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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Presenter:\nLuke Peffers\, PHD\nCEO and Co-FounderNEXUS Weather & Climate\n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topic:Embrace Uncertainty\, Act With Confidence: A New Approach to Weather Forecasting\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topic Description: \nJoin Nexus Weather & Climate as we dive into the world of uncertainty\, risk\, and how people will interact with weather in an ever-changing future. Discover how embracing uncertainty can unlock new ways of thinking and build confidence in understanding the world around you. \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-29/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Presenters:\nBrandon Mauch\,Managing Director of Operations & Strategy\nRobert LaFaso\, Director of Forecasting & Valuation \nPaul Eory\, Director of Resource Planning\n  \n  \nTopic: Planning for Reliability in the Energy Transition\n  \nDescription: \nJoin Ascend Analytics\, the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for energy markets\, for a webinar titled “Planning for Reliability in the Energy Transition.” \nKey Topics: \n\nAnalytical Frameworks for Winter Storm Risk: Learn how to effectively plan for and mitigate the impacts of severe winter weather on energy systems.\nWeather Integrated Planning: Discover how integrating weather data into planning processes can enhance reliability and decision-making.\nGas and Power Price Volatility: Understand the factors driving price fluctuations and strategies to manage this volatility.\nImpacts of Clean Energy Goals in ISO-NE: Explore the implications of clean energy targets on the ISO New England region.\nCapacity Price Trajectory: Gain insights into the future trends of capacity pricing and their potential impacts.\n\n  \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T090000
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SUMMARY:Managing Conflict Course
DESCRIPTION:This in-person\, instructor-led program will be presented in one full-day session being held Tuesday\, December 10th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460). \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				NEPPA has partnered with Robert J. Awkward\, Ph.D.\, from Framingham State University\, to provide high-caliber leadership training in the area of conflict management. Dr. Awkward’s progressive\, diverse and successful human resources experiences in varied industries\, and in academia\, makes him an invaluable resource on this topic. This course will build an understanding of the nature and common causes of conflict\, as well as strategies to manage it. It highlights escalation\, de-escalation and the conflict and negotiation process. \n			\n				More Course Information\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration\nTo register\, please click the button below. Upon completion of the Program\, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NEPPA. Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \nRegistration fees are as follows:  \nNEPPA Members: $289Non-Members: $585  \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, November 26th (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				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/managing-conflict-course/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T073000
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting & Apprentice Lineworker Graduation\nThursday\, December 5\, 20247:30 am – 2:00 pm\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster99 Erdman Way\, Leominster\, MA 01453 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Our membership meeting is a time to review the past year and learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2025. It’s an opportunity to build relationships with professional colleagues and industry partners. Come meet with old and new friends! \nThis event also includes a graduation ceremony to appreciate and honor our 2024 Apprentice Lineworker Program graduates. We hope you will join us in support our graduating class\, as they become the future of public power.  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				(This is a members only event and is free to attend.  However\, it is important that we know you are coming\, so please RSVP today\, so we can plan accordingly)  \n			\n				MORE EVENT INFORMATION & REGISTRATION\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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? Don’t hesitate to call the office our office at (978) 540-2200 or email registar@neppa.org. \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-annual-membership-meeting-2/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster\, 99 Erdman Way\, Leominster\, MA\, 01453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T080000
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SUMMARY:2024 Substation II Program - Session IV
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of each session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \n			\n				MORE COURSE INFORMATION\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. \nSession IV: Tuesday\, November 19 – Friday\, November 22\, 2024 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students are expected to complete the Substation I program and participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of Substation I). \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\,795 \nNon-Members: $4\,150 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n			\n				REGISTER NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-substation-ii-program-session-iv/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Presenters:Kristen Bousquet\, Senior Manager of Utility Partnerships\, and Logan Donahoo\, Senior Manager of Programs.The Arbor Day Foundation\n  \nTopic:\nStrengthening Customer Connections Through Trees\nArbor Day Foundation’s partnership with utilities through our Tree Line Recognition and Energy-Saving Trees programs. Founded in 1972\, the Arbor Day Foundation is the world’s largest membership nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T160000
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CREATED:20240205T162124Z
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SUMMARY:Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) Session II
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2024.  The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions\, The in-person sessions will be held on April 23 – 25 and October 29 – 31\, 2024 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  Each of these 3-day session will include information on leadership challenges\, best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development\, and practical applications. One virtual sessions will be held on June 4th and September 24th 2024. Each ½-day virtual session will cover additional presentation content that is of interest to the participants\, along with application of learning with coaching and sharing of experiences based on individual learning plan objectives and assignments. \n  \nPUMP is a robust course of study and interaction which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power\, today and in the future.  Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours\, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nTo help position public power to address the growing number of retirements and position changes in the industry\, PUMP is designed for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be an effective leader including: \n  \n• General Managers\n• General Foremen\n• Assistant General Managers\n• Supervisors\n• Managers or Team Leads\n• Aspiring Leaders \n  \nThe Program is designed to address varying levels of experience and perspectives\, from utilities of varying sizes and complexities. Participants may have significant management experience and responsibilities\, be individual contributors with oversight\, or individuals expected to rise into management in the future.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What makes PUMP different? \nNow in its 32nd year\, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn\, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough\, interactive professional development.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In-Person and Virtual Sessions & Agenda \nThe 6-Day Program is split into two sessions\, held in April and October. \nThe 2-Virtual half day sessions will by June and September \nClick here to download the detailed agenda\n  \nProgram Objectives\nThe Public Utility Management Program is designed to accomplish the following objectives: \n\nProvide an overview of leadership philosophy and key leadership concepts\, specifical for Public Power organizations.\nEnable participants to better understand their own leadership styles\, strengths and limitations to support ongoing learning and development\nBuild competencies that encourage leadership development in a diverse work environment\nDevelop specific knowledge\, skills and practices around Public Power including utility operations\, finances\, and management.\nHelp participants build and sustain cultures of safe and effective operations.\nUnderstand and build awareness around trends\, technologies\, challenges and changes that impact the utility of the future.\nCreate an interactive learning environment that supports practical application of concepts and uses real-world utility examples.\nEnsure transfer and application of learning to an on-the-job setting.\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topics Covered \nThe following topics will be covered in the Program: \n  \n• Overview of the Electric Utility Industry\n• Local Public Power System\n• Financial Management\n• Introduction to Leadership\n• Self-Awareness\n• Organization Awareness\n• Character\n• Community\n• Empowerment\n• Service\n• Customer Relations\n• Sustainability\n• Strategic Planning\n• Governance\n• Delivering Value to Your Organization as a Leader\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For more detailed informtion\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration \nDue to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch\, all program materials\, supplemental assignments\, certificates and special recognition. \nMembers: $3\,195 \nNon-Members: $5\,150 \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, Apirl 9\, 2024 (two-weeks prior to the start of the Program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to Session I.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nThese in-person training sessions will be held at: \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/public-utility-management-program-pump-session-ii/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:PUMP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T160000
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SUMMARY:2024 ECC IT Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 22\, 2024 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) | AC Marriott Worcester (125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA 01608) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				NEPPA’s IT Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among those interested in technology related topics. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of the topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged. \n  \nTopics to be discussed at the October 22nd Roundtable include: \nAbility to accept technology changes and the role company culture plays \nHow to handle employee burn out \nWorking within budget and funding constraints \nVendor Dependency \n \n  \n \n\n			\n				Click Here for MORE DETAILS\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nThis Roundtable is designed for: \n\nTechnology Personnel\nOperations/Technical employees\nEngineers\nIT\nSupervisors\nProject Managers\nAdministrative/Customer Service\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nRegistration Fees\nThis roundtable is being held as part of the 2024 Energy Connect Conference. Registration for this event is part of the overall conference registration. Please register by Friday\, October 18\, 2024.  \n  \n\n\n\nMembers: $75\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $100\n\n\n\n\n  \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until Monday\, October 7\, 2024. Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n			\n				Register NOW (ECC Conference Registration)\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n​
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-ecc-it-roundtable-oct/
LOCATION:AC Hotel Worcester\, 125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtables
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T133000
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SUMMARY:2024 Energy Connect Conference
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s 2024 Energy Connect Conference(formerly Customer Service\, Credit & Collections Conference)will be held October 22-24\, 2024at The AC Marriott (125 Front Street Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01608). \nJoin your professional colleagues for 3 days of educational sessions\, roundtables\, networking\, sponsor exhibits\, and more! \n \n			\n				More Information
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-energy-connect-conference/
LOCATION:AC Hotel Worcester\, 125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy Connect Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T110000
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SUMMARY:2024 Substation II Program - Session III
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of each session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \n			\n				MORE COURSE INFORMATION\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. \nSession III: Tuesday\, October 22 – Friday\, October 25\, 2024 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students are expected to complete the Substation I program and participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of Substation I). \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\,795 \nNon-Members: $4\,150 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n			\n				REGISTER NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-substation-ii-program-session-iii/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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SUMMARY:Crew Leadership Program - MA
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s is pleased to offer our revitalized Crew Leadership Program in two locations this year.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				October 16 – 17\, 2024 – Littleton\, MA(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) \nCrew Leadership Program is designed to build upon existing leadership skills to work more effectively and efficiently in the field\, while meeting standards and regulatory requirements. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Crew Leadership Program includes a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nClick here to download the 2024 detailed agenda. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for the following: \n\nCurrent or aspiring crew leaders\nLineworkers or operations employees\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				October 16 – 17\, 2024\nNEPPA Training Center\n 200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives \nUpon completion of this two-day program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\nDevelop an understanding of different leadership styles and their applications in a crew setting.\nPractice tactics and strategies to transition from an employee to a leader.\nCultivate practical communication skills to convey instructions\, provide feedback\, and resolve conflicts within the crew.\nEnhance problem-solving abilities to address challenges and obstacles that arise during crew activities.\nAcquire knowledge of team dynamics and how to foster a positive and productive work environment within the crew.\nLearn techniques for motivating and inspiring crew members to achieve common goals and objectives.\nGain proficiency in decision-making processes relevant to crew operations\, considering safety\, efficiency\, and resource management factors.\nDevelop organizational skills to plan and coordinate crew tasks\, schedules\, and resources effectively.\nUnderstand the importance of accountability and responsibility as a leader within the crew\, including the ability to take ownership of mistakes and learn from them.\nExplore strategies for building trust and rapport among crew members to enhance collaboration and cohesion.\nEvaluate personal leadership strengths and areas for growth and create a plan for continuous self-improvement as a crew leader.\nUnderstand the management of emergent situations that require mutual aid assistance and coordination.\n\n  \nThese objectives serve as a framework for a comprehensive crew leadership course that addresses various aspects of leadership within the utility. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites \nThe Crew Leadership Program is designed to build upon learning concepts in the Apprentice Lineworker and Advanced Lineworker Programs. \nThe ideal participant has at least 3 – 5 years experience working in the field. \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees \nRegistration fees include coffee and Lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration form. \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$935\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,445\n\n\n\n			\n				Register NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until two week prior to meeting date: Wednesday\, October 10\, 2024. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Anthony Calascibetta\n					Trainer \n					Anthony has 40 years of Electrical experience and 25 years of Electric Utility experience. Starting out as a Lineworker\, he moved to the Substation Division as a Lead Substation Technician. \nHe is proficient in relay testing\, transformer testing\, circuit breaker testing\, and all aspects of wiring in overhead\, underground\, metering\, and substations. \nAnthony is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer\, and OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer and a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP). \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					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. Dan is a Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor. \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 included construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan lives with his wife of 43 years\, Alayne\, and they have two adult children and three grandchildren. \nHe says\, “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.” \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/crew-leadership-2/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:Dominic Dillon\, President & CEO of3B Protection\, International\nTopic:Physical SecurityBallistic Perimeter Security\nLearn how you can protect your substation with a ballistic perimeter wall\, ballistic gate and ballistic man door. 3B Protection provides ballistic\, blast\, and break-in protection (UL 752 Level 8\, 9 and 10). 3B delivers ballistic projects (perimeter wall\, interior firewalls) with speed\, certainty and safey!\n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T140000
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CREATED:20240703T140556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T141105Z
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SUMMARY:Underground Residential Distribution Program
DESCRIPTION:This course is a mix of classroom and hands-on learning in all aspects of URD/UCD installation\, operation\, and maintenance. This course is only held twice a year and class size is limited. Register today!\n			\n				Click Here for More Info & to Register
URL:https://neppa.org/event/underground-residential-distribution-program/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Underground Residential Distribution (URD)
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SUMMARY:2024 Substation II Program - Session II
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of each session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \n			\n				MORE COURSE INFORMATION\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. \nSession II: Tuesday\, October 1 – Friday\, October 4\, 2024 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students are expected to complete the Substation I program and participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of Substation I). \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\,795 \nNon-Members: $4\,150 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n			\n				REGISTER NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-substation-ii-program-session-ii/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T120000
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CREATED:20240206T174513Z
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SUMMARY:Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) - Virtual Session II
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2024.  The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions\, The in-person sessions will be held on April 23 – 25 and October 29 – 31\, 2024 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  Each of these 3-day session will include information on leadership challenges\, best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development\, and practical applications. One virtual sessions will be held on June 4th and September 24\, 2024. Each ½-day virtual session will cover additional presentation content that is of interest to the participants\, along with application of learning with coaching and sharing of experiences based on individual learning plan objectives and assignments. \n  \nPUMP is a robust course of study and interaction which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power\, today and in the future.  Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours\, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nTo help position public power to address the growing number of retirements and position changes in the industry\, PUMP is designed for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be an effective leader including: \n  \n• General Managers• General Foremen• Assistant General Managers• Supervisors• Managers or Team Leads• Aspiring Leaders \n  \nThe Program is designed to address varying levels of experience and perspectives\, from utilities of varying sizes and complexities. Participants may have significant management experience and responsibilities\, be individual contributors with oversight\, or individuals expected to rise into management in the future. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What makes PUMP different? \nNow in its 32nd year\, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn\, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough\, interactive professional development.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In-Person and Virtual Sessions & Agenda \nThe 6-Day Program is split into two sessions\, held in April and October. \nThe 2-Virtual half day sessions will be in June and September. \nClick here to download the detailed agenda\nProgram Objectives\nThe Public Utility Management Program is designed to accomplish the following objectives: \n\nProvide an overview of leadership philosophy and key leadership concepts\, specifical for Public Power organizations.\nEnable participants to better understand their own leadership styles\, strengths and limitations to support ongoing learning and development\nBuild competencies that encourage leadership development in a diverse work environment\nDevelop specific knowledge\, skills and practices around Public Power including utility operations\, finances\, and management.\nHelp participants build and sustain cultures of safe and effective operations.\nUnderstand and build awareness around trends\, technologies\, challenges and changes that impact the utility of the future.\nCreate an interactive learning environment that supports practical application of concepts and uses real-world utility examples.\nEnsure transfer and application of learning to an on-the-job setting.\n\n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topics Covered \nThe following topics will be covered in the Program: \n  \n• Overview of the Electric Utility Industry• Local Public Power System• Financial Management• Introduction to Leadership• Self-Awareness• Organization Awareness• Character• Community• Empowerment• Service• Customer Relations• Sustainability• Strategic Planning• Governance• Delivering Value to Your Organization as a Leader \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For more detailed informtion\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration \nDue to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch\, all program materials\, supplemental assignments\, certificates and special recognition. \nMembers: $3\,195 \nNon-Members: $5\,150 \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, Apirl 9\, 2024 (two-weeks prior to the start of the Program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to Session I. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nThis session is virtual. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/public-utility-management-program-pump-virtual-session-ii/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PUMP
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SUMMARY:2024 Metering II Program
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Metering II Program will be held September 24- 26\, 2024 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nNEPPA’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				MORE COURSE DETAILS\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for: \n• Intermediate or transitioning Meter Technicians \n• Lineworkers \n• Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments \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				\n				CLICK HERE FOR A DETAILED AGENDA \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees includes supplemental materials listed above and lunch each day. \nMembers: $1\,450 \nNon-Members: $2\,260 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 (two weeks prior to the start of the class). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \nTo register\, please click the button below and complete your registration online. \n			\n				REGISTER NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-metering-ii-program/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metering II Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T150000
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CREATED:20240215T141358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T123756Z
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Topic:How vehicle-mounted cameras + AIcan help you better manage the grid while reducing costs\nPresenter: \nJuliet Su\, Head of Product for Noteworthy AI\n \nCompany Info: Noteworthy provides AI-powered camera systems that mount non-intrusively on fleet vehicles to automatically geolocate and capture high-resolution imagery of distribution poles as the vehicles drive. Proprietary machine learning models enable several applications in a single truck roll\, including asset inventory/GIS clean-up\, asset inspections\, vegetation management\, third-party attachment assessments\, lighting audits\, and more.\n\nPresentation Description: Explore how Noteworthy AI’s advanced vehicle-mounted camera system revolutionizes utility field operations across the US. This presentation will highlight how their technology works and its tangible benefits\, from boosting grid reliability to optimizing vegetation management.\n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T110000
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SUMMARY:2024 Substation II Program - Session I
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of each session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \n			\n				MORE COURSE INFORMATION\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. \nSession I: Tuesday\, September 10 – Friday\, September 13\, 2024 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students are expected to complete the Substation I program and participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of Substation I). \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\,795 \nNon-Members: $4\,150 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n			\n				REGISTER NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-substation-ii-program-session-i/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T202910
CREATED:20240701T142502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T144943Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Benevolent Fund Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Click here to visit our 2024 Annual Conference page for more details on this event
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-benevolent-fund-golf-tournament-2/
LOCATION:Omni Mount Washington Resort\, 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road\, Bretton Woods\, 03575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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SUMMARY:Bourbon with Barry - 2024 Student Scholarship Fund Activity
DESCRIPTION:Click here to visit our 2024 Annual Conference page for more details on this event
URL:https://neppa.org/event/bourbon-with-barry-2024-student-scholarship-fund-activity/
LOCATION:Omni Mount Washington Resort\, 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road\, Bretton Woods\, 03575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Conference - Omni Mount Washington\, Bretton Woods\, NH
DESCRIPTION:Click here to visit our 2024 Annual Conference page and learn more.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-annual-conference-omni-mount-washington-bretton-woods-nh/
LOCATION:Omni Mount Washington Resort\, 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road\, Bretton Woods\, 03575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T202910
CREATED:20240215T141114Z
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Tomer Borenstein\, Co-Founder & Chief Technical Officer of BlastPoint\nTopic: “How Utilities Use Data & AI to Increase Engagement\, Grow Programs\, and Improve Satisfaction”\n\nLearn how utilities are using data & AI to better engage hard to reach customers\, expand programs & ensure energy equitability\, and improve satisfaction. Discover how these solutions improve operational efficiency and deliver exceptional customer service experiences.\n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T150000
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CREATED:20240215T140740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T112749Z
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:Joshua Simmons\, P.E.\, Founder & CEO ofCogito Innovations\nTopic: “An Introduction to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Solutions for Mission-Critical Operations”.  An overview of how LEO networks function\, a comparision of the major providers in the market today\, a presentation of utility use cases and a few deployment case studies showing the purpose/result of each.\n  \n  \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T150000
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CREATED:20240103T165226Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise
DESCRIPTION:2024 Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise \nJune 26\, 2024 (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nNEPPA is pleased to announce we will be offering our second in-person Annual Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise Wednesday\, June 26th beginning at 8:00 am. The workshop will allow all utility representatives the opportunity to ‘game play’ during a future disaster exercise. Attendees will learn how the National and NEPPA Mutual Aid programs operate. As part of this workshop participants will see a demonstration of the Rapid Pole Restoration Device.  \n\n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nGeneral Managers\nAssistant General Managers\nGeneral/Working Foreman/Lineworkers\nOperations Personnel\nEngineering Personnel\nMutual Aid Coordinators\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\nThis agenda is subject to change. \n\n\n\n8:00 am – 8:30 am\nCoffee and Registration\n\n\n8:30 am – 9:30 am\nMutual Aid 101 Training\n\n\n9:30 am – 9:45 am\nIntroductions\n\n\n9:45 am – 10:15 am\nExercise Overview/Scenario\n\n\n10:15 am – 10:30 am\nBreak\n\n\n10:30am – 12:00 pm\nTabletop Exercise\n\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 am\nLunch and Demo\n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm\nTabletop Exercise\n\n\n2:30 pm – 3:00 pm\nWrap-up\n\n\n3:00 pm\nAdjourn\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructor\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Hyland\, PE\n					Executive Director\, Northeast Public Power Association \n					Michael ‘Mike’ Hyland is currently the Executive Director of the Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA)\, located in Littleton\, Massachusetts. Mike took over the helm of NEPPA in May 2022 after a 40 year utility career that started inside a #6 fuel oil generation plant at Philadelphia Electric. \nPrior to his role at NEPPA\, Mike was the Energy & Technical Programs Manager for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) in Hughesville\, Maryland\, and his main responsibility was the oversight of the Solar Interconnection and Electric Vehicle programs. \nBefore his stint at SMECO\, Mr. Hyland served as the Senior Vice President of Engineering Services at the American Public Power Association (APPA) in Washington DC for 24 years. In that position\, he was responsible for all the engineering\, safety\, cyber security\, reliability\, system planning\, mutual aid and operations for the associations 2000+ municipal utilities operating in the United States. \nMike is a Professional Engineer with an Electrical Engineering degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia\, is co-inventor on three US Patents\, and now resides in Nashua\, NH. Mike has been married to his wife Colleen for over 33 years. Together they have raised three engineering children: Reid\, Erik and Jodie. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration fees include coffee and lunch. \nNEPPA Member:  $169Non- Members:    $222 \nCancellations can be made up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the course. Substitutions are accepted prior to the day of the course.  \n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nLodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \n  \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton  \nJanuary 1 – April 30\, 2024 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31\, 2024 – $168/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2024 – $142/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 540-5040  \nReservation Link:  https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1677160713279&key=CORP&app=resvlink \n  \nThe Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax \n242 Adams PlaceBoxborough\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \n  \nThe Westford Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $119/night +tax \n219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \n  \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – 10% Discount on Prevailing rate at time of booking. \n27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – 10% Discount on Prevailing rate at time of booking. \n59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact communications@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2207.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/mutual-aid-disaster-exercise-2024/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T153000
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SUMMARY:Public Utility Accounting (APPA)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 17\, 2024 to Tuesday\, June 18\, 2024NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460)8:30am – 3:30pm\n \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Electric utility accounting isn’t taught in schools\, yet the industry has numerous unique factors that affect how to handle its finances. Especially if you are new to the industry\, you might be looking for information to help you in your day-to-day work\, and in particular\, will want to know about the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Uniform System of Accounts\, or USoA. \nJoin this course to learn the basics of how the electric utility business works\, get a grasp on the ins-and-outs of FERC accounting\, and review practical examples of how you can use the FERC USoA. Get up-to-speed on how to use the language of the FERC USoA for accounting\, how the system is organized\, and how it can serve as a reference guide for your work. \nThis course uses a combination of instructor presentations\, videos\, practical exercises\, discussions\, and quizzes to reinforce the lessons and appeal to a variety of learning styles. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nThis course is designed for personnel who are new to utility accounting practices or unfamiliar with the FERC accounting structure. It is also for experienced accountants\, management\, technical personnel and policymakers looking to understand how accounting processes impact employees and operations will also benefit. \n\nAuditors\nAccounting Managers\nBilling/Accounting Clerks\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Level & Prerequisites\nBasic: This course does not have prerequisites\, nor does it require advance preparation. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location\n NEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Supplemental Materials\nAttendees will receive a copy of APPA’s Public Utility Accounting Guidebook publication. \nCourse Topics\n\nElectricity basics and costs\nHow the electric utility business is organized\nIntroduction to the FERC Uniform System of Accounts\nSimilarities and differences between governmental accounting standards board (GASB) and the FERC Uniform      System of Accounts (USoA)\nDetailed walk-through and examples of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts – Assets\, Liabilities\, Revenues\,     and Expenses\nCapital vs. maintenance (and why it matters)\nFixed asset accounting\nRecording labor costs\nA year in the life of a utility accountant (classifying invoices and building financial statements)\nBuilding financial statements\nConducting financial analysis\nDetermining when your utility needs to increase rates\n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the basics of the electric business and the fundamentals of how electric utility accounting works.\nDefine the accountant’s role as a service provider to internal and external customers and describe how those     customers use the data provided\nCorrectly explain the structure and usage of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts and how it tells the story of     your utility.\nAccurately differentiate between the FERC balance sheet\, revenue and expense accounts and describe how     these fit the utility business model.\nDefine the key concepts and basic tools of utility construction accounting.\nExplain how to build and analyze a financial statement.\nDiscuss the process for evaluating financial results and potential rate increases.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Russ Hissom\, CPA\n					\n					Russ is a consultant for Baker Tilly and principal of Utility Accounting & Rates Specialists. Russ has over 35 years of power and utilities\, accounting and finance experience. He provides utility accounting\, cost of service\, rates\, financial analysis consulting\, and expert witness testimony for rate cases and accounting matters. His goal is to help your organization deliver effective and reliable utility services to your customers by maximizing the efficiencies in your accounting\, rates\, and business processes. He has authored dozens of articles on power and utilities accounting and rates issues and co-authored industry financial and governance-related textbooks. Russ is an instructor for several APPA Academy courses and a frequent speaker at national industry conferences. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Bethany Ryers\, CPA\, MAS\n					\n					Bethany is a Partner in Baker Tilly’s energy practice with a focus on assurance and advisory services for power and utility organizations. Bethany has helped some of the country’s largest public power systems implement the latest governmental accounting standards. She is involved with a number of state electric\, water and wastewater organizations and is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and several state accounting associations. Bethany is co-author of the APPA Advanced Public Utility Accounting publication and is a frequent speaker at industry events. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\nCLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration.  \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$925\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,850\n\n\n\n\n			\n				Registration closed\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations\nCancellations are accepted until Monday\, June 3\, 2024 (two weeks prior to the start of the class). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \n CLICK HERE FOR LODGING INFORMATION \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?   Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/public-utility-accounting-appa/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:APPA In-House Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T150000
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Topic: \nSecurity Best Practices:Infrastructure\, Data &How to securely introduce AI into your organization.\n \n \nPresenter: Tricia King\, Vertikal6\n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T140000
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CREATED:20231106T171716Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Apprentice Lineworker Program Skill Assessment Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s annual Apprentice Lineworker Program Skill Assessment Rodeo will be held Wednesday\, June 5 – Thursday\, June 6\, 2024 at NEPPA’s Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nEach year\, students from our apprentice lineworker program participate in a two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \n			\n				VIEW APPRENTICE RODEO BOOKLET\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Managers\, supervisors\, guests\, students and vendors are welcome to this event. Please RSVP in advance to communications@neppa.org and check-in at the registration desk upon arrival. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				AGENDA\nAgenda details are subject to change. \n  \nDay 1 – June 5\, 2024                                                    \n7:30 am Registration Opens \n(Students must sign in upon arrival) \n8:30 am Opening Ceremony \n8:40 am Year 1 & 2 students report to classrooms 1 & 2 immediately after ceremony for written test \n9:00 am Events begin \n11:30 am Lunch (will be staggered) \n2:00 pm Rodeo Adjourns \n  \n Day 2 – June 6\, 2024 \n7:30 am Registration Opens \n(Students must sign in upon arrival) \n8:00 am Events Continue \n11:30 am Lunch (will be staggered) \n1:00 pm Awards Ceremony \n2:00 pm Rodeo Adjourns \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				EVENTS\nAll events are one-man events. Scoring is based on the safe and accurate completion of each event. Time is only used as a tiebreaker. See Apprentice Rodeo Booklet for event descriptions. \n  \nEVENT#1       HURT MAN RESCUE \nEVENT #2      HOUSE SERVICE CHANGEOUT \nEVENT #3      TRANSITION/OBSTACLE COURSE \nEVENT #4      CUTOUT CHANGEOUT \nEVENT #5      FALL PROTECTED CLIMB \nEVENT #6      DEAD-END INSULATOR CHANGEOUT \nEVENT #7      SINGLE ARM CHANGEOUT \nEVENT #8      MANHOLE ENCLOSED/CONFINED SPACE RESCUE \nEVENT #9      WRITTEN EXAM \n \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				GENERAL RULES\n\nEveryone inside the pole yard area MUST WEAR Hardhats and Safety Glasses\nGloves are required on some events.\nEach pole MUST BE Sounded before climbing\nClimbers MUST HAVE GAFF GUARDS ON when walking to/from each event or REMOVE climbers! DQ may result\nFall arrest device must be in position to prevent fall at all times!! NO CHEATING!! The green strap of the BuckSqueeze must always contact the pole.\n *** Horseplay and unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated. ***\nEach participant must complete all required events.\nComplete STOP on WHISTLE!\n\n			\n				Learn More about Our Apprentice Program\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-skills-assessment-rodeo/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program,Apprentice Skills Assessment Rodeo
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T120000
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SUMMARY:Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) - Virtual Session I
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2024.  The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions\, The in-person sessions will be held on April 23 – 25 and October 29 – 31\, 2024 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  Each of these 3-day session will include information on leadership challenges\, best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development\, and practical applications. One virtual sessions will be held on June 4th and September 24\, 2024. Each ½-day virtual session will cover additional presentation content that is of interest to the participants\, along with application of learning with coaching and sharing of experiences based on individual learning plan objectives and assignments. \n  \nPUMP is a robust course of study and interaction which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power\, today and in the future.  Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours\, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nTo help position public power to address the growing number of retirements and position changes in the industry\, PUMP is designed for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be an effective leader including: \n  \n• General Managers• General Foremen• Assistant General Managers• Supervisors• Managers or Team Leads• Aspiring Leaders \n  \nThe Program is designed to address varying levels of experience and perspectives\, from utilities of varying sizes and complexities. Participants may have significant management experience and responsibilities\, be individual contributors with oversight\, or individuals expected to rise into management in the future. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What makes PUMP different? \nNow in its 32nd year\, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn\, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough\, interactive professional development.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In-Person and Virtual Sessions & Agenda \nThe 6-Day Program is split into two sessions\, held in April and October. \nThe 2-Virtual half day sessions will by June and September \nClick here to download the detailed agenda\n  \nProgram Objectives\nThe Public Utility Management Program is designed to accomplish the following objectives: \n\nProvide an overview of leadership philosophy and key leadership concepts\, specifical for Public Power organizations.\nEnable participants to better understand their own leadership styles\, strengths and limitations to support ongoing learning and development\nBuild competencies that encourage leadership development in a diverse work environment\nDevelop specific knowledge\, skills and practices around Public Power including utility operations\, finances\, and management.\nHelp participants build and sustain cultures of safe and effective operations.\nUnderstand and build awareness around trends\, technologies\, challenges and changes that impact the utility of the future.\nCreate an interactive learning environment that supports practical application of concepts and uses real-world utility examples.\nEnsure transfer and application of learning to an on-the-job setting.\n\n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topics Covered \nThe following topics will be covered in the Program: \n  \n• Overview of the Electric Utility Industry• Local Public Power System• Financial Management• Introduction to Leadership• Self-Awareness• Organization Awareness• Character• Community• Empowerment• Service• Customer Relations• Sustainability• Strategic Planning• Governance• Delivering Value to Your Organization as a Leader \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For more detailed informtion\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration \nDue to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch\, all program materials\, supplemental assignments\, certificates and special recognition. \nMembers: $3\,195 \nNon-Members: $5\,150 \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, Apirl 9\, 2024 (two-weeks prior to the start of the Program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to Session I. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nThis session is virtual. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/public-utility-management-program-pump-virtual-session-i/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PUMP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T093000
DTSTAMP:20260419T202910
CREATED:20240514T155635Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Mutual Aid 101 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Mutual Aid 101 \nJune 4\, 2024 (8:30 am – 9:30 am)Being held virtually on Zoom\nThis is a free\, virtual course for those who want to gain a basic understanding of the Mutual Aid program. We will review how the Mutual Aid program operates\, with a behind the scenes look at the software used.  \n \nIt is recommended that you attend this Mutual Aid 101 course in preparation for the in-person Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise held on June 26th. Click here for more details on the Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nGeneral Managers\nAssistant General Managers\nGeneral/Working Foreman/Lineworkers\nOperations Personnel\nEngineering Personnel\nMutual Aid Coordinators\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				There is no registration fee for this course. You must register by using the button below and the Zoom link to join will be emailed to you prior to the start date.  \n  \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-mutual-aid-101-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid
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SUMMARY:2024 IT Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:June 3\, 2024 (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM) | NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460)\n \n \n \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				NEPPA’s IT Roundtable is a special opportunity for small group discussion among those interested in technology related topics. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of the topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of each roundtable. Participants should arrive ready to be actively engaged.   \n  \nThe Topic for the June 3\, 2024 IT Roundtable is:Cybersecurity (Audits & Penetration Testing)\, Empowering Field Workforce\, Operations Data: MDMS\, GIS\, etc. \n			\n				Click Here for MORE COURSE DETAILS\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nThis Roundtable is designed for: \n\nTechnology Personnel\nOperations/Technical employees\nEngineers\nIT\nSupervisors\nProject Managers\nAdministrative/Customer Service\n\n			\n				Click Here for printable agenda \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \n\n\n\nMembers: $50\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $75\n\n\n\n\n \n \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, May 20\, 2024 (two weeks prior to the event). Substitutions may be made up until the day before the event. \n\n\n			\n				Register NOW\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n​
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-it-roundtable/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtables
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