, from utilities of varying sizes and complexities. Participants may have significant management experience and responsibilities\, be individual contributors with oversight\, or individuals expected to rise into management in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes PUMP different? \nNow in its 32nd year\, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn\, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough\, interactive professional development.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n In-Person and Virtual Sessions & Agenda \nThe 6-Day Program is split into two sessions\, held in April and October. \nThe 2-Virtual half day sessions will by June and September \nClick here to download the detailed agenda\n  \nProgram Objectives\nThe Public Utility Management Program is designed to accomplish the following objectives: \n\nProvide an overview of leadership philosophy and key leadership concepts\, specifical for Public Power organizations.\nEnable participants to better understand their own leadership styles\, strengths and limitations to support ongoing learning and development\nBuild competencies that encourage leadership development in a diverse work environment\nDevelop specific knowledge\, skills and practices around Public Power including utility operations\, finances\, and management.\nHelp participants build and sustain cultures of safe and effective operations.\nUnderstand and build awareness around trends\, technologies\, challenges and changes that impact the utility of the future.\nCreate an interactive learning environment that supports practical application of concepts and uses real-world utility examples.\nEnsure transfer and application of learning to an on-the-job setting.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Covered \nThe following topics will be covered in the Program: \n  \n• Overview of the Electric Utility Industry• Local Public Power System• Financial Management• Introduction to Leadership• Self-Awareness• Organization Awareness• Character• Community• Empowerment• Service• Customer Relations• Sustainability• Strategic Planning• Governance• Delivering Value to Your Organization as a Leader \n \n \n \n \n \n For more detailed informtion\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nDue to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch\, all program materials\, supplemental assignments\, certificates and special recognition. \nMembers: $3\,195 \nNon-Members: $5\,150 \n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, Apirl 9\, 2024 (two-weeks prior to the start of the Program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to Session I. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nThis session is virtual. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/public-utility-management-program-pump-virtual-session-i/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:PUMP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-PUMP-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T093000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240514T155635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T182150Z UID:10000378-1717489800-1717493400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Mutual Aid 101 (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Mutual Aid 101 \nJune 4\, 2024 (8:30 am – 9:30 am)Being held virtually on Zoom\nThis is a free\, virtual course for those who want to gain a basic understanding of the Mutual Aid program. We will review how the Mutual Aid program operates\, with a behind the scenes look at the software used. \n \nIt is recommended that you attend this Mutual Aid 101 course in preparation for the in-person Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise held on June 26th. Click here for more details on the Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGeneral Managers\nAssistant General Managers\nGeneral/Working Foreman/Lineworkers\nOperations Personnel\nEngineering Personnel\nMutual Aid Coordinators\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n There is no registration fee for this course. You must register by using the button below and the Zoom link to join will be emailed to you prior to the start date.  \n  \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-mutual-aid-101-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mutual-Aid-101-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240514T133533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T174120Z UID:10000377-1717403400-1717419600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 IT Roundtable DESCRIPTION:June 3\, 2024 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM) | NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s IT Roundtable is a special opportunity for small group discussion among those interested in technology related topics. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of the topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged.   \n  \nThe Topic for the June 3\, 2024 IT Roundtable is:Cybersecurity (Audits & Penetration Testing)\, Empowering Field Workforce\, Operations Data: MDMS\, GIS\, etc. \n \n Click Here for MORE COURSE DETAILS\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis Roundtable is designed for: \n\nTechnology Personnel\nOperations/Technical employees\nEngineers\nIT\nSupervisors\nProject Managers\nAdministrative/Customer Service\n\n \n Click Here for printable agenda \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 each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\nMembers: $50\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $75\n\n\n\n\n \n \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, May 20\, 2024 (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   \nQuestions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n​ URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-it-roundtable/ 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/2024/04/2024-IT-Roundtable-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240226T123621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T123722Z UID:10000365-1716278400-1716548400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Substation I Program - Session IV DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the Substation I Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year.  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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing. \nClick Here for More Course Information\n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession IV: Tuesday\, May 21 – Friday\, May 24\, 2024 \nDay 1 – Tuesday\, May 21 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 2 – Wednesday\, May 22 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 3 – Thursday\, May 23 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 4 – Friday\, May 24 – 8:00am – 11:00am (virtual) \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 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED AGENDA\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nTotal Fee for all 4 Sessions: \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,795\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 5\, 2024. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/2024-substation-i-program-session-iv/ 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/2024/02/2024-Substation-I-16.9-updated-2.22.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240215T135556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T171947Z UID:10000351-1715695200-1715698800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Topic: Employee Recruitment\, Selection and Retention \nPresenter: Dr. Art Graziano\, BELD\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-21/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240319T153739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T163252Z UID:10000372-1715000400-1715004000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Benevolent Fund Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:The Benevolent Fund Golf Tournament gives attendees the opportunity to play 9 holes at the beautiful Widow’s Walk Golf Course in Scituate\, Massachusetts and support NEPPA’s Benevolent Fund at the same time! \nIt is being held this year on Monday\, May 6th\, 2024\, which is the Monday before our RodE&O  Conference and Expo (May 7-9\, 2024 at The Nantasket Beach Resort in Hull) \nLocation: \nWidow’s Walk Golf Course250 DriftwayScituate\, MA 02066 \n– Lunch 11:30 am– Shotgun start at 1:00 pm– Scramble format.– Prizes awards for: Top 3 Finishers\, Closet to the pin\, Longest Drive (Men & Women) \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n \n \n \nClick below to view the RodE&O conference page. You will see a Benevolent tab with more details on this event\, as well as a Golf Tournament Registration button to allow you to register.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here for Tournament Information and to Register URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-benevolent-fund-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:Widow’s Walk Golf Course\, 250 Driftway\, Scituate\, MA\, 02066\, United States CATEGORIES:RodE&O ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/widowswalkjuly2020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240226T123831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T121458Z UID:10000364-1714464000-1714734000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Substation I Program - Session III DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the Substation I Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year.  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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing. \nClick Here for More Course Information\n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession III: Tuesday\, April 30 – Friday\, May 3\, 2024 \nDay 1 – Tuesday\, April 30 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 2 – Wednesday\, May 1 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 3 – Thursday\, May 2 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 4 – Friday\, May 3 – 8:00am – 11:00am (virtual) \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 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED AGENDA\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nTotal Fee for all 4 Sessions: \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,795\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 5\, 2024. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/2024-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/2024/02/2024-Substation-I-16.9-updated-2.22.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240205T161155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T132603Z UID:10000341-1713859200-1714060800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2024.  The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions\, The in-person sessions will be held on April 23 – 25 and October 29 – 31\, 2024 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  Each of these 3-day session will include information on leadership challenges\, best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development\, and practical applications. One virtual sessions will be held on June 4th and September 24\, 2024. Each ½-day virtual session will cover additional presentation content that is of interest to the participants\, along with application of learning with coaching and sharing of experiences based on individual learning plan objectives and assignments. \n  \nPUMP is a robust course of study and interaction which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power\, today and in the future.  Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours\, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nTo help position public power to address the growing number of retirements and position changes in the industry\, PUMP is designed for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be an effective leader including: \n  \n• General Managers• General Foremen• Assistant General Managers• Supervisors• Managers or Team Leads• Aspiring Leaders \n  \nThe Program is designed to address varying levels of experience and perspectives\, from utilities of varying sizes and complexities. Participants may have significant management experience and responsibilities\, be individual contributors with oversight\, or individuals expected to rise into management in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes PUMP different? \nNow in its 32nd year\, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn\, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough\, interactive professional development.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n In-Person and Virtual Sessions & Agenda \nThe 6-Day Program is split into two sessions\, held in April and October. \nThe 2-Virtual half day sessions will by June and September \nClick here to download the detailed agenda\n  \nProgram Objectives\nThe Public Utility Management Program is designed to accomplish the following objectives: \n\nProvide an overview of leadership philosophy and key leadership concepts\, specifical for Public Power organizations.\nEnable participants to better understand their own leadership styles\, strengths and limitations to support ongoing learning and development\nBuild competencies that encourage leadership development in a diverse work environment\nDevelop specific knowledge\, skills and practices around Public Power including utility operations\, finances\, and management.\nHelp participants build and sustain cultures of safe and effective operations.\nUnderstand and build awareness around trends\, technologies\, challenges and changes that impact the utility of the future.\nCreate an interactive learning environment that supports practical application of concepts and uses real-world utility examples.\nEnsure transfer and application of learning to an on-the-job setting.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Covered \nThe following topics will be covered in the Program: \n  \n• Overview of the Electric Utility Industry• Local Public Power System• Financial Management• Introduction to Leadership• Self-Awareness• Organization Awareness• Character• Community• Empowerment• Service• Customer Relations• Sustainability• Strategic Planning• Governance• Delivering Value to Your Organization as a Leader \n \n \n \n \n \n For more detailed informtion\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nDue to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch\, all program materials\, supplemental assignments\, certificates and special recognition. \nMembers: $3\,195 \nNon-Members: $5\,150 \n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, Apirl 9\, 2024 (two-weeks prior to the start of the Program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to Session I. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nThese in-person training sessions will be held at: \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/public-utility-management-program-pump-2/ 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/2024/02/2024-PUMP-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T100000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240320T152315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T141556Z UID:10000374-1713429000-1713434400@neppa.org SUMMARY:@ Your-Site Virtual Training - Personal Protective Equipment DESCRIPTION:Personal Protective Equiptment\n \n \n \n \n \n April 18\, 2024 | Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 am)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAt NEPPA\, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.  \nAs part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue offering live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. \n@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length \nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nYour-Site Virtual(90-minute training (8:30 am – 10:00 am)Dates are subject to change \nRegistration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual TrainingParticipant may register for either an individual sessions: \nNEPPA Member:  $55 per personNon-Member:  $110 per person \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n To register up to 5 participants\, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of more than 5\, please email training@neppa.org. \nOnce NEPPA receives and processes your registration\, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-training-personal-protective-equipment/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/@Your-Site-Virtual-Banner-Less-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T100000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240320T152100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T190942Z UID:10000373-1713342600-1713348000@neppa.org SUMMARY:@ Your-Site Virtual Training - Underground Distribution Review DESCRIPTION:Underground Distribution Review\n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\, 2024 | Virtual (8:30 am – 10:30 am)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAt NEPPA\, we are committed to helping our members enhance their safety awareness and develop effective training and risk management programs to better prepare and protect their organizations and employees.  \nAs part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training we are pleased to continue offering live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. \n@Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length \nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to any registrants unable to participate at the time of the training. Sessions are scheduled for 90-minutes which includes 15-minutes for Q&A. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nYour-Site Virtual(90-minute training (8:30 am – 10:00 am)Dates are subject to change \nRegistration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual TrainingParticipant may register for either an individual sessions: \nNEPPA Member:  $55 per personNon-Member:  $110 per person \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n To register up to 5 participants\, please click the button below to complete the form. To process a bulk registration of more than 5\, please email training@neppa.org. \nOnce NEPPA receives and processes your registration\, participants will receive an auto-generated email with unique login credentials to access each of the individual the sessions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-training-underground-distribution-review-2/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/@Your-Site-Virtual-Banner-Less-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240226T123957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T122333Z UID:10000360-1712649600-1712919600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Substation I Program - Session II DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the Substation I Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year.  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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing. \nClick Here for More Course Information \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 Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession II: Tuesday\, April 9 – Friday April 12\, 2024 \nDay 1 – Tuesday\, April 9 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 2 – Wednesday\, April 10 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 3 – Thursday\, April 11 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 4 – Friday\, April 12 – 8:00am – 11:00am (virtual) \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 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED AGENDA\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n Total Fee for all 4 Sessions: \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,795\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 5\, 2024. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/2024-substation-i-program-session-ii/ CATEGORIES:Substation I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Substation-I-16.9-updated-2.22.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240216T125123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T134313Z UID:10000347-1711440000-1711549800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Metering I Program DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Metering I Program will be held March 26 – 27\, 2024 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nNEPPA’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. \n \n MORE COURSE DETAILS\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nMetering I is designed for: \n\nNew or Transitioning Meter Technicians\nLineworkers\nSupervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nDemonstrate a foundational/introductory knowledge of meter use\, demand and digital vs. analog meters.\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 bi-directional metering.\nAccurately identify faulty equipment and troubleshoot solutions\n\nCLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n \n \n \n \n \n  Registration \nRegistration fees includes supplemental materials above\, as well as\, coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$975\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,500\n\n\n\n  \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 12\, 2024 (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 Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-metering-i-program/ 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/2024/02/2024-METERING-I-16.9-2.12.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240215T194432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T121134Z UID:10000359-1710835200-1711105200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2024 Substation I Program - Session I DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the Substation I Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year.  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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing. \nClick Here for More Course Information\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWho should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours  \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: Tuesday\, March 19 – Friday\, March 22\, 2024 \nDay 1 – Tuesday\, March 19 – 8:00am – 3:00pm (in person)Day 2 – Wednesday\, March 20 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 3 – Thursday\, March 21 – 8:00am – 2:00pm (in person)Day 4 – Friday\, March 22 – 8:00am – 11:00am (virtual) \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 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED AGENDA\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nTotal Fee for all 4 Sessions: \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,795\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,150\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 5\, 2024. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/2024-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/2024/02/2024-Substation-I-16.9-updated-2.22.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240207T163907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T115331Z UID:10000346-1710835200-1710860400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is offering a 1-day basic and technical prerequisite course for anyone looking to attend technical programs or to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory\, concepts and mathematic principles. \nNEPPA’s Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course is scheduled to be held on March 19\, 2024 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nBasic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations is designed to be an introduction to the electrical concepts and mathematic principles needed to understand electricity and electrical equipment. This course is a foundational level course that is a basis for additional course work in specific disciplines such as substation\, overhead lines and metering. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nBasic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for: \nAll field operations personnel including: \n>Meter Technicians>Lineworkers>Substation Technicians>Customer Service or Office Personnel looking to understand the product they sell every day>Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments or disciplines \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nThis 1-day\, in-person training will be held at: NEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n\nPractice and solve mathematic problems used in electrical power measurements\nDemonstrate a basic understanding of electrical theory including electricity and magnetism\nAbility to differentiate between how DC and AC circuits function\nExplain the difference and interconnection of generation\, transmission and distribution of electricity\nDemonstrate an understanding of energy and demand\, and the difference between Kw and Kwh\nAbility to recognize the utmost importance of electrical safety\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n Agenda details are subject to change. \n 8:00 am Welcome & Introductions8:15 am Module 1: Basic Electricity9:45 am Break10:00 am Module 2: Basic Mathematics11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 3: Electric Power & Energy1:00 pm Module 4: Electrical Safety1:30 pm Module 5: Power System Overview3:00 pm Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites There is no prerequisite for Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations. This course is a basic\, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$285\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$565\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION CLOSED\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 5\, 2024 (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 Instructor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Calascibetta\, CUSP\n Director of Safety & Training \n Anthony is NEPPA’s Director of Safety & Training. He has 40 years of Electrical experience and 25 years of Electric Utility experience. Starting out as a Lineworker\, he moved to the Substation Division as a Lead Substation Technician. \nHe is proficient in relay testing\, transformer testing\, circuit breaker testing\, and all aspects of wiring in overhead\, underground\, metering\, and substations. \nAnthony is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer\, and OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer. \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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \n  \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton  \nJanuary 1 – April 30\, 2024 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31\, 2024 – $168/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2024 – $142/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 540-5040  \nReservation Link:  https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1677160713279&key=CORP&app=resvlink \n  \nThe Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax \n242 Adams PlaceBoxborough\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \n  \nThe Westford Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $119/night +tax \n219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \n  \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – 10% Discount on Prevailing rate at time of booking. \n27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – 10% Discount on Prevailing rate at time of booking. \n59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-basic-electricity-mathematics-for-utility-operations/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BEM-16.9-1-2.7.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20240102T211342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T204707Z UID:10000333-1709107200-1709215200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Crew Leadership Program - NH DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer our revitalized Crew Leadership Program in two locations this year.   \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Dates & Hours\n \n \n \n \n \n February 28 – 29\, 2024 – Plymouth\, NHOctober 16 – 17\, 2024 – Littleton\, MA(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) \nCrew Leadership is offer every other year\, and will be offered again in 2026. \nCrew Leadership Program is designed to build upon existing leadership skills to work more effectively and efficiently in the field\, while meeting standards and regulatory requirements. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Crew Leadership Program includes a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nClick here to download the 2024 detailed agenda. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nCurrent or aspiring crew leaders\nLineworkers or operations employees\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Locations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28 – 29\, 2024 \nThe Common Man Inn 231 Main StreetPlymouth\, NH 03264 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 16 – 17\, 2024\nNEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \nUpon completion of this two-day program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\nDevelop an understanding of different leadership styles and their applications in a crew setting.\nPractice tactics and strategies to transition from an employee to a leader.\nCultivate practical communication skills to convey instructions\, provide feedback\, and resolve conflicts within the crew.\nEnhance problem-solving abilities to address challenges and obstacles that arise during crew activities.\nAcquire knowledge of team dynamics and how to foster a positive and productive work environment within the crew.\nLearn techniques for motivating and inspiring crew members to achieve common goals and objectives.\nGain proficiency in decision-making processes relevant to crew operations\, considering safety\, efficiency\, and resource management factors.\nDevelop organizational skills to plan and coordinate crew tasks\, schedules\, and resources effectively.\nUnderstand the importance of accountability and responsibility as a leader within the crew\, including the ability to take ownership of mistakes and learn from them.\nExplore strategies for building trust and rapport among crew members to enhance collaboration and cohesion.\nEvaluate personal leadership strengths and areas for growth and create a plan for continuous self-improvement as a crew leader.\nUnderstand the management of emergent situations that require mutual aid assistance and coordination.\n\n  \nThese objectives serve as a framework for a comprehensive crew leadership course that addresses various aspects of leadership within the utility. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites \nThe Crew Leadership Program is designed to build upon learning concepts in the Apprentice Lineworker and Advanced Lineworker Programs. \n The ideal participant has at least 3 – 5 years experience working in the field. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and Lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration form. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$935\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,445\n\n\n\n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until two week prior to meeting date:  Plymouth\, NH Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 or Littleton\, MA Wednesday\, October 10\, 2024. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anthony Calascibetta\n Director of Safety & Training \n Anthony has over 40 years of Electrical experience and 25 years of Electric Utility experience. Started out as a Lineworker\, moved to the Substation Division as a Lead Substation Technician. Proficient in relay testing\, transformer testing\, circuit breaker testing\, and all aspects of wiring in overhead\, underground\, metering\, and substations. \nAnthony is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer\, and OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer \nIt’s an honor to be part of the NEPPA training team\, and Safety Training is one of the most important assets of the Electric Utility. Remember\, Safety Starts with You! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Pazzanese\n Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)\, Trainer \n Mike joined NEPPA as part of the training team in April 2021. \nMike is a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) with 38 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. \nMike holds both the OSHA 30-hour General Industry and 20-hour Leadership Certifications. \nAs a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a teaching degree\, Mike’s background and utility 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 Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/crew-leadership/ LOCATION:The Common Man Inn\, 231 Main Street\, Plymouth\, New Hampshire\, 03264 CATEGORIES:Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Crew-Leadership-3.1-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20230329T140851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T142929Z UID:10000277-1695803400-1695819600@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Manager / Leadership Roundtable DESCRIPTION:2023 General Manager / Leadership Roundtable\nSeptember 27\, 2023 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm)  | Reading Municipal Light Department\, 230 Ash Street\, Reading\, MA 01867\nNEPPA is pleased to announce we will be offering a In person General Manager Roundtable on Wednesday\, September 27th beginning at 8:30 am. \n\nAgenda \nThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change. \n8:30 am  Coffee and Breakfast Pastries \n9:00 am  Welcome & Introductions \n9:15 am   Topics to be discussed:  TBD \n10:30 am Break \n10:45 am Roundtable Discussion  \n12:00 pm Lunch \n1:00 am Adjourn \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration fees include coffee\, baked goods and lunch. \nNEPPA Member:  $50Non- Members:  $75 \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \nQuestions? \nPlease contact communications@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2207. URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-manager-roundtable-2/ LOCATION:Reading Municipal Light Department\, 230 Ash Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GM-RD-9.27.23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20221020T183913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T175306Z UID:10000094-1692536400-1692788400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2023 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:For more information and registration URL:https://neppa.org/event/2023-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Mystic Marriott\, 625 North Road\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2023-Annual-Conf-3_2-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20230105T143551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T194038Z UID:10000218-1684828800-1685109600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation I Program - Session IV DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. 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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.\n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:\n• Lineworkers or operations employees\n• Substation Technicians\n• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n• Engineers\n• Construction Supervisors\n• Project Managers \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: March 28 – 31\, 2023 *     * Day 1\, March 14th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pmSession II: April 18 – 21\, 2023 Session III: May 2 – 5\, 2023 Session IV: May 23 – 26\, 2023  \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 ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations3. Practice safely entering\, exiting\, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,700\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,020\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 28\, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Richardson\n P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has long history working in the electric utility industry\, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007.  There he served in many management capacity including General Manager. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach. \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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – January 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + tax\, May 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – January 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax\, April 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \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/substation-i-program-session-iv/ 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/2023/01/2023-Substation-I-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20230515T185023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T184013Z UID:10000279-1684828800-1685025000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Intro to Electrical Hazards & Safety 2023 DESCRIPTION:Based on member demand\, NEPPA is pleased to be offering a brand-new Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training course being held May 23 – 25\, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nIntroduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training is designed for new hires in the electric and telecommunications industries. Participants may elect to attend one and/or two-days of the program. \nTopics covered in this program meet the introductory standards required to enter these industries. Over the course of their employment\, participants will require further training for each work duty and responsibility. \nNOTE: In addition to the topics covered in this program\, each employer is responsible for the site-specific training of any new hire or employee. See Employer Responsibilities below. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nBasic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for: \n>Any New Hire in Electric or Telecommunications Industries\n>New Lineworkers\n>New or Existing Telecommunications Technicians\n>New Substation or Meter Technicians\n>New Operations Personnel\n>New Office Personnel (Days 1)\n \n \n \n \n \n Testing & Demonstrations \nFinal Exam (25 Questions) \nAll participants are required to demonstrate and perform a pole top\, bucket and enclosed/confined space rescue.\n NOTE: Only individuals qualified to climb will perform a pole top rescue. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Employer Responsibilities \nWhile this program provides awareness and general safety training required for and to begin employment\, the employer is still responsible for providing tool\, equipment\, and site-specific training for each employee. \nEmployer-specific training includes but is not limited to: \n>Site-specific Safety Data Sheets\n>Written emergency action plans\n>Tool-specific training\n>Use of job-specific PPE including harnesses\n>Utility-specific bucket trucks and/or rescue equipment\, etc. \nNOTE: Only qualified employees may work on or with exposed energized lines or parts of equipment.\n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nThis 2 day\, in-person training will be held at: \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Covered \n  \n\nHazardous Communications\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nBloodborne Pathogens\nEmergency Action & Evacuation Plans\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nFire Protection\nTools & Equipment:\n\nGeneral Inspection\nCondition Evaluation\nCare of Tools\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)\n\nGeneral Inspection\nCondition Evaluation\nDon & Doffing PPE\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nFall Protection (including ladders)\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training including specific harnesses.\n\n\nWork Zone Protection (i.e.MUTCD) for Utility Workers\nPole Top/Bucket Rescue (incl. rescue procedure)\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide truck-specific training on operations and controls of their equipment.\n\n\nEnclosed/Confined Space Rescue (incl. rescue procedure)\n\nNOTE: Employer must provide equipment-specific training.\n\n\nElectrical Hazard Awareness\n\nNOTE: Only qualified employees may work on or with exposed energized lines or parts of equipment.\nRecognition of electrical hazards\nSkills & Techniques to control or avoid hazards\nMinimum Approach Distances and corresponding voltages\nSkills & Techniques to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \nAgenda details are subject to change. \nDay 1 – May 23\, 2023 \n8:00 am Welcome & Introductions8:30 am Module 1: Hazardous Communications9:30 am Break9:45 am Module 2: Emergency Action & Evacuations Plans\, Incl. Fire Extinguisher10:45 am Break11:00 am Module 3: Tools & Equipment11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 3: Tools & Equipment (cont.)12:30 pm Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment1:30 pm Module 5: Fall Protection2:30 pm Adjourn \nDay 2 – May 24\, 2023  \n8:00 am Module 6: Electrical Hazard Awareness9:00 am Break9:15 am Module 6: Electrical Hazard Awareness (cont.)10:15 am Break10:30 am Module 7: Work Zone Protection11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Module 8: Pole Top & Bucket Rescue1:00 pm Module 9: Enclosed/Confined Space Rescue2:30 pm Adjourn \nDay 3 – May 25\, 2023  \n8:00 am – 2:30 pm Medic First Aid / CPR / AEDBreaks in between \n11:30 am Lunch \n2:30 pm Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites \nThere is no prerequisite for Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training however only individuals qualified to climb will perform a pole top rescue. \nThis is a basic\, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs.\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include lunch on Days 1 & 2. If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\n\nMembers\nNon-Members\n\n\n1-Day Program:\n$275\n$555\n\n\n2-Day Program:\n$510\n$860\n\n\n2.5 Day Program:\n$580\n$1\,260\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 Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Wednesday\, May 9\, 2023 (or 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 Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40-year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years and they have two adult children and one grandchild. \nHe says\, “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.” \n\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/intro-to-electrical-hazards-safety-2023/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Intro to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Intro-to-Hazards-3_1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20230329T145145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T153816Z UID:10000278-1683549000-1683565200@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable DESCRIPTION:General Foreman RoundtableMay 8\, 2023 (12:30 pm – 5:00 pm) | New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (579 Tenney Mountain Highway\, Plymouth\, NH 03264)\n \n\nNEPPA will be having a General Foreman’s Roundtable\, Monday\, May 8\, 2023 hosted by New Hampshire Electric Cooperative.    \n  \n\n\nAgendaThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.\n12:30 pm        Lunch Available \n1:00 pm          Welcome \n1:15 pm          Presentation 1 \n1:45 pm          Break \n2:00 pm          Presentation 2 \n2:30 am          Open Discussion \n5:00 pm          Adjourn \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nMembers:  $50.00\nNon-Members:  $75.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-foreman-roundtable-2/ LOCATION:New Hampshire Electric Cooperative\, 579 Tenney Mountain Highway\, Plymouth\, NH\, 03264\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-GF-RDT-banner-5.8.23-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20230105T142930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T193859Z UID:10000217-1683014400-1683295200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation I Program - Session III DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. 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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.\n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:\n• Lineworkers or operations employees\n• Substation Technicians\n• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n• Engineers\n• Construction Supervisors\n• Project Managers \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: March 28 – 31\, 2023 *     * Day 1\, March 28th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pmSession II: April 18 – 21\, 2023 Session III: May 2 -5\, 2023 Session IV: May 23 – 26\, 2023  \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 ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations3. Practice safely entering\, exiting\, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,700\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,020\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 28\, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Richardson\n P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has long history working in the electric utility industry\, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007.  There he served in many management capacity including General Manager. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach. \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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – January 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + tax\, May 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – January 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax\, April 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \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/substation-i-program-session-iii-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Substation-I-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20230105T134901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T193735Z UID:10000215-1681804800-1682085600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2023 Substation I Program - Session II DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer the revitalized Substation I Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year. 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. \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. Each Friday of the session will be conducted virtually for review and testing.\n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who should Attend \nThis course is designed for:\n• Lineworkers or operations employees\n• Substation Technicians\n• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n• Engineers\n• Construction Supervisors\n• Project Managers \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: March 28 – 31\, 2023 *     * Day 1\, March 28th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pmSession II: April 18 – 21\, 2023Session III: May 2 – 5\, 2023 Session IV: May 23 – 26\, 2023  \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 ObjectivesUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations3. Practice safely entering\, exiting\, and performing maintenance in a substation.4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites\nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$2\,700\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,020\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 28\, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Richardson\n P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has long history working in the electric utility industry\, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007.  There he served in many management capacity including General Manager. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach. \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 contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – January 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + tax\, May 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – January 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax\, April 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + tax\, November 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \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/2023-substation-i-program/ 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/2023/01/2023-Substation-I-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20221012T151110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T145626Z UID:10000189-1678802400-1678807800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Topic:  Physical Security Best Pratices\n \n \n \n \n \n Tony will address Substation attacks\, etc. considering the recent uptick in ballistic attacks on infrastructure. \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Tony Hurley\, Critical Preparedness\, LLC. \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-8/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20221012T150909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T132423Z UID:10000188-1676383200-1676388600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Topic:  Human Resource – HR 101\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Starkweather & Shepley \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-7/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20221130T172022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T163734Z UID:10000200-1676361600-1676390400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2023 NESC Changes & Updates DESCRIPTION:Join NEPPA for a full day\, In-Person training sessions\, 2023 National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Overview: Significant Updates and Changes in 2023. The NESC Overview: Significant Updates and Changes will be a one-day program being held Tuesday\, February 14\, 2023\, at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nThe 2023 edition of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) was published in Aug. 2022 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and goes into effect on Feb. 1. The NESC is the national standard for safety in the design\, construction\, operation\, and maintenance of electric and communication systems. \nGet up-to-speed on the important variations that are effective in the 2023 edition. Participate in discussions and Q&A around rule interpretations\, compliance issues\, and learn about sources for help. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThe 2023 NESC Overview: Significant Updates and Changes Program is designed for anyone who are responsible for decisions concerning transmission and distribution systems including: \n• General Managers• General Foremen• Assistant General Managers• Electric Utility Engineers• Safety Professionals• Technicians and all field personnel \nThe course is conducted at a practical level and is appropriate for degreed professionals\, including engineers and engineering technicians as well as skilled craft personnel\, field supervisors and non-degreed high school graduates with a general knowledge of the electric utility \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Topics:\nUpon completion of this one-day course\, participants will be able to successfully have the knowledge to all updates and changes: \n• High-level overview of the NESC and rule history• Significant revisions contained in the 2023 NESC (Sections 1-3 and 9; Parts 1-4)• Section 1: Introduction to NESC• Section 2: Definitions• Section 3: References• Section 9: Grounding Methods• Part 1: Electric Supply Stations• Part 2: Overhead and Communication Lines• Part 3: Underground Lines• Part 4: Rules for the Operation of Electric Lines• Rule interpretations\, compliance issues\, and sources of help  \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring\nParticipants are required to have a copy of the 2023 National Electric Safety Code® (ANSI C2-2023) accessible to reference during the course. Electronic and hard copies can be purchased from IEEE (www.ieee.org; 800/701-4333). \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for Full Agenda and printable brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration  \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch for the day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $295Non-Members: $395 \n  \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructors\nNEPPA has partnered with TFB Engineering\, LLC to deliver the exceptional content covered in the course. \nBrent McKinney\,  Principal ConsultantMr. Brent McKinney is an industry leader\, working in technical and executive leadership positions in the electric utility industry for 35 years. Over the past 20 years\, he has worked extensively with the NESC and is currently secretary of NESC Subcommittee 8 (Work Rules). He helped write the latest standard and the NESC Handbook. He also collaborates with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on many issues. He is currently chair of the arc flash committee for the NESC and has helped write every arc flash rule adopted by the NESC and the OSHA. \nHe began his career as an engineer at an electric cooperative then moved into public power\, where he spent nearly 30 years working for City Utilities of Springfield\, Missouri (retiring as the director of electric transmission and distribution). He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and master’s degrees in electrical engineering and engineering management. \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/2023-nesc-changes-updates/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinars/Virtual Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-NESC-Updates-banner-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20221215T143551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T170205Z UID:10000212-1674721800-1674738000@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable DESCRIPTION:2023 General Foreman RoundtableJanuary 26\, 2023 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | Braintree Electric Light Dept\n\nNEPPA will be having a General Foreman’s Roundtable\, Thursday\, January 26\, 2023 hosted by Braintree Electric Light Department.   \n  \n\n\nAgendaThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change.\n8:30 am               Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am               Welcome & Scope of GF RT Meeting – John McDonagh\, NEPPA Staff \n9:15 am               Introductions – Facilitator:  Ralph Bellavance\, Mansfield Municipal Electric Department \n9:45 am               Presentation: 1 – Possible Near Miss or Accident \n10:15 am             Break \n10:30 am             Presentation 2: Review of the Watson Power Plant                   \n11:00 am             Open Discussion – Facilitator: Ralph Bellavance \n12:00 pm             Lunch and Next Meeting Discussion (Currently scheduled May 8\, 2023 Plymouth\, NH @ NH Electric Coop) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n1:00 pm               Adjourn                                                                            \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationMembers:  $50.00Non-Members:  $75.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-foreman-roundtable/ LOCATION:Braintree Electric Light Department\, 150 Potter Road\, Braintree\, 02184\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023-GF-RDT-banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T231735 CREATED:20221012T150729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T153956Z UID:10000187-1673359200-1673364600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - The Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on evaluating energy storage DESCRIPTION:The Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on evaluating energy storage  \n \n \n \n \n \n Leveraging case studies\, Enovation will show the impact of IRA on storage capital costs and accessibility as well as how IRA rules specifically help public power\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Terry Bickham\, Head of Product Management\, Enovation Analytics\n                       Martin Goldenblatt\, Enovation Analytics\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-6/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR