“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.
APPA Celebrating Public Power 2020
MEAM on Public Power of Massachusetts
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's Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory. In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of […]
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. In addition to classroom time, students are expected to: Self-study by reading the material Track, record, and submit […]
NEPPA's Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety, design, operation, equipment and theory. In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of […]
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. In addition to classroom time, students are expected to: Self-study by reading the material Track, record, and submit […]
This in-person, instructor-led program will be presented in one full-day session being held Thursday, May 29th from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460).NEPPA has partnered with Mark Beauchamp (CPA, CMA, MBA), President of Utility Financial Solutions to provide top-notch financial literacy training in the […]
NEPPA’s annual Apprentice Lineworker Program Skill Assessment Rodeo will be held Wednesday, June 4 – Thursday, June 5, 2025 at NEPPA’s Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460). Each year, students from our apprentice lineworker program participate in a Skill Assessment Rodeo. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical […]
IT Roundtable | Monday, June 16, 2025 (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM)NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460) 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 […]
NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks.Per mandated requirement, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). ONLY test […]
NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for Hoisting 2A-2C: Digging machines, i.e. excavators and backhoes.Per mandated requirement, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). ONLY test prep […]
Students are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time, training, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to […]
Students are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time, training, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to […]
2025 Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise June 25, 2025 (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460 NEPPA's Annual Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise will be held Wednesday, June 25th beginning at 8:00 am. This one-day workshop will allow utility representatives the opportunity to ‘game play’ in a realistic disaster scenario. […]
