“Public power” means a community owns and operates its own electric utility, distributing energy to its residents. For over 100 years, consumer-owned, not for profit electric utilities have brought low–cost reliable electric service to customers throughout the United States. Nationally, 1 out of 4 customers is served by a public power company that is owned and operated by local or state governments or rural cooperatives.
To develop and unite public utility professionals by advancing their knowledge, capabilities and voice in the public power industry and workplace.
To be the best and most advanced utility resource and training organization in the Northeast.
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NEPPA’s mission is to develop and unite public utility professionals by advancing their knowledge, capabilities, and voice in the industry and workplace. To fulfill that mission, the NEPPA Board of Directors, Committees and Staff invested a great deal of time and energy over the past year in revising our strategic plan.
We are pleased to share the 2021-2023 Strategic Plan which will serve as our roadmap for enacting NEPPA’s vision to be the most valuable utility resource and training organization in the Northeast. Click here to view
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 2A-2C: Digging machines, i.e. excavators and backhoes.NEPPA Hoisting classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both, continuing education (to renew the license) and test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). In order to recieve a completion […]
General Manager / Leadership RoundtableMonday, March 9, 2026 (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Rd., Littleton MA 01460) NEPPA's GM/Leadership Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among public power leadership professionals. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of the topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of […]
Metering I is a 3-day course heldTuesday, March 10th - Thursday, March 12th, 2026 from 8am - 2pm at theNEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460)NEPPA'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 […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
Register by February 20th!NEPPA's Substation I Program has been redesigned for 2026! We are excited to offer new content and more interactive learning in this program. Substation I is held in 4 in-person sessions, each lasting 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) from 8:00am - 2:00pm. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
NEPPA's Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program is a 3-day course held Tuesday, March 24th - Thursday, March 26th, 2026at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460)Who Should Attend This course is designed for NEPPA members who build or maintain Underground Residential Distribution Systems. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the program, participants will […]
2026 General Foreman RoundtableMarch 26, 2026 (8:30 am - 1:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center Northeast Public Power is excited to host General Foreman from the region to come together for this interactive roundtable discussion. This year's General Foreman Roundtable will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 8:30am-1:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New […]
NEPPA's Substation I Program has been redesigned for 2026! We are excited to offer new content and more interactive learning in this program. Substation I is held in 4 in-person sessions, each lasting 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) from 8:00am - 2:00pm. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
This OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course is a 2-day program being heldTuesday, February 24 & Wednesday, February 25, 2026Postponed to Tuesday, April 7th & Wednesday April 8th from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm at theNEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460).The goal is to give participants a heightened awareness of the hazards […]
