BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251218T134051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T162520Z UID:10000558-1776153600-1776348000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation I Program (Session III) DESCRIPTION: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 to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n  \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: March 17 – 19\, 2026\nSession II: March 31 – April 2\, 2026\nSession III: April 14 – 16\, 2026\nSession IV: April 28 – 30\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n\nRecognize safety hazards in a substation\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\nIdentify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\nDemonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\nAbility to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\nRecognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics to be Discussed\nWeek 1: \nApplied mathematics \nBasic electrical theory \nNEPPA Safety \nWeek 2: \nElectrical systems \nSubstation maps & standards \nNEPPA NESC review \nWeek 3:Disconnects & switches \nCircuit breakers \nTransformers \nWeek 4: \nCapacitors\, reactors & surge arrestors \nMetering & instrument transformers \nIntro to Substation DC systems \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites\nThere are no prerequisites for this course. \n \n \n \n \n \n What To Bring\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \n2026 Registration 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:\n$3\,100\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,600\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please visit our lodging information page for discounted rates.\n \n Lodging Information URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-substation-i-program-session-iii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-I-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20260209T160859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183438Z UID:10000567-1776155400-1776355200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 PUMP Program - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:This Class is Sold Out!\nEmail us at registrar@neppa.org to be added to the waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) is back and better than ever\, including new instructors\, new topics and more interactive sessions. \nThe PUMP program is held in two 3-day in-person sessions on April 14 – 16 and October 27 – 29\, 2026 from 8:30am-4:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460)\, in addition to two shorter virtual sessions\, held September 9th and September 23rd\, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am. Please note: a reception\, dinner and certificate ceremony will be held for attendees on October 28th from 4:00pm-7:00pm in Groton\, MA.  \nPUMP is a robust course of study which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of municipal and co-op utilities. The purpose of this program is to provide best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development and practical application for current and future public power leaders. Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program. \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION\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\nGeneral Managers\nGeneral Foremen\nAssistant General Managers\nSupervisors\nManagers or Team Leads\nAspiring 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 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 \n \n \n \n This Class is Sold Out!\nEmail us at registrar@neppa.org to be added to the waitlist\n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026 (two-weeks prior to the start of the program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to day 1. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nThese in-person training sessions will be held at: \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-pump-program-session-1/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:PUMP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-PUMP-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T153246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T153246Z UID:10000501-1776758400-1777039200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A (Session 2) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-a-session-2-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251218T134130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T162552Z UID:10000559-1777363200-1777557600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation I Program (Session IV) DESCRIPTION: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 to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n  \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\nCourse Dates & Hours \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: March 17 – 19\, 2026\nSession II: March 31 – April 2\, 2026\nSession III: April 14 – 16\, 2026\nSession IV: April 28 – 30\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n\nRecognize safety hazards in a substation\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\nIdentify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\nDemonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\nAbility to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\nRecognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics to be Discussed\nWeek 1: \nApplied mathematics \nBasic electrical theory \nNEPPA Safety \nWeek 2: \nElectrical systems \nSubstation maps & standards \nNEPPA NESC review \nWeek 3:Disconnects & switches \nCircuit breakers \nTransformers \nWeek 4: \nCapacitors\, reactors & surge arrestors \nMetering & instrument transformers \nIntro to Substation DC systems \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Prerequisites\nThere are no prerequisites for this course. \n \n \n \n \n \n What To Bring\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Fees \n2026 Registration 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:\n$3\,100\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$4\,600\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellations\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please visit our lodging information page for discounted rates.\n \n Lodging Information URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-substation-i-program-session-iv/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation I Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-I-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T153314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T153314Z UID:10000502-1777363200-1777644000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group B (Session 2) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-b-session-2-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20260226T133936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T134635Z UID:10000572-1777451400-1777465800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Strategic Municipal Electrification Blueprint Workshop DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a Strategic Municipal Electrification Blueprint Workshop on Wednesday\, April 29th at the NEPPA Training Center in Littleton\, MA. This workshop is possible due to the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant obtained by Littleton Electric Light and Water Department and Northeast Public Power Association.  \nThis half-day\, in-person workshop is designed for municipal light plants in Massachusetts interested in advancing local electrification efforts through strategic energy efficiency and rebate program designs. Participants will be introduced to the Strategic Municipal Electrification Blueprint and will have the opportunity to share insights\, discuss program design\, and provide feedback to help strengthen the blueprint as a living resource for MLPs. \nWorkshop Details: \nDate: April 29 \nRegistration and Coffee: 8:30 – 9:00 AM \nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nLocation: NEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA 01460 \nWhat to Expect \n\n An overview of the Strategic Municipal Electrification Blueprint and its key components\n Peer discussion on how electrification and incentive programs are currently administered\n Working session to begin incorporating methods outlined in the blueprint\n Brainstorming around integrating MLP-HER programs into existing or future program offerings\n Opportunities to provide feedback on best practices\, gaps\, and future improvements to the blueprint\n\nThis workshop is intended to be interactive and discussion-focused\, with an emphasis on real-world application and shared learning across utilities. \nThe blueprint is somewhat specific to Massachusetts utilities\, however any municipal utility will find the basic content to be applicable. \nWe hope you’ll be able to join us and contribute your experience and perspective. More details\, including a final agenda\, will be shared closer to the event. \nLunch will be served! \nPlease feel free to reach out to the facilitors with any questions:  \nBailey Seashore bseashore@rmld.comEnergy Program Specialist at Reading Municipal Light Department \n Connor Reardon creardon@lelwd.comEnergy and Sustainability Manager at Littleton Electric Light & Water Departments \n \n \n \n \n \n There is no fee to attend but advanced registration is required. \n \n Register Here URL:https://neppa.org/event/strategic-municipal-electrification-blueprint-workshop/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Blueprint-Workshop-2026-2-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T153354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T153354Z UID:10000503-1777968000-1778248800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group A (Session 2) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-a-session-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T153553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T153553Z UID:10000504-1779177600-1779458400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group B (Session 2) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-b-session-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T143000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20260204T182553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T134411Z UID:10000564-1779867000-1779978600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Hot Work Essentials DESCRIPTION:2026 Hot Work Essentials – NEW THIS YEAR!\nMay 27-28\, 2026 (7:30 am – 2:30 pm)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nThe 2-day course is designed to explain and demonstrate the need for lineworkers to apply cover-up while working on energized conductors\, parts\, and equipment (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269(l) Working on or Near Energized Parts). There will be a half-day PowerPoint presentation in the classroom and one and a half days of field training using the techniques learned to apply cover-up\, gloving\, and sleeves while applying proper work methods. \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend \n \n \n \n \n \n Lineworkers at every level will benefit from this course\, whether it be a refresher for experienced lineworkers to touch up their skills and ensure a culture of safety is top-of-mind or an apprentice lineworker who wants the experience of working on energized equipment in a controlled environment. Hands-on training will be done at our training facility where all equipment is “dead”. \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics to be Discussed\n \n \n \n \n \n \nExplain the hierarchy of controls\nDiscuss the history of rubber gloving\nWorking from the pole and from a bucket truck\nDiscussing problems and solutions\nExplain working positions\nApply the commonsense rule\nMinimum approach distance\nEmployee protection\, the work zone bubble\nTypes of protective cover-up\nDiscuss the importance of a job brief\nRemoval of cover-up\n\n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring\n \n \n \n \n \n \nRubber gloves\nSleeves (suggested)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ken Rollins\n Trainer\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Ken has been involved with the utility business for over 47 years\, starting in the Danvers Water Dept. in the mid-seventies.  He transferred to Danvers Electric Light in the mid-eighties going through his apprenticeship to become a journeyman lineman. In 1990\, he was hired by Middleton Electric as a First Class Lineman and was promoted to Crew Leader\, then Line Foreman and then became the Facilities Coordinator. \nHe has been involved with multiple Mutual Aid Storm related emergencies as a lineman and supervisor all over New England\, Florida and the Virgin Islands. His knowledge and skills have greatly benefited the NEPPA team in NEPPA safety meetings as well as the NEPPA Apprentice program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Pazzanese\n Trainer\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Mike joined NEPPA as part of the training team in April 2021. Mike is a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) with 41 years of experience in all aspects of electric and gas utility operations\, as well as contractor management\, employee health and safety\, and utility technical training\, particularly in underground distribution and cable splicing. \nMike holds both the OSHA 30-hour General Industry and 20-hour Leadership Certifications. Mike is also an Authorized OSHA Trainer-General Industry. \nAs a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a teaching degree\, Mike’s background in utility and 11 years of technical training experience strengthens NEPPA’s capacity to provide top-tier training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Codie Perry\n Manager of Safety & Training\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Codie graduated from Pratt Community College Line School in 2014 with an associate degree in Electrical Power Technology. He then worked for Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell\, Oklahoma\, where he spent 11 years. In that time\, he received his Lineworker Certificate from Northwest Lineman College. In 2019\, Codie received the “Above and Beyond” Award from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for providing emergency care for an individual in a vehicle accident while he was on the job. In his free time\, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with my family. Codie is NEPPA’s Manager of Safety and Training\, moving to New Hampshire in early 2025 to join the NEPPA team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee/tea and lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accomodate. \n2026 Registration Fees: \nMembers:  $595Non-Members:    $795 \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations can be made up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions are accepted at any time. \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 see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n lodging information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-hot-work-essentials/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hot Work Essentials ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Hot-Work-Essentials-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T155040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T155040Z UID:10000505-1780387200-1780668000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 2) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-session-2-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20260204T195441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T124351Z UID:10000566-1780389000-1780405200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 IT Roundtable (June) DESCRIPTION:IT Roundtable | Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026 (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 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  \n \n Discussion topics still being finalized…check back closer to the event date for more details. \n \nIf you wish to submit a topic for discussion\, please email communications@neppa.org and we will add it to the agenda.  \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 Agenda\nThis agenda is subject to change \n  \n8:30 AM                      Registration\, Coffee and Continential Breakfast \n9:00 AM                      Welcome & Scope of I.T. Roundtable Meetings (Michael Hyland\, Executive Director\, NEPPA) \n9:15 AM                      Attendee Introductions \n9:30 AM                      Discussion \n10:15 PM                   Break \n11:30 AM                   Lunch \n12:00 PM                   Discussion \n1:00 PM                      Adjourn \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Hyland\, PE\n Executive Director\, Northeast Public Power Association \n \nMichael ‘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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRegistration Fees\n2026 Registration fees include coffee/tea\, continential breakfast 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 \nCancellations \n\n\n\n\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the event.  Substitutions can be made at any time. \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 see our lodging page for discounted rates at local hotels.  \n  \n \n LODGING INFORMATION\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/2026-it-roundtable-june/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IT-Roundtable-2026-3-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20260204T190615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T192151Z UID:10000565-1781078400-1781103600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise DESCRIPTION:2026 Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise \nJune 10\, 2026 (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460\nNEPPA’s Annual Mutual Aid Disaster Exercise will be held Wednesday\, June 10th\, beginning at 8:00 am. This one-day workshop will allow utility representatives the opportunity to ‘game play’ in a realistic disaster scenario. Attendees will learn how national and local NEPPA Mutual Aid programs operate and participate in discussion about how these programs can be improved. \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 Overview\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 Possible Presentation\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 Facilitator\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  \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \nRegistration fees include coffee/tea and light continental breakfast as well as lunch. If you have dietary restrictions please note them during registration so we can do our best to accomodate. \n2026 Registration Fees: \nMembers: $189Non-Members: $255 \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations can be made up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the event. Substitutions are accepted at any time. \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 see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates. \n \n lodging information\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact registrar@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-mutual-aid-disaster-exercise/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mutual-Aid-Disaster-Exercise-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T172456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161413Z UID:10000526-1781679600-1781794800@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Apprentice Lineworker Program Skill Assessment Rodeo DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s annual Apprentice Lineworker Program Skill Assessment Rodeo will be held Wednesday\, June 17 – Thursday\, June 18\, 2026 at NEPPA’s Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nEach year\, students from our apprentice lineworker program participate in a Skill 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. Students are assigned to one of the two Rodeo days based on their year in the program. \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 CLICK HERE FOR MORE EVENT DETAILS URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-apprentice-lineworker-program-skill-assessment-rodeo/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program,Apprentice Skills Assessment Rodeo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Apprentice-LW-Rodeo-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251118T131550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T172455Z UID:10000546-1783497600-1783522800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Chainsaw Safety for Utility Operations DESCRIPTION:In Partnership with:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 1-day hands-on skill training is held in-person on Wednesday\, July 8th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460). The session involves a mix of classroom learning and skill based practice in the yard.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis program is designed for Electric Lineworkers and Operations Personnel who may we required to do tree work in daily operations or mutual aid deployments.  There are no prerequistes for this course and it is open to new hires as well as those who have recieved previous training and need a refresher on applicable knowledge or skills in identified areas. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Overview\nNATS S-160 Portable Chainsaw Utility Applications course provides an introduction to the function\, maintenance and use of portable chainsaws\, and their technical application for utility infrastructure. The course meets the challenges utility workers face when a chainsaw is used for pole\, cross arm\, and tree removal operations located in proximity to utilities and targets such as roads\, buildings\, and related infrastructure where specialized technical skills and equipment are required to cut material into designated drop zones. Specialty cutting techniques and equipment will be explained\, demonstrated by instructors as well as available for participants to practice skills in a hands-on setting.  \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. Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n  \n2026 Registration fees are as follows: \nNEPPA Members: $555Non-Members: $655 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the class. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. URL:https://neppa.org/event/chainsaw-safety-for-utility-operations-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Chainsaw Safety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Chainsaw-Safety-16.9-updated.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T165029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165029Z UID:10000506-1784620800-1784901600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group A (Session 3) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-a-session-3-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T165220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165220Z UID:10000508-1785830400-1786111200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A (Session 3) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-a-session-3-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T165249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165249Z UID:10000509-1786435200-1786716000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group B (Session 3) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-b-session-3-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251121T190245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T190931Z UID:10000551-1788249600-1788271200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Industry Day - Hosted by HasGo DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026 | 8:00 am – 2:00 pmNEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460 \nIndustry days are packed full of hands-on demos\, introducing you to new and innovative products. Hosted by one our affiliate members\, attendees get access to learn\, ask questions and see up close\, what is up and coming in the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is open to all utility members\, but geared towards operations personnel and management. \nContinental breakfast and lunch will be served. \nThis event is free for members of NEPPA. \nAdvance Registration Required \n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect:\n \n \n \n \n \n The agenda is currently being finalized…check back closer to the event date for more details! \n  \nPresentations and Demos will be done by a representative from Eaton/Cooper. \n  \nPresentation Topics to include: \n– Recloser overview \n– Fusing \n– Coordination basics \n– Capacitors \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Host:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt VartanianSales EngineerHasGo Power Equipment Sales585-768-8500 (office)mattv@hasgopower.comhttps://hasgopower.com/ URL:https://neppa.org/event/industry-day-hosted-by-hasgo/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Industry Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-INDUSTRY-DAY-HASGO-Sept-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T165455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165455Z UID:10000510-1788249600-1788530400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group A (Session 3) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-a-session-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251117T183535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T185003Z UID:10000545-1788854400-1789048800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Metering II Program DESCRIPTION:The Metering II Program is a 3-day course heldTuesday\, September 8th – Thursday\, September 10th\, 2026 from 8am-2pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) \n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’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. Upon successful completion of the Program\, including a final exam\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nStudents must complete NEPPA’s Metering I program prior to taking this course or have significant metering experience. \n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for: \n– Experienced Meter Technicians \n– Lineworkers \n– New Utility Engineers \n– Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments \n \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.\nLearn how to apply 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n TESTING\nThis Program includes a Final Exam to demonstrate comprehension of the material. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS\nStudents are provided a course binder with printed materials.  \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE LOCATION\nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA\nAgenda details are subject to change. \n  \nDay 1 – Tuesday 8:00am – 2:00pmElectric CircuitsPolyphase Systems \nDay 2 – Wednesday – 8:00am – 2:00pmDemand and Time of Use MetersInstrument TransformersAC Power Measurements \nDay 3 – Thursday – 8:00am – 2:00pmMeter ApplicationsBilling Constants for Complex Metering Instructions (CMI) ApplicationsComplex Metering Instructions (CMI) Circuit Phase Measurements & Plotting \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees includes coffee/tea and lunch each day. \nMembers: $1\,600 \nNon-Members: $2\,500 \n  \nCancellations are accepted until two-weeks prior to the start of the program.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session. \n  \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 see our lodging information page for details on discounted rates.  \n \n Lodging Information\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/metering-ii-program-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Metering II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/METERING-II-16.9-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20260210T134404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T175510Z UID:10000571-1789459200-1789653600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Crew Leadership DESCRIPTION:Crew Leadership\n \n \n \n \n \n September 15 – 17\, 2026 – NEPPA’s Training Center (200 New Estate Rd.\, Littleton\, MA)3-day program (8:00 am – 2:00 pm) \nThe Crew Leadership Program is meant to equip participants with next-level leadership tools to run stronger crews\, improve performance in the field\, and drive efficient\, standards-compliant operations.  \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \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 NEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, 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\nPlease note: These 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 \n Course Prerequisites \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$995\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$1\,550\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 the class start date. Substitutions can be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Codie Perry\n Manager of Safety & Training\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Codie graduated from Pratt Community College Line School in 2014 with an associate degree in Electrical Power Technology. He then worked for Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell\, Oklahoma\, where he spent 11 years. In that time\, he received his Lineworker Certificate from Northwest Lineman College. In 2019\, Codie received the “Above and Beyond” Award from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for providing emergency care for an individual in a vehicle accident while he was on the job. In his free time\, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with my family. Codie is NEPPA’s Manager of Safety and Training\, moving to New Hampshire in early 2025 to join the NEPPA team. \n \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 click below to view information on discounted rates. \n \n CLICK HERE FOR LODGING INFORMATION\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/2026-crew-leadership/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Crew Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Crew-Leadership-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T165526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165526Z UID:10000511-1789459200-1789740000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3\, Group B (Session 3) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-group-b-session-3/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251218T182819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163349Z UID:10000560-1790064000-1790258400@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session I) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the 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 interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Course Completion Certificate from NEPPA. \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. \n  \n**Students will be asked to bring a laptop to class for weekly testing** \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026Session II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026Session III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026Session IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \nNEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:NEPPA SafetySubstation design 1Substation communication systems \nWeek 2:NEPPA NESC reviewSubstation special elementsSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:Substation design 2Substation system protectionSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:RelaysTransformer testingCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program.  \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO BRING\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience. \n \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 visit our lodging information page for discounted group rates.  \n \n Lodging Information\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/2026-substation-ii-program-session-i/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T165649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165649Z UID:10000512-1790064000-1790344800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 (Session 3) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-session-3-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251027T165904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165904Z UID:10000513-1790668800-1790949600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1\, Group A (Session 4) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-group-a-session-4-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251219T131123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163430Z UID:10000561-1791273600-1791468000@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session II) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the 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 interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \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.\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026\nSession II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026\nSession III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026\nSession IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \n\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:\nNEPPA Safety\nSubstation design 1\nSubstation communication systems \nWeek 2:\nNEPPA NESC review\nSubstation special elements\nSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:\nSubstation design 2\nSubstation system protection\nSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:\nRelays\nTransformer testing\nCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO BRING\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.\n \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 visit our lodging information page for discounted group rates.\n \n Lodging Information\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/2026-substation-ii-program-session-ii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20251119T174156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T174157Z UID:10000548-1791878400-1792072800@neppa.org SUMMARY:(URD) Underground Residential Distribution Program - October DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Program is a 3-day course held \nTuesday\, October 13th – Thursday\, October 15th\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n at the NEPPA Training Center \n(200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThis course is designed for NEPPA members who build or maintain Underground Residential Distribution Systems.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \nUpon completion of the program\, participants will understand: \n\nNEPPA URD/UCD design & construction best practices\n\nTools\, equipment\, troubleshooting\nURD/UCD maps\nHands-on work with pre-molded terminations and testing equipment.\nHave the knowledge and skill in all aspects of URD/UCD installation\, operation\, and maintenance.\nUnderstand safety practices\, as they pertain to URD/UCDs and related work\, will be defined and demonstrated\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE COURSE INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/urd-underground-residential-distribution-program-october/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Underground Residential Distribution (URD) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/URD-11.28.25-16.9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133958 CREATED:20260326T130550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T130619Z UID:10000578-1791966600-1791982800@neppa.org SUMMARY:General Foreman Roundtable (Fall 2026) DESCRIPTION:General Foreman Roundtable (Fall 2026)October 14\, 2026 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center\n\nNortheast 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 Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026 from 8:30am-1:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  \n \nThis General Foreman Roundtable is an open\, experience-based discussion focused on the real decisions General Foremen face in electric utility work. This session is designed as a moderated peer-to-peer conversation. Seasoned and newer General Foremen alike are encouraged to share their experiences\, perspectives\, and lessons learned—from decisions made under pressure\, to managing risk in the field\, to building and maintaining trust with crews. \nThe goal is simple: learn from each other. By openly discussing what works\, what doesn’t\, and what we’ve learned along the way\, we strengthen our leadership\, improve safety\, and grow together as professionals. Bring your experience\, your questions\, and your willingness to engage \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics to Be Discussed\nTopics are still being finalized. Check back closer to the event date! \nIf you wish to submit a topic for discussion\, please email training@neppa.org and we will add it to the agenda.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\n\nGeneral Foreman or those in similar roles \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nThis tentative agenda is still being finalized and is therefore subject to change. \n  \n8:30 am       Coffee & Baked Goods Available \n9:00 am       Welcome & Scope of GF Roundtable by Faciliator \n9:15 am      Opening Presentation or Group Discussion \n10:15 am    Break \n10:30 am    Group Discussion \n12:00 pm    Lunch and Open Group Discussion \n1:00 pm      Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitators\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Codie Perry\n Manager of Safety & Training\, Northeast Public Power Association \n Codie graduated from Pratt Community College Line School in 2014 with an associate degree in Electrical Power Technology. He then worked for Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell\, Oklahoma\, where he spent 11 years. In that time\, he received his Lineworker Certificate from Northwest Lineman College. In 2019\, Codie received the “Above and Beyond” Award from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for providing emergency care for an individual in a vehicle accident while he was on the job. In his free time\, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with my family. Codie is NEPPA’s Manager of Safety and Training\, moving to New Hampshire in early 2025 to join the NEPPA team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nRegistration includes coffee and baked goods in the morning and afternoon lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions\, please make note of them when you register.  \n  \n2026 Roundtable Fees: \nMembers $50 \nNon-Members $75 \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy\nCancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the event. Substitutions can be made at any time. Requests for cancellations and/or substitutions must be sent in writing to training@neppa.org.  \n  \n \n register now\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 contact us at registrar@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/general-foreman-roundtable-fall-2026/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Oct-GF-Roundtable-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133959 CREATED:20251219T131153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163508Z UID:10000562-1792483200-1792677600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Substation II Program (Session III) DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the newly redesigned Substation II Program which is held in 4 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm) throughout the 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 interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n  \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.\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nDates are subject to change\, however advance notice will be provided. \nUnless otherwise noted\, sessions are held in-person from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday.  \nSession I: September 22nd – 24th\, 2026\nSession II: October 6th – October 8th\, 2026\nSession III: October 20th – 22nd\, 2026\nSession IV: November 3rd – November 5th\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\nAll in-person classes will be held at NEPPA’s Training Center. Additional field visits may be arranged and will be communicated in advance of the session.  \n\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis program is designed for those who are responsible for working in or maintaining utility substations or those who wish to expand their knowledge to grow into a substation role. \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nNew Engineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon successful completion of the Program\, Substation II participants should be able to: \n\nApply concepts to design\, build\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and repair a substation.\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA\, the NESC\, and NERC/CIP.\nPractice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\nApply advanced concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system including testing and programming.\nDemonstrate ability to test and program equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions and PPE\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of SCADA\, as well as switching and tagging.\nDemonstrate an applied understanding of how to operate and interpret relay functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED\nWeek 1:\nNEPPA Safety\nSubstation design 1\nSubstation communication systems \nWeek 2:\nNEPPA NESC review\nSubstation special elements\nSubstation system operations \nWeek 3:\nSubstation design 2\nSubstation system protection\nSubstation system automation \nWeek 4:\nRelays\nTransformer testing\nCircuit breaker & instrument transformer testing\n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students must first complete the Substation I Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO BRING\nThis class requires the following PPE: \n\nHard Hat\nSafety Glasses\nLeather Gloves\nSafety Toe Boots\n\nStudents are also asked to bring a laptop or tablet each day to view class materials and complete online testing. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n2026 Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $3\,100 \nNon-Members: $4\,600 \n \n \n \n \n \n CANCELLATION POLICY\nAll program withdrawals must be sent in writing to NEPPA at training@neppa.org. Substitutions are permitted at any time prior to the start of the program; however\, the cost of the NLC book will still be incurred. Withdrawals/cancellations received based on the schedule below are eligible for the following: \n\n3 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition\, less the cost of NLC books\nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition\nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition\nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition\n\n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Lanciani\n Trainer \n John grew up in Littleton\, MA\, graduating in 1988 and became an Apprentice Electrician for Interstate Electric. In 1990\, he started working for Littleton Electric Light Department as an Apprentice Lineman\, completing NEPPA’s Line School in 1994. John worked his way up from Journeyman Lineman to Engineering Technician\, gaining skills on the more technical aspects of distribution such as substations\, scada and automated distribution. He oversaw the meter department\, planning for and installing Littleton Electric Light Department’s first AMR system and upgrading all metering to solid state. In the early 2000s\, he worked to upgrade their substation by replacing the oil filled breakers with air insulated as well as replacing all mechanical relays w/ solid state. In 2005\, John took on a supervisory role\, overseeing line crews for after-hours coverage. He has been involved with public power his whole life\, as his father was a lineman in Sterling\, MA in the 50’s before becoming the Manager in Paxton and then Littleton. NEPPA is happy to have his expertise as an instructor\, helping to expand NEPPA’s training program with this knowledge and experience.\n \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 visit our lodging information page for discounted group rates.\n \n Lodging Information\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/2026-substation-ii-program-session-iii/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Substation-Program-II-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T133959 CREATED:20251027T170052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170052Z UID:10000515-1792483200-1792764000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2\, Group A (Session 4) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEligibility: To enroll\, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the program. \n  \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \n\nSelf-study by reading the material\nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training\nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms\n\n\nSkill Assessment Rodeo:\nEach year\, students participate in a 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  \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2-group-a-session-4-2/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Apprentice-Lineworker-Program-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR