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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20240417T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004426 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:20260420T004426 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:20260420T004426 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:20260420T004426 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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:20260420T004427 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004427 CREATED:20221012T150453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T202303Z UID:10000186-1670940000-1670945400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Uncovering Common OSHA Violations at your Utility DESCRIPTION:Uncovering Common OSHA Violations at your Utility \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Lee Marchessault\, President\, Workplace Safety Solutions\, Inc.\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-5/ 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:20221213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004427 CREATED:20220829T161806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T163855Z UID:10000177-1670918400-1671199200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2022 Substation II Program - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.   \nSubstation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program\, and focus on the principles of substation design\, construction\, operations and maintenance. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II 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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \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. \nNEW DATES: \nSession I: Ocotber 4 – 7\, 2022Session II: October 18 – 21\, 2022Session III: November 15 – 18\, 2022Session IV: December 13 – 16\, 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,625 \nNon-Members: $3\,900 \n \n REGISTER - CLOSED\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 QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-substation-ii-program/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-Substation-II-banner-new-dates.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004427 CREATED:20221018T165623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T191338Z UID:10000191-1669885200-1669899600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2022 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday\, December 1\, 2022 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Andover\, 123 Old River Road\, Andover\, MA 01810. \nReview 2022\, learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2023\, build relationships with your professional colleagues and industry partners and meet with old and new friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Agenda details are still being finalized and are therefore subject to change. \n8:00 am     Registration\, Continental Breakfast9:00 am     Members Welcome & President’s Address\, Mr. Nicholas Lawler\, LELWD9:15 am     Keynote:  Leadership…The Power of Integrity\, Colonel Arthur J. Athens\, USMCR (Ret.) \nIntegrity is essential for living lives of purpose and impact and building teams founded on trust and commitment.  This presentation answers four key questions:  (1) What do we mean by integrity? (2) What does integrity look like in action? (3) How does a leader maintain his or her integrity\, particularly in challenging circumstances? and (4) How does a leader create an organizational climate of integrity?  \n10:15 am   Networking/ Break 10:30 am   Executive Committee’s Report\, Mr. Michael Hyland\, NEPPA Executive Director10:45 am   Financial Reports\, Ms. Elizabeth Dailey\, Director of Administration & Finance\, NEPPA11:00 am   Legislative Update\, Meguire Whitney\, LLC\, Ms. Joy Grewatz\, Principal11:30 am   Intro of Affiliate Members – Corporate & Associate MembersAt this\, time we ask Affiliate Members who wish to introduce themselves to line up by the podium. For the sake of time\, please limit your introductions to approximately one (1) minute. \n12:00 pm Luncheon1:00 pm Adjourn \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 Click here for more information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate and Affiliate Members:\nIf you are interested in having a complimentary dispaly table please email  registar@neppa.org to reserve your table today. Table are subject to availablity at time of request.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-annual-membership-meeting-2/ LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Andover\, 123 Old River Road\, Andover\, 01810\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-AMMeeting-banner-16.9-ii.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004427 CREATED:20221020T140548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T172204Z UID:10000092-1669105800-1669113000@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual Training - Circuit Breakers & Relays DESCRIPTION:November 22\, 2022 | Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:30 am)\n \n \n \n \n \n At 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. As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training\, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19\, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. Participants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2022 Series (16 Total Sessions): \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n@Your-Site Virtual\nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n2022 Series (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Members\n$50 per person\n$380 per person\n$380 per person\n$740 per person\n\n\nNon-Members\n$100 per person\n$770 per person\n$770 per person\n$1\,540 per person\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n @Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length All 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 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 Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact training@neppa.org to ask any questions. \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-service-virtual-circuit-breakers-relays/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/@Circuit-Breakers-Nov-22-SQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004427 CREATED:20220829T163058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T164035Z UID:10000181-1668499200-1668780000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2022 Substation II Program - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.   \nSubstation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program\, and focus on the principles of substation design\, construction\, operations and maintenance. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II 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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \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. \nNEW DATES: \nSession I: October 4 -7\, 2022Session II: October 18 – 21\, 2022Session III: November 15 – 18\, 2022 – CXLSession IV: December 13 – 16\, 2022 – CXL \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,625 \nNon-Members: $3\,900 \n \n REGISTER - Closed\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 QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-substation-ii-program-4/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-Substation-II-banner-new-dates.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004427 CREATED:20221012T145130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T124542Z UID:10000185-1667916000-1667921400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Utility Reliability: Data Collection\, Benchmarking and the Outage Data Initiative (ODI) DESCRIPTION:Utility Reliability: Data Collection\, Benchmarking and the Outage Data Initiative (ODI)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This tactical Tuesday will provide an overview of reliability data benchmarking opportunities through statistics and touch on the work of the ODI for data collection during restoration. \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:Scott Sternfeld\, Outage Data InitiativeMike Hyland\, NEPPA\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-4/ 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:20221108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004427 CREATED:20220908T162030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T152253Z UID:10000183-1667894400-1668009600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Cost of Service Workshop: Implementation and Application DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has partnered with the American Public Power Association to bring a high caliber cost of service workshop:  Implementation and Application training. Participants will participate in a two-day training program. \nWho Should Attend\nThese courses are designed for: \n>General managers>Commissioners>Finance and accounting personnel>Rate analysts>Financial planners>Policymakers \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda. \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Overview (8:30 am – 4:00 pm\, November 8-9\, 2022)\nExplore the ins and outs of cost of service—from key concepts to the nuts and bolts of working through a cost of service model. Get hands-on experience working with an actual Excel model to apply cost of service and rate design principles and processes to electric\, water\, sewer\, gas\, and other municipal services. Complete the step-by-step process of putting a cost of service study together and review how to develop a fully functional and unbundled cost of service study. As you explore what it takes to do a thorough cost analysis\, gain lessons learned from real-world examples.This course does not have prerequisites\, nor does it require advance preparation. \nCourse Topics• Basic cost of service and pricing concepts\, terminology\, and processes• Collecting and using cost of service data and organizing costs• Allocating municipal facilities and expenses• Classifying generation\, transmission\, and distribution expenses• Categorizing generation types and primary cost components• Collecting and applying load research data• Developing and applying cost allocation factors• Gauging customer voltage levels• Apply cost allocation factors in a cost of service model• Determining monthly customer facilities and billing costs• Identifying bundled and unbundled primary cost components• Applying cost of service components to rate designs• Understanding the limitations of a traditional cost-of-service model \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to successfully: \n• Explain the role of rates and cost of service studies\, define common terminology• Understand how to identify\, collect\, and organize costs• Explain how to functionalize utility assets and expenses• Outline how utility assets and expenses are classified• Develop and apply cost allocation factors\, and define how customer allocation factors are determined• Identify methods used to collect load research data\, and how to utilize utility load data to properly assign customer costs• Outline how to determine monthly customer facilities and billing costs\, and explain cost components of your utility• Describe bundled and unbundled primary cost components\, and specify cost components related to monthly customer charge• Understand how to implement rate adjustments based on cost of service study results• Utilize a functional cost of service model\, and summarize study results for end user\, Board\, Commission or Council• Understand the limitations of a traditional cost-of-service model \n \n \n \n \n \n 2-Day Program (November 8 – 9\, 2022) \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$895\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,625\n\n\n\n  \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/cost-of-service-workshop-implementation-and-application/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/COS-Implementation-Appl-Banner-1-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004427 CREATED:20221020T135747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T205313Z UID:10000091-1667291400-1667298600@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual Training - Ergonomics DESCRIPTION:November 1\, 2022 | Zoom Meeting (8:30 am – 10:30 am)\n \n \n \n \n \n At 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. As part of our commitment to our members to provide high-quality technical and safety training\, particularly in the shadows of COVID-19\, we are pleased to continue offering a new series of live\, instructor-led @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions. Participants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2022 Series (16 Total Sessions): \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n@Your-Site Virtual\nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n2022 Series (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Members\n$50 per person\n$380 per person\n$380 per person\n$740 per person\n\n\nNon-Members\n$100 per person\n$770 per person\n$770 per person\n$1\,540 per person\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n @Your-Site: Virtual – Session Schedule & Length All 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 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 Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact training@neppa.org to ask any questions. \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-ergonomics/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/@Ergonomics-Nov-2022-1-3.png-AAA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004427 CREATED:20220829T172348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T003809Z UID:10000182-1667289600-1667570400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2022 Metering II Program DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Metering II Program is designed to build upon the introductory concepts of Metering I. Metering II explores advanced application of concepts\, how to apply theory in practice and understand system design elements and equipment. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, including a final exam\, 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\nThis course is designed for: \n\nIntermediate or transitioning Meter Technicians\nLineworkers\nSupervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon completion of the program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is measured through meters.\nPractice advanced applications of meter installations and measurements.\nApply advanced programming\, testing and design concepts to real-world applications.\nDevelop a system design that demonstrates a deep understanding of the system’s configuration.\nRecognize applicable standards and specifications such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\nDemonstrate an understanding of meter multipliers.\nTest the impacts of metering on billing and revenue protection.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nStudents are expected to have completed NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations and Metering I programs\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. \nTESTING\nThis Program includes a Final Exam to demonstrate comprehension of the material (25 Questions). \n \n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS *\nIn addition to the student binder with module printouts\, students are provided with the following supplemental materials: \n\nProgram T-Shirt\nCalculator\nMeter Socket Checks Handbook\nPocket Guide to Watthour Meters\n\n* Materials will be provided for participants who have not already received equipment in other programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATES & LOCATION\nMetering II will be held November 1 – 3\, 2022 in-person at NEPPA’s Training Center: \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include supplemental materials\, a program t-shirt\, printed student materials and lunch each day. \nMembers: $1\,350 \nNon-Members: $2\,100 \nTo register\, please click the button below and complete your registration online. \n\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to download the detailed agenda.\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/2022-metering-ii-program/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Metering II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-Metering-II-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004427 CREATED:20220829T162952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T164131Z UID:10000180-1666080000-1666360800@neppa.org SUMMARY:2022 Substation II Program - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.   \nSubstation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program\, and focus on the principles of substation design\, construction\, operations and maintenance. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II 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. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \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. \nNEW DATES \nSession I: October 4-7\, 2022Session II: October 18 – 21\, 2022Session III: November 15 – 18\, 2022Session IV: December 13 – 16\, 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,625 \nNon-Members: $3\,900 \n \n REGISTER - CLOSED\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 QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-substation-ii-program-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-Substation-II-banner-new-dates.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004427 CREATED:20220912T185216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T163706Z UID:10000184-1666008000-1666020600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2023 NESC Updates & Applications DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is offering a virtual 3 1/2 hour program to address the origins of the NESC and its fundamental application to electric utility transmission and distribution systems\, highlighting important changes that are effective with the 2023 edition on Monday\, October 17th\, 2022 virtually (12:00 pm – 3:30 pm). \nLonger programs will be offered in 2023 that will allow more extensive and in-depth coverage of topics\, as well as practice exercises for participants.  2023 dates will be coming soon.  \n \n \n \n \n \n 2023 NESC Update & Applications\nProgram Highlights\n\nNESC purpose\, organization and application\nSignificant revisions contained in the 2023 NESC\nNESC compliance\, legal liability and risk management\nRule interpretations and sources of help for compliance\nRecognition and correction of code violations\nIntegration of NESC requirements into design\, construction and maintenance practices\nSafety and work rules for construction and operations personnel\nCode interpretation and compliance issues contributed by course participants\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nManagers\, safety professionals\, electric utility engineers\, designers\, technicians and all field personnel who are responsible for decisions concerning transmission and distribution systems. The 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 system. \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Level:\nThis course does not have prerequisites and does not require advance preparation; however\, familiarity with the NESC will be helpful in gaining a more in-depth understanding of the code changes and their ramifications. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructors\nR. John Miner\, Tom Black\, Erich Schoennagel and Ted Dimberio are effective and experienced adult education instructors with extensive electric utility engineering\, operations\, safety\, and management experience. All four have worked with the NESC throughout their careers.  Collaborative Learning (CL) has delivered NESC programs to a wide range of audiences throughout the U.S. for more than 25 years. \n \n \n \n \n \n Rates:  \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 Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2023-nesc-updates-applications/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Webinars/Virtual Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2023-NESC-Updates-2_1-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T004427 CREATED:20220823T171022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T122015Z UID:10000174-1665496800-1665502200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Transportation Electrification Program at Austin Energy DESCRIPTION:Transportation Electrification Program at Austin Energy\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nLearn what Austin Energy is doing with their  transportation electrification program. \nPresenter:  Karl Popham\, Manager\, Electric Vehicles & Emerging Technologies\, Austin Energy \n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-3/ 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