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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T153000
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CREATED:20221012T151110Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T153000
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CREATED:20221012T150909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T132423Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20221130T172022Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20221012T150729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T153956Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20221012T150453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T202303Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20220829T161806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T163855Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20221018T165623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T191338Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20220829T162722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T164016Z
UID:10000178-1664870400-1665151200@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-2/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20220224T154656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T163346Z
UID:10000162-1664870400-1664978400@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Crew Leadership Program - Plymouth\, NH
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer our revitalized Crew Leadership Program in two locations this year. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Crew Leadership is offer every other year\, and will be offered again in 2024. Crew 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. In addition to in-class lecture\, the Crew Leadership Program includes a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nClick here to download the 2022 detailed agenda. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				October 4 – 5\, 2022 – Plymouth\, NH \nOctober 12 – 13\, 2022 – Littleton\, MA  \n(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for addtional Information \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/crew-leadership-program/
LOCATION:The Common Man Inn\, 231 Main Street\, Plymouth\, New Hampshire\, 03264
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20220825T154230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T154835Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Customer Service\, Credit & Collections Conference
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-customer-service-credit-collections-conference/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Downtown\, 700 Elm Street\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Customer Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20220823T141547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T164345Z
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday! IIJA and IRA Federal Grants Update
DESCRIPTION:IIJA and IRA Federal Grants Update \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learn about the status of various grant programs created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act\, including how to stay on top of opportunities and design competitive projects. \nPresenter:  McGuire Whitney \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-2/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20220826T135001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T123819Z
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SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA will be holding a Kick-off General Foreman’s Roundtable on Thursday\, September 8\, 2022 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nWe’d love your support as we want to bring together the Journeyman lineman that are leading your utility operations. The final agenda is yet not approved however some of the topics will include identification of the difficulty of transitioning into a leadership position; the NEPPA Underground Training Yard construction and utilization; and the need and implementation of a climbing school for all new apprentices. \n \nIt will certainly be worth your efforts to attend the roundtable.  \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/gf-roundtable/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtables
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20220104T174029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T154527Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to continue 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 twice  this year on March 29 & August 30\, 2022 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) as part of the first day of two other technical programs. \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: \nMeter TechniciansLineworkersSubstation TechniciansCustomer Service or Office Personnel looking to understand the product they sell every daySupervisors 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$265\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$545\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022 or August 16\, 2022 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class)\, respectively. 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					Tim Richardson\, P.E. \n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has a 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				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 – $137/night + tax102 Constitution Avenue\, Littleton\, MA 01460(978) 540-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power \nThe Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center –January 1 – March 31\, 2022 – $99/night + taxApril 1 – October 31\, 2022 – $119/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2022 – $99/night + tax219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online \n \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ORHDCGI&corporateCode=N3003696 \n          Negotiated Rate ID: 3003696  \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/basic-electricity-mathematics-for-utility-operations-4/2022-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20220222T161054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T123703Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s 2022 Annual Conference will be held August 14-17\, 2022 at The Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Conference Center (1746 Mountain Road\, Stowe\, VT 05672). Join your professional colleagues for 3 days of educational sessions\, roundtables\, networking\, sponsor exhibits\, and more! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click Here for More Information
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-annual-conference/
LOCATION:The Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Conference Center\, 1746 Mountain Road\, Stowe\, VT\, 05672\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20220802T221739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T153808Z
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday!  Beneficial Electrification and Engaging With Your Local Schools to Electrify Transportation
DESCRIPTION:How will this work?\nFor now – simply send an email to mhyland@neppa.org to register.  \nWe will confirm your interest\, and between now and next Tuesday – Mike Hyland will send you a ‘Zoom’ invite out to all members that want to participate.  \nAt 2 PM next Tuesday – use the Zoom link to join. 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20220107T191550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T192637Z
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SUMMARY:Substation I Program:  Session 4
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:• Lineworkers or operations employees• Substation Technicians• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments• Engineers• Construction Supervisors• 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. \n Session I:  March 29 – April 1\, 2022 *     * Day 1\, March 29th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Session II: April 26 – 29\, 2022Session III: May 17 – 20\, 2022Session IV: June 7 – 10\, 2022 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \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 substation.2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations.3. 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 PPE.6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer.8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\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\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022. 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 a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \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				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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 – $137/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040– If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \n Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \n The Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $99/night + tax  – Jan 1 -March 31; $119/night + tax – April 1 – Oct 31; $99/night + tax – Nov 1 – Dec 31219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200  \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600Click 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/2022-substation-i-program-session-4/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T021625
CREATED:20220214T163505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T171408Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Storage:  Trends & Practical Applications (APPA In-house) POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has partnered with the American Public Power Association to bring the Energy Storage:  Trends and Practical Applications. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course OverviewEnergy storage technologies are poised to have a major effect on electric utilities. Take a deeper dive into the costs\, benefits\, and limitations of each type of energy storage technology. Discuss the challenges and short- and long-duration applications of these technologies and how your utility might weigh these insights when deciding how to invest in storage. Learn how regulatory trends might affect utility plans and storage goals. Review best practices and platforms for implementing battery storage in utility portfolio planning\, in supporting intermittent renewable resources\, and in providing other grid services.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should AttendUtility staff and policymakers looking for an in-depth look at energy storage.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Topics– Overview of the energy storage market: trends and challenges– Storage processes\, technologies\, and applications across the energy industry– Battery storage technologies: cost and performance– Lithium ion supply chain dynamics– Market dynamics and competitive positioning– Benefits of energy storage and the concept of value stacking multiple revenue streams– Valuing storage as a resource in utility portfolio planning-l Regulatory frameworks and use cases– Battery storage and the evolving grid– End-of-life disposition– Future outlook for storage\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda  coming soon\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Members:  $565Non-Members: $1\,225\n			\n				Registration opening soon\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations Cancellations will be accepted until Tuesday\, April 26\, 2022.  Substitutions may be made at any time.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				InstructorPeter Kelly-Detwiler\, Co-founder of NorthBridge Energy Partners\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/energy-storage-trends-practical-applications-appa-in-house/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T140000
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SUMMARY:Substation I Program:  Session 3
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:• Lineworkers or operations employees• Substation Technicians• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments• Engineers• Construction Supervisors• 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. \n Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. Session I:  March 29 – April 1\, 2022 *     * Day 1\, March 29th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Session II: April 26 – 29\, 2022Session III: May 17 – 20\, 2022Session IV: June 7 – 10\, 2022 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \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 substation.2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations.3. 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 PPE.6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer.8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\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\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022. 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 a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \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				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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 – $137/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $99/night + tax  – Jan 1 -March 31; $119/night + tax – April 1 – Oct 31; $99/night + tax – Nov 1 – Dec 31\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\n \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(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				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-substation-i-program-session-3/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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SUMMARY:Substation I Program:  Session 2
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:• Lineworkers or operations employees• Substation Technicians• Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments• Engineers• Construction Supervisors• 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. Session I:  March 29 – April 1\, 2022 *     * Day 1\, March 29th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Session II: April 26 – 29\, 2022Session III: May 17 – 20\, 2022Session IV: June 7 – 10\, 2022 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, 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 substation.2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations.3. 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 PPE.6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer.8. Recognize applicable standards\, specifications\, and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda.\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\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022. 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 a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \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				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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 – $137/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $99/night + tax  – Jan 1 -March 31; $119/night + tax – April 1 – Oct 31; $99/night + tax – Nov 1 – Dec 31\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\n \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(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				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-substation-i-program-session-2/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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