“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 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 […]
Customer Service 101: Basics of Electric Operations & Customer De-Escalation(1-Day Course) Wednesday, January 21, 20268:00 AM - 2:30 PM NEPPA Training Center - 200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460 NEPPA is pleased to offer this training on understanding the inner workings of electric distribution and operations for customer service representatives.This course also includes training […]
This OSHA 30-Hour course is a 4-day program being heldMonday, January 12 & Thursday, January 15, 2026 from7:00 am – 4:00 pm at theNEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460).The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course provides comprehensive training on workplace safety and health standards to help participants recognize, avoid, and prevent common […]
PR Bootcamp: How to Use Behavioral PR Strategies and Tactics Successfully to Build Relationships & Achieve Successful Outcomes is an in-person, instructor-led program presented in one full-day session being held Thursday, December 11th from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460).We have partnered with Robin […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls, understanding operations, schematics, and diagrams, testing and test results […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls, understanding operations, schematics, and diagrams, testing and test results […]
NEPPA's 60th Anniversary Celebration Monday, November 3, 2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM NEPPA Training Center - 200 New Estate Rd. Littleton, MA 01460Northeast Public Power invites you to join us in celebrating 60 years of serving Public Power. This 60th Anniversary celebration will include an address from NEPPA leadership, lunch, a cake cutting and […]
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 […]
