“Public power” means a community owns and operates its own electric utility, distributing energy to its residents. For over 100 years, consumer-owned, not for profit electric utilities have brought low–cost reliable electric service to customers throughout the United States. Nationally, 1 out of 4 customers is served by a public power company that is owned and operated by local or state governments or rural cooperatives.
To develop and unite public utility professionals by advancing their knowledge, capabilities and voice in the public power industry and workplace.
To be the best and most advanced utility resource and training organization in the Northeast.
APPA Celebrating Public Power 2020
MEAM on Public Power of Massachusetts
NEPPA’s mission is to develop and unite public utility professionals by advancing their knowledge, capabilities, and voice in the industry and workplace. To fulfill that mission, the NEPPA Board of Directors, Committees and Staff invested a great deal of time and energy over the past year in revising our strategic plan.
We are pleased to share the 2021-2023 Strategic Plan which will serve as our roadmap for enacting NEPPA’s vision to be the most valuable utility resource and training organization in the Northeast. Click here to view
Thursday, February 26, 2026 POSTPONED to Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 8:00 am - 2:00 pmNEPPA Training Center - 200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460 Industry 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 […]
NEPPA's Substation I Program has been redesigned for 2026! We are excited to offer new content and more interactive learning in this program. Substation I is held in 4 in-person sessions, each lasting 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) from 8:00am - 2:00pm. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction […]
NEPPA's Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) is back and better than ever, including new instructors, new topics and more interactive sessions. The 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 […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
NEPPA's Substation I Program has been redesigned for 2026! We are excited to offer new content and more interactive learning in this program. Substation I is held in 4 in-person sessions, each lasting 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) from 8:00am - 2:00pm. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Substation I is designed to be an introduction […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
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. This half-day, in-person workshop is […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
2026 Hot Work Essentials - NEW THIS YEAR! May 27-28, 2026 (7:30 am - 2:30 pm)NEPPA Training Center, 200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460 The 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 […]
NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. Eligibility: To enroll, student must be currently employed at a public power utility or contractor and be 18 years […]
IT Roundtable | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM) NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton MA 01460) NEPPA's IT Roundtable is an opportunity for small group discussion among those interested in technology related topics. The facilitator will encourage and prompt exploration of the topic. Attendee participation is vital to the success of […]
