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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 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:20260420T034304 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:20260420T034304 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:20260420T034304 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:20260420T034304 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:20260420T034304 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 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 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:20221004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-Crew-Leadership-Agenda-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220825T154230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T154835Z UID:10000175-1663574400-1663686000@neppa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-CS-banner-II-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220823T141547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T164345Z UID:10000173-1663077600-1663083000@neppa.org 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 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:20220908T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220826T135001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T123819Z UID:10000176-1662625800-1662642000@neppa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-GF-RDT-1-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220104T174029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T154527Z UID:10000141-1661846400-1661871600@neppa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-BEM-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220222T161054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T123703Z UID:10000161-1660489200-1660737600@neppa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-AC-banner-III.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220802T221739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T153808Z UID:10000172-1660053600-1660059000@neppa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-pixabay-278918-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220107T191550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T192637Z UID:10000146-1654588800-1654869600@neppa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Substation-I-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220214T163505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T171408Z UID:10000150-1653382800-1653406200@neppa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Energy-Storage-Banner-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220107T185102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T192603Z UID:10000145-1652774400-1653055200@neppa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Substation-I-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220107T183938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T192526Z UID:10000144-1650960000-1651240800@neppa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Substation-I-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220131T203124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T195251Z UID:10000147-1649145600-1649253600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2022 Metering I Program DESCRIPTION:In direct response to members’ feedback\, NEPPA announced a completely revitalized Metering Program in 2020. As the Program continues to evolve\, we encourage members and students to provide their honest feedback on the program. NEPPA’s Metering I Program will be held April 5 -6\, 2022 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 \nClick here to download the detailed agenda. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \nMetering I is designed for: \n>New or Transitioning Meter Technicians>Lineworkers>Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments \nLocation \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \nLearning Objectives \n>Demonstrate a foundational/introductory knowledge of meter use\, demand and digital vs. analog meters. \n>Practice hands-on safe installation and removal of a meter \n>Calculate and demonstrate the safe measurement of electricity \n>Recognize meter theft\, revenue protection controls\, and how to safely install service and conduct inspections. \n>Demonstrate a basic understanding of net metering\, demand metering and reverse metering. \n>Accurately identify faulty equipment and troubleshoot solutions \n \n \n \n \n \n Prerequisites \nStudents are expected to participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course\, or have a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics. \nRegistration \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration. \n \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$905\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,400\n\n\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging \nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please 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 Power  \n  \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – Jan 1 – March 31 $99/night + tax: April 1 – Oct 31 $119/night + tax; Nov 1 – Dec 31 $99/ night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \n\nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \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/2022-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/2022/01/2022-Metering-I-Banner-1.png-kk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220106T172938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T154216Z UID:10000142-1648627200-1648737000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Intro to Electrical Hazards & Safety DESCRIPTION:Based on member demand\, NEPPA is pleased to be offering a brand-new Introduction to Electrical Hazards & Safety Training course being held March 30 – 31\, 2022 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>New Lineworkers>New or Existing Telecommunications Technicians>New Substation or Meter Technicians>New Operations Personnel>New Office Personnel (Days 1) \n \n \n \n \n \n Testing & Demonstrations \n Final Exam (25 Questions) \nAll participants are required to demonstrate and perform a pole top\, bucket and enclosed/confined space rescue. 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>Written emergency action plans>Tool-specific training>Use of job-specific PPE including harnesses>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 Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, 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 ToolsNOTE: Employer must provide site-specific training.\n\n\nPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)\n\nGeneral Inspection\nCondition Evaluation\nDon & Doffing PPENOTE: 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 – March 30\, 2022 \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 – March 31\, 2022  \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 \n  \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$265\n$545\n\n\n2-Day Program:\n$495\n$845\n\n\n\n\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 Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Wednesday\, March 16\, 2022 (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 Steve Socoby\n Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Steve has 36 years of hands-on experience in all facets of operations of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & substation responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his role of Director of Technical Training\, he oversees NEPPA’s lineworker program and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dennis Regele\n Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (General Industry) \n Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. Dennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. Dennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \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 \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $99/night + tax – January 1 – March 31; $119/night + tax – April 1 – October 31; $99/night + tax – November 1 – December 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 Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/intro-to-electrical-hazards-safety/ 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/2022/01/2022-Intro-to-EHST-Ban.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20211213T184533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T181635Z UID:10000139-1648542600-1648548000@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual: Rigging\, Ropes & Safety DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual Training \nParticipants 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\n@Your-Site Virtual \nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Member\nNon-Member\n$50 per person\n$100 per person\n  $380 per person\n  $770 per person\n$380 per person\n$770 per person\n$740 per person\n$1\,540 per person\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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. Once 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 Frequently Asked Questions\nQ: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year?\nA: For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2022. The per person registration fees are: NEPPA Members: $50 per person\, per class\, $380 for each series (8 classes)\, or $740 for the full series (16 classes) Non-Members: $100 per person\, per class\, $770 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,540 for the full series (16 classes) \nQ: How long is each class?\n A: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded?\nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?\n A: In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?\n A: At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded?\nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience?\n A: Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available?\nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: Switching & Tagging Personal Protective Grounding Trouble Investigation Transformer Review & Connections Work Zone Safety High Voltage Rubber Gloving \nContact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2022 sessions.\n \n \n \n \n \n Training Facilitators\n@Your-Site sessions may be conducted by one or more of NEPPA’s Training staff (see below): \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Socoby\n Technical & Safety Trainer - Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \n Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations\, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his role of Director of Training\, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Calderiso\n Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \nAs NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Technical & Safety Trainer \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 41 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 is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \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 Lou Gabriele\n Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 21 years. Prior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). \nPrior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont.\n \n \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\, 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 Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-rigging-ropes-safety-2/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-@Your-Site-Virtual-Bannerv2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220107T172056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T192448Z UID:10000143-1648540800-1648821600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Substation I Program - Session 1 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 29 – April 1\, 2022 *\n     * Day 1\, March 29th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm\nSession II: April 26 – 29\, 2022\nSession III: May 17 – 20\, 2022\nSession IV: June 7 – 10\, 2022 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\nUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully:\n1. Recognize safety hazards in a substation\n2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\n3. Practice safely entering\, exiting\, and performing maintenance in a substation.\n4. Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\n5. Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\n6. Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\n7. Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\n8. 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. \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. \nTom 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 \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(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 31219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/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-1/ 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/2022/01/2022-Substation-I-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20220104T174029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T154527Z UID:10000140-1648540800-1648566000@neppa.org 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-4/2022-03-29/ CATEGORIES:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-BEM-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20211213T184011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T141125Z UID:10000138-1643272200-1643277600@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual: Meter Safety - Postponed DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual Training \nParticipants 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\n@Your-Site Virtual \nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Member\nNon-Member\n$50 per person\n$100 per person\n  $380 per person\n  $770 per person\n$380 per person\n$770 per person\n$740 per person\n$1\,540 per person\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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. Once 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 Frequently Asked Questions\nQ: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year?\nA: For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2022. The per person registration fees are: NEPPA Members: $50 per person\, per class\, $380 for each series (8 classes)\, or $740 for the full series (16 classes) Non-Members: $100 per person\, per class\, $770 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,540 for the full series (16 classes) \nQ: How long is each class?\n A: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded?\nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually?\n A: In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion?\n A: At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded?\nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience?\n A: Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available?\nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: Switching & Tagging Personal Protective Grounding Trouble Investigation Transformer Review & Connections Work Zone Safety High Voltage Rubber Gloving \nContact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2022 sessions.\n \n \n \n \n \n Training Facilitators\n@Your-Site sessions may be conducted by one or more of NEPPA’s Training staff (see below): \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Socoby\n Technical & Safety Trainer - Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \n Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations\, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his role of Director of Training\, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Calderiso\n Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \nAs NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pete Crowley\n Safety & Technical Trainer Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Technical & Safety Trainer \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 41 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 is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \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 Lou Gabriele\n Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 21 years. Prior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). \nPrior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dennis Regele\n Technical & Safety Trainer Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (General Industry) \n Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n \n \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\, 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 Technical & Safety Trainer \n Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 49 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. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.\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-meter-safety/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-@Your-Site-Virtual-Bannerv2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034304 CREATED:20211213T180852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T141010Z UID:10000137-1643185800-1643191200@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual APPA Safety Manual II - Postponed DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual Training \nParticipants 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\n@Your-Site Virtual \nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA MemberNon-Member\n$50 per person$100 per person\n  $380 per person  $770 per person\n$380 per person$770 per person\n$740 per person$1\,540 per person\n\n\n\n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \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 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. Once 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 Frequently Asked Questions\nQ: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year? A: For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2022. The per person registration fees are: NEPPA Members: $50 per person\, per class\, $380 for each series (8 classes)\, or $740 for the full series (16 classes) Non-Members: $100 per person\, per class\, $770 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,540 for the full series (16 classes) \nQ: How long is each class? A: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually? A: In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion? A: At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? A: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience? A: Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? A: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: Switching & Tagging Personal Protective Grounding Trouble Investigation Transformer Review & Connections Work Zone Safety High Voltage Rubber Gloving \nContact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2022 sessions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Training Facilitators\n@Your-Site sessions may be conducted by one or more of NEPPA’s Training staff (see below): \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Socoby\n Technical & Safety Trainer - Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \n Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations\, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his role of Director of Training\, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Calderiso\n Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \nAs NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pete Crowley\n Safety & Technical Trainer Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Technical & Safety Trainer \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 41 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 is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \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 Lou Gabriele\n Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 21 years. Prior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). \nPrior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dennis Regele\n Technical & Safety Trainer Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (General Industry) \n Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n\n \n \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\, 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 Technical & Safety Trainer \n Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 49 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. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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-appa-safety-manual-ii/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-@Your-Site-Virtual-Bannerv2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034305 CREATED:20211213T172638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T141043Z UID:10000136-1643099400-1643104800@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual: APPA Safety Manual I - Postponed DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees for @Your-Site: Virtual Training \nParticipants 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\n\n@Your-Site Virtual \nPer Session\nSpring Series (8 Sessions)\nFall Series (8 Sessions)\n (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA MemberNon-Member\n$50 per person$100 per person\n  $380 per person  $770 per person\n$380 per person$770 per person\n$740 per person$1\,540 per person\n\n\n\n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Frequently Asked Questions\nQ: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year? \nA: For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2022. The per person registration fees are: \nNEPPA Members: $50 per person\, per class\, $380 for each series (8 classes)\, or $740 for the full series (16 classes) \nNon-Members: $100 per person\, per class\, $770 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,540 for the full series (16 classes) \nQ: How long is each class? \nA: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? \nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually? \nA: In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion? \nA: At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? \nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience? \nA: Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? \nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2021 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: \n Switching & Tagging\n Personal Protective Grounding\n Trouble Investigation\n Transformer Review & Connections\n Work Zone Safety\n High Voltage Rubber Gloving \nContact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2022 sessions. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Training Facilitators\n@Your-Site sessions may be conducted by one or more of NEPPA’s Training staff (see below): \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Socoby\n Technical & Safety Trainer - Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \n Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations\, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his role of Director of Training\, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Calderiso\n Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \nAs NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pete Crowley\n Safety & Technical Trainer Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Technical & Safety Trainer \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 41 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 is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \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 Lou Gabriele\n Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 21 years. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dennis Regele\n Technical & Safety Trainer Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (General Industry) \n Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n\n \n \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\, 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 Technical & Safety Trainer \n Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 49 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. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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/your-site-virtual-appa-safety-manual-i/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-@Your-Site-Virtual-Bannerv2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034305 CREATED:20211014T144145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T201542Z UID:10000018-1641978000-1641990600@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA's Customer Service Virtual Roundtable: Breakouts! DESCRIPTION:No conference this year? No problem! Join NEPPA’s Customer Service Subcommittee for a virtual roundtable covering hot topics in the Public Power industry. Members will meet in small groups to share insights into best practices\, discuss current programs and help provide tools for the future! \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend?This course is suitable for anyone new or established in Public Power that works with customers including: \n-General Managers-Business/Office Managers-Customer Service Managers\, Supervisors\, Representatives-Anyone looking to get a better understanding and/or fresh ideas Customer Service \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for printable flyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nWednesday\, January 12\, 2022 \n9:00-10:00 am Breakout Round Table Session10:15 – 11:15 am Breakout Round Table Session11:30 – 12:30 pm Wrap-up Webinar (All Participants)12:30 pm Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration fee\nMembers:  $25.00Non-Members: $45.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration NOW Open\n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Wednesday\, January 5\, 2022. Substitutions may be made at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?Please contact events@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-customer-service-roundtable/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Customer Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CS-RDT-Sq-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034305 CREATED:20210301T130504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T164042Z UID:10000004-1639738800-1639749600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program Graduation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-graduation/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_5155-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034305 CREATED:20210120T182937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T150034Z UID:10000033-1639557000-1639562400@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual: Trouble Investigation DESCRIPTION:December 15\, 2021 | Zoom (8:30 am – 10:00 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. \nAs 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. \nParticipants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 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)\n2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Members\n$45 per person\n$340 per person\n$340 per person\n$660 per person\n\n\nNon-Members\n$90 per person\n$690 per person\n$690 per person\n$1\,380 per person\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Frequently Asked Questions\n Q: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year? \nA: For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021. The per person registration fees are: \n NEPPA Members: $45 per person\, per class\, $340 for each series (8 classes)\, or $660 for the full series (16 classes)\n Non-Members: $90 per person\, per class\, $690 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,380 for the full series (16 classes)\n \n Q: How long is each class? \n \nA: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? \nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually? \nA: In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion? \nA: At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? \nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience? \nA: Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? \nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: \n1 – Switching & Tagging\n2 – Personal Protective Grounding\n3 – Trouble Investigation\n4 – Transformer Review & Connections\n5 – Work Zone Safety\n6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving \n Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Steve Socoby\n Safety & Technical Trainer\, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \n Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations\, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his role of Director of Training\, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Calderiso\n Trainer\, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \n As NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Crowley\n Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. Before joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Technical & Safety Trainer \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 is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, Ma where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \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 Lou Gabriele\n Technical & Safety Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scott Larsen\n Technical & Safety Trainer \n Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry. Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020. \nHis significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team. \nWell known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo\, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo. In addition\, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton\, MA where he resides.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dennis Regele\n Technical & Safety Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor \n Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Richardson\n P.E.\,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\, 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 Thomas (Tom) Succi\n Technical & Safety Trainer \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. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-trouble-investigation/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-@Your-Site-Virtual-Bannerv2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T034305 CREATED:20210120T182305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T145948Z UID:10000049-1639470600-1639476000@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual: Electrical Theory DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \nParticipants may register for either an individual session\, for the Spring/Fall Series (8 Session Each) or for the full 2021 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)\n2021 Series (16 Total Sessions)\n\n\nNEPPA Members\n$45 per person\n$340 per person\n$340 per person\n$660 per person\n\n\nNon-Members\n$90 per person\n$690 per person\n$690 per person\n$1\,380 per person\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Frequently Asked Questions\n Q: How many @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are offered per year? \nA: For now\, NEPPA is planning to offer a total of 16 @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions in 2021. The per person registration fees are: \n NEPPA Members: $45 per person\, per class\, $340 for each series (8 classes)\, or $660 for the full series (16 classes)\n Non-Members: $90 per person\, per class\, $690 for each series (8 classes)\, or $1\,380 for the full series (16 classes)\n \n Q: How long is each class? \n \nA: Each class is scheduled for a total of 90-minutes which includes a 15-minute\, live Q&A. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions live or pre-recorded? \nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions are live\, instructor-led training sessions. For any registrants unable to participate live\, the sessions are recorded and will be made available after the class. Recordings are available for 1-year after the date of broadcast. \nQ: Is this a group registration or do registrants complete class individually? \nA: In order to receive a certificate of completion\, participants need to register for the sessions individually. Certificates of completion only display the registrant’s name. That being said\, you do have the ability to register multiple individuals either one at a time\, or in bulk by submitting a roster to NEPPA. Certificates of completion are only available upon completion of the course. \nQ: Do registrants receive a Certificate of Completion? \nA: At the completion of the course\, registrants will receive an email including a printable Certificate of Completion which includes their name and session title. \nQ: Are @Your-Site: Virtual Training Sessions recorded? \nA: The @Your-Site: Virtual Training sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the program. \nQ: Are there set dates for @Your-Site: Virtual Training\, or do participants login at their own convenience? \nA: Since these are live\, instructor-led sessions\, participants are expected to join according to the schedule once published. Recordings will be made available for anyone unable to join on the specified training date. \nQ: Are the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual recordings still available? \nA: Yes\, NEPPA will continue to process registrations to access the 2020 @Your-Site Virtual Training sessions of the following topics: \n1 – Switching & Tagging\n2 – Personal Protective Grounding\n3 – Trouble Investigation\n4 – Transformer Review & Connections\n5 – Work Zone Safety\n6 – High Voltage Rubber Gloving \n Contact training@neppa.org to register for and access the 2020 sessions.\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Steve Socoby\n Safety & Technical Trainer\, CUSP & Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction) \n Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations\, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his role of Director of Training\, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Calderiso\n Trainer\, Certified American Heart Associaiotn & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Linda Calderiso has been a trainer with the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2000 and brings energy and professionalism to all the sessions she teaches. \n As NEPPA’s primary First Aid\, CPR and AED instructor\, Linda is instrumental in ensuring NEPPA members meet their annual requirements in an engaging and fun learning environment.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Crowley\n Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Pete has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. Before joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Technical & Safety Trainer \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 is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, Ma where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \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 Lou Gabriele\n Technical & Safety Trainer\, Certified American Heart Association & Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n Lou Gabriele has been a technical and safety trainer with NEPPA for over 20 years. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Lou spent his 30+ year line career with Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS). Prior to being merged with Green Mountain Power\, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. was the largest electricity supplier in Vermont. Its customer base covered 160\,000 people in 163 towns\, villages and cities in Vermont.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scott Larsen\n Technical & Safety Trainer \n Scott joined NEPPA in September 2020 and has 32 years of professional experience in the utility industry. Scott retired from his role as the General Line Foreman for Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments in spring 2020. \nHis significant field experience coupled with his passion for safety has made him an excellent addition to NEPPA’s training team. \nWell known for his stellar work with NEPPA’s Lineworkers Rodeo\, Scott is also quite familiar with NEPPA Mutual Aid and has participated in Light Up Navajo. In addition\, Scott serves as an LELWD Commissioner in Littleton\, MA where he resides.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dennis Regele\n Technical & Safety Trainer\, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor \n Dennis has been a trainer for the Northeast Public Power Association since November 2018 and travels throughout the Northeast. \nDennis has a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Science for Worcester State College\, is married and has 3 sons. \nPrior to joining NEPPA\, Dennis started his career in the utility industry in 1984 with Massachusetts Electric (now National Grid). He worked his way up from an apprentice lineworker through crew leader and eventually as Line Supervisor and Safety Supervisor. He then moved on to NSTAR (now Eversource) as a Field/Technical Trainer. \nDennis also spent time with Asplundh Utility Line construction as a Regional Safety Supervisor/Trainer and has served as an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the past 12 years. \nIn addition to training for NEPPA\, Dennis is also a part -time instructor at Quinsigamond Community College with the Energy Utility Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Richardson\n P.E.\,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\, 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 Thomas (Tom) Succi\n Technical & Safety Trainer \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. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. URL:https://neppa.org/event/your-site-virtual-electrical-theory/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-@Your-Site-Virtual-Bannerv2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR