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:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T135548 CREATED:20210120T134114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T174736Z UID:10000066-1611822600-1611828000@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual AC Power Systems DESCRIPTION:January 28\, 2021 | Zoom Meeting (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-ac-power-systems/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/@Your-Site-Virtual-AC-POWER-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210128 DTSTAMP:20260420T135548 CREATED:20210119T200354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T174801Z UID:10000065-1611705600-1611791999@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site APPA Safety Manual (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:January 27\, 2021 | Zoom Meeting (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\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 \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 \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 \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/appa-safety-manual-2/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/@Your-Site-Virtual-APPA-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210127 DTSTAMP:20260420T135548 CREATED:20210113T144107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T174829Z UID:10000015-1611619200-1611705599@neppa.org SUMMARY:@Your-Site Virtual: APPA Safety Manual (Part 1) DESCRIPTION:January 26\, 2021 | Zoom Meeting (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-appa-safety-manual-1/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:@Your-Site Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/@Your-Site-Virtual-APPA-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T114500 DTSTAMP:20260420T135549 CREATED:20201014T183352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T192651Z UID:10000086-1607076000-1607082300@neppa.org SUMMARY:2020 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for NEPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting being held Friday\, December 4\, 2020 Virtually 10:00 am – 11:45 am. \nReview 2020\, learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2020\, build relationships with your professional colleagues and industry partners and meet with old and new friends. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda \nThe agenda is still being finalized and is therefore subject to change. \n9:30 am Pre check-in \n10:00 am Members Welcome & President’s Address\, Mr. Justin Connell\, President \n10:10 am Keynote – TBD \n10:30 am Commissioner Service & Century Awards \n10:40 am Executive Director’s Report\, Ms. Bonnie Biocchi\, Executive Director\, NEPPA \n10:50 am Francis “Skip” Willey Individual Achievement & Distinguished Awards \n11:00 am Financial Reports\, Ms. Elizabeth Dailey\, Director of Administration & Finance\, NEPPA \n11:10 am Outstanding Affiliate Member & NEPPA Service Awards \n11:20 am Legislative Update\, Meguire Whitney\, LLC\, Ms. Elizabeth Whitney \n11:35 am Person of the Year Award \n11:45 am Adjourn \nRegistration – Opening Soon \n \n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThis event is free to members; However\, it is important that we know you are coming so Please RSVP today\, so we can plan accordingly. \nPlease contact Wendy Esche at wesche@neppa.org if you have any questions. \nQuestions? Don’t hesitate to call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2020-annual-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtually ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-Annual-Membership-Meeting-banner-3.1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T135549 CREATED:20201015T124927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T192844Z UID:10000078-1605600000-1605711600@neppa.org SUMMARY: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. \nNEPPA’s Metering I Program will be held April 21 – 22\, 2021 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. \nClick here to download the detailed agenda. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \nMetering I is designed for: \nNew or Transitioning Meter Technicians \nLineworkers \nSupervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments \nLocation \nNEPPA Training Center \n200 New Estate Road \nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n  \nLearning Objectives \n \nDemonstrate a foundational/introductory knowledge of meter use\, demand and digital vs. analog meters. \nPractice hands-on safe installation and removal of a meter \nCalculate and demonstrate the safe measurement of electricity \nRecognize meter theft\, revenue protection controls\, and how to safely install service and conduct inspections. \nDemonstrate a basic understanding of net metering\, demand metering and reverse metering. \nAccurately identify faulty equipment and troubleshoot solutions \n \n \n \n \n \n Prerequisites \n Students 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. \n Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$875\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,300\n\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: \n\nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax \n102 Constitution Avenue\, Littleton\, MA 01460 \n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n  \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $120/night + tax \n219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886 \n(978) 692-8200 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \n\nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax \n27 Andrews Parkway\, Devens\, MA 01434 \n(978) 772-3030 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax \n59 Andrews Parkway\, Devens\, MA 01434 \n(978) 772-0600 \nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/metering-i-program/2020-11-17/ 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/2020/10/2021-Metering-I-Banner.png-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201119 DTSTAMP:20260420T135549 CREATED:20201016T131519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T192903Z UID:10000082-1605571200-1605743999@neppa.org SUMMARY:Project Management & Customer Relations DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Collaborative Learning\, Inc.\, NEPPA is pleased to offer a two half day Project Management & Customer Relations course being held in conjunction with the Public Utility Management Progam (PUMP) on Tuesday\, November 17 & Wednesday\, November 18\, 2020. \nThis course provides a basic understanding project management principles\, policies and processes. The course also helps participants understand dynamics of the municipal-utility customer relationship as well as financial management\, budgeting and long-term financial planning methods.\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend? This course is suitable for anyone new or established in the electric utility industry including: \n-General Managers -Business/Office Managers -Customer Service Managers\, Supervisors\, Representatives -Commissioners/Board Members -Anyone looking to get a better understanding of the electric utility industry \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Purpose & Objectives The purpose of the Project Managment module is to help participants understand and apply basic principles of project and program management in their work as municipal utility managers. Included is an overview of project/program policies\, structures\, processes and tools that is designed to acquaint participants with basic issues of creating and managing projects and project teams. Participants in this program will be better able to effectively organize people and resources\, schedule major activities and milestones\, monitor and report progress\, close\, and evaluate both the results and management process. \nThe purpose of the Customer Relations program is to help participants understand the traditional municipal utility – customer relationship and some of the dynamics that are changing that relationship. This program begins with an overview of typical customer service rules and regulations (i.e. basic and value-added service offerings\, business terms\, technical requirements\, etc.)\, and some of the challenges that are inherent in applying those rules and regulations objectively\, but with flexibility. This program also provides participants with insight and understanding on the principles and practices that allow funding of projects and programs to improve the utility systems and the delivery of services that provide good value for the cost. Participants will explore financial management\, budgeting techniques\, long-term financial planning methods\, and various forms of electric rates. Participants will also learn how to convey these principles and practices to utility policy makers. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Topics\nPrinciples of Project/Program Management \n\n\n\nPolicies and practices for identifying\, documenting\, and prioritizing projects and programs\n\n\n\nProject Organization \n\nThe project/program manager’s role\, responsibility\, authority\, accountability and evaluation criteria.\nProject/program team member’s role\, responsibility\, authority\, accountability and evaluation criteria.\nDevelopment of project/program objectives\, scope and team charter.\n\nProject/Program Planning \n\n\n\nDevelopment of a work breakdown structure with milestones\, tasks\, subtasks\, and work products.\nBasic principles of scheduling using Gantt charts and critical path analysis.\nEstimating resource requirements and make work assignments to project team members.\n\n\n\nProject/Program Execution \n\n\n\nMonitoring and reporting project/program progress in terms of tasks completed\, work products delivered\, and resources used.\nTechniques for leading the project team and avoiding potential problems\nHandling the unexpected\nClosing and evaluation the project/program\nProject management tools and other resources\n\n\n\nCustomer Relations \n\n\n\nCustomer services (basic and value-added services)\nCustomer service rules and regulations (standards\, business terms\, technical requirements)\nDefining Revenue Requirements\nDeveloping Key Financial Targets\nDeveloping Financial Plans\nContributions to the City\nBasic Cost of Service Terminology\nBasics of Rate design and implementation\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n Tuesday\, November 17\, 2020 \n9:00 am Introductions & Objectives \n9:30 am Project Management \n12:30 pm Adjourn \n Wednesday\, November 18\, 2020 \n9:00 am Customer Relations \n12:30 pm Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nRegistration fees include coffee\, baked goods and lunch each day. Registration fees DO NOT include overnight accommodations (please see “Lodging” below for booking information at nearby hotels with a negotiated rate). \n Members: $495 \nNon-Members: $945 \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \n Cancellations are accepted until Thursday\, October 15\, 2020. Substitutions may be made at any time. \n  \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Thursday\, October 15\, 2020. Substitutions may be made at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors\nR. John Miner\, P.E. John is President and owner of Collaboration Unlimited and Collaborative Learning\, Inc. since 1995 and has worked as a management consultant since 1987\, providing services to clients in the electric\, water\, wastewater and communications utility industries. He lives and works out of Austin\, Texas and Cedar\, Michigan. \nJohn consults with utilities throughout the United States in a wide range of areas related to business strategy\, governance\, performance management\, organizational development\, and technical operations. He is nationally known and respected for his subject area knowledge of utility enterprises and his skills as a consultant and facilitator. John is often called on to organize and lead governing board and executive management retreats as well as guide management and employee work teams and interventions aimed at resolving specific performance problems. \nJohn works with governing boards on policy and strategy development\, executive recruitment and executive evaluation. He has also conducted numerous organizational and management reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of and recommend changes to existing organizational structures\, work processes and practices\, and support facilities and equipment. John has delivered management and technical education programs for organizations throughout the U.S. and in six overseas locations. \nDawn Lund is Vice President of Utility Financial Solutions and has over 20 years of experience in financial analysis for utility systems. She provides financial assessment\, cost of service studies and financial plans for utilities throughout the U.S.\, Canada\, Guam and the Caribbean and teaches a variety of financial planning courses for the American Public Power Association \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \n\nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast PowerClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n  \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $120/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \n\n\nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n  \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 Questions?\n Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/project-management-customer-relations/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:PUMP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Project-Mgt-Cust.-Relations-Banner.png-Nov-17-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T093000 DTSTAMP:20260420T135549 CREATED:20200922T191057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T175059Z UID:10000085-1601884800-1601890200@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Manager / General Forum Roundtable DESCRIPTION:2020 General Manager & General Forman Resource Roundtable\n \nOctober 5\, 2020 (8:00 am – 9:30 am) | NEPPA Headquarters\, Littleton\, MA; Web Meeting\nNEPPA is pleased to announce we will be offering a FREE In person / Virtual General Manager Roundtable on Monday\, October 5th beginning at 8:00 am via In-person & Zoom. \n\nTo maintain security best practices for Zoom meetings\, registration and approval are required. Please submit your registration using the “Register Now” button below and once approved\, unique login credentials will be sent to you. \nWho Should Attend? \nThis Roundtable is designed for anyone involved with Mutual Aid Software: \n\nGeneral Managers\nGeneral Foreman\nMutual Aid Software Users\n\nAgenda \nThe agenda is being finalized and is therefore subject to change. \n8:00 am Guest Presenter: Nick Lawler\, GM\, LELWD and Chair of NEPPA’s Mutual Aid Committee \nWorried about the storm season ahead? Not sure how to call for Mutual Aid? We are offering a training session to learn about NEPPA’s new outage notification software! \nCome and learn how the Veoci system will simplify the process for requesting and tracking mutual aid\, followed by a Q & A session. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be prepared for the storm season! \n 9:00 am Q&A \n9:30 am Adjourn \nRegistration \nRegistration is required\, Complimentary to members. \n \nQuestions? \nPlease contact Wendy Esche\, Director of Marketing\, Communications & Events at wesche@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2207. URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-manager-general-forum-roundtable/ LOCATION:In Person or Virtual\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/GM-GF-Rtable-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T135549 CREATED:20200827T211916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T175219Z UID:10000084-1600156800-1600182000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations DESCRIPTION:2020 Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations\n \nSeptember 15\, 2020 (8:00 am – 3:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center (Littleton\, MA ) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In direct response to members’ feedback\, NEPPA is pleased to announce a brand new 1-day basic and technical prerequisite course for anyone looking to attend technical programs\, to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory\, concepts and mathematic principles. \nNEPPA’s Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course will be held September 15\, 2020 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) as part of the first day of our new Substation I Program. \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: \n\nAll field operations personnel including:\n\nMeter Technicians\nLineworkers\nSubstation Technicians\n\n\nCustomer Service or Office Personnel looking to understand the product they sell every day\nSupervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments or disciplines URL:https://neppa.org/event/basic-electricity-mathematics-for-utility-operations/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NEW-DATE_-Basic-Electricity-Math-Banner.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR