BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NEPPA 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:20260407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T143000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041523 CREATED:20241107T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T184505Z UID:10000425-1775548800-1775658600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 OSHA-10 General Industry DESCRIPTION:This OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course is a 2-day program being heldTuesday\, February 24 & Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026Postponed to Tuesday\, April 7th & Wednesday April 8th from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm at theNEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460). \n \n \n \n \n \n The goal is to give participants a heightened awareness of the hazards associated with electric utility work and understand control measures to avoid injuries. Each participant will be given an OSHA 10-Hour Card after successful completion of both days of classes. There are no prerequisites for this course and employees with little or no introduction to OSHA and its requirements are encouraged to attend. \n \n register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\nThere are no prerequistes for this course and employees with little or no introduction to OSHA and its requirements are encouraged to attend. \nThis course is designed for:  \n\nNew Hires\nLineworkers\nOperations and Field Personnel\nOffice Managers and Staff\nHuman Resources\nEngineers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Include\nThe class outline is still being finalized and therefore these topics are subject to change. \n\nWalking & Working Surfaces\nExit Routes\n EAP\n Fire Prevention & Protection\n Ergonomics\n Machine Guarding\n Personal Protective & Equipment\n Electrical Hazards\n Hazard Communication Material\nARC FLASH/Insulate & Isolate\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\nAgenda details are subject to change.                                                                 \n  \nDAY ONE Total Contact Hours: 5 \n08:00am – 09:15am FOCUS: Introduction to OSHA 1.25-hours \n09:15am – 09:30am Break \n09:30am – 10:30am FOCUS: Walking & Working Surfaces 1-hour \n10:30am – 10:45am Break \n10:45am – 11:45am FOCUS: Exit Routes\, EAP\, Fire Prevention & Protection 1-hour \n11:45pm – 12:15pm Lunch \n12:15pm – 01:15pm ELECTIVE: Ergonomics 1-hour \n01:15pm – 01:30pm Break \n01:30pm – 02:30pm ELECTIVE: Machine Guarding 1-Hour \n  \nDAY TWO Total Contact Hours: 5 \n08:00am – 09:00am FOCUS: Personal Protective & Equipment 1-hour \n09:00am – 09:15am Break \n09:15am – 10:15am FOCUS: Electrical Hazards 1-hour \n10:15am – 10:30am Break \n10:30am – 11:30am FOCUS/Hazard Communication 1-hour \n11:30am – 12:00pm Lunch \n12:00pm – 01:00pm ELECTIVE: Material Handling 1-hour \n01:15pm – 01:30pm Break \n01:30pm – 02:30pm OPTIONAL: ARC FLASH/Insulate & Isolate 1-hour \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Pazzanese\n NEPPA Trainer \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.  Mike holds both the OSHA 30-hour General Industry and 20-hour Leadership Certifications. Mike is also an Authorized OSHA Trainer-General Industry.  As 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nUpon completion of the Program\, participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour Card. Registration fees include coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n2026 Registration Fees: \nMembers: $165Non-Members: $295 \n \n register now\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. \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-osha-10-general-industry/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:OSHA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/OSHA-10-General-2026-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041523 CREATED:20251201T185052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T123515Z UID:10000552-1775721600-1775743200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Industry Day - Hosted by Shamrock Power Sales DESCRIPTION: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 \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 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 subject to change \nDemo by: Russell Abercrombie\, Power Delivery Products Faulted Circuit Indicator basics for both Overhead and Underground\, how to deploy and where\, reduction of outage times\, trouble shooting and SMART indicators how to incorporate into a distribution or transmission system. \nDemo by: Roger Ritchie\, Plymouth TapeElectric Tape 101 – What to use and when\, Taping Techniques\, Reinsulating and Taping Splices on Overhead Tree wire and Spacer Cable\,  Secondary URD repair using Tape \nDemo by: Duston Whisenhunt\, EstexRope Care and Safety \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted By:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jake Kennedy Sales EngineerShamrock Power SalesCell 617-448-1406jake.kennedy@shamrockpower.com URL:https://neppa.org/event/industry-day-hosted-by-shamrock-power-sales/ 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/2025/12/INDUSTRY-DAY-6-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041523 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:20260408T041523 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:20260414T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041523 CREATED:20251027T182418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T125431Z UID:10000532-1776175200-1776178800@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - April DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nDan Burwitz\,Cybersecurity Manager forVantage Point\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Description: In the realm of cybersecurity\, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer\, revolutionizing both defensive and offensive strategies. This presentation explores the intersection of AI and cybersecurity\, examining its dual nature of fortifying defenses and fueling the capabilities of malicious actors. Vantage Point Solutions discusses the potential of AI to become the ultimate ally or adversary in the ongoing battle for security. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-april/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041523 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:20260408T041523 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:20260408T041523 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:20260408T041523 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:20260408T041523 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:20260505T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041523 CREATED:20251027T182438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T114223Z UID:10000533-1777989600-1777993200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - May DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month (This month’s Tactical Tuesday will be held on the first Tuesday of the month\, as to not conflict with our RodE&O) from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nScott Rosenberg\, CEO257\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Utilizing data and AI to power the residential energy transition\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description: \nWith rates rising and a capacity crunch coming\, serving your residential customers well has never been more challenging or more important. In this webinar\, Scott Rosenberg from 257 will share deep insights into your customers’ households. From finding the customers most likely to benefit from an energy efficiency audit or budget billing program to predicting the adoption of rooftop solar\, heat pumps and EVs\, a deep understanding of customers is more critical than ever. Scott will explain how 257 garners insights and share specific ways that the AI revolution can benefit public power. \n \nCompany Information: \n257 is a data science company specializing in residential energy. The company uses AI and massive data sets to profile every U.S. home\, helping providers identify the households most likely to benefit from new energy services and products. We increase customer insights and engagement\, and enable a stronger grid. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-may/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTSTAMP:20260408T041523 CREATED:20251215T170305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T185059Z UID:10000554-1778457600-1778803199@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 RodE&O Conference and Expo DESCRIPTION:Registration Now Open!\n \n \n \n \n \n NEPPA’s 2026 RodE&O Conference and Expowhich will be held on May 11-14\, 2026at The Loon Mountain Resort (60 Loon Mountain Rd\, Lincoln\, NH 03251). \nJoin your colleagues and industry partners for 2.5 days of competition\, educational programming and networking opportunities! We’ll kick off with a golf tournament on Monday to benefit the Benevolent Fund and then onto the main event on Tuesday\, The Annual Lineworkers’ Rodeo\, which features three-person teams competing in six different events. Educational sessions\, roundtables and social events to follow on Wednesday and Thursday\, as well as opportunities to connect with our vendors in the exhibit hall. \n \n Learn More & Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-rodeo-conference-and-expo/ LOCATION:Loon Mountain Resort\, 60 Loon Mountain Rd.\, Lincoln\, NH\, 03251\, United States CATEGORIES:RodE&O ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-RodEO-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041523 CREATED:20260302T173831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T174033Z UID:10000575-1778749200-1778760000@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Lincoln\, NH       \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200. \n  \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-board-of-directors-meeting-14/ CATEGORIES:Board of Directors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NEPPA-BOD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041523 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:20260408T041523 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:20260408T041523 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:20260408T041523 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:20260609T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041524 CREATED:20251027T182502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T150027Z UID:10000534-1781013600-1781017200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - June DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nRyan West\, PERegional Engineering Director\, Northeast USBBA Consultants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Modern Substation Automation More details to come…\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 \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-june/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041524 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:20260408T041524 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:20260408T041524 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:20260714T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041524 CREATED:20251027T182536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T183830Z UID:10000535-1784037600-1784041200@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - July DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nScott Mossbrooks\,Senior Director\,Wesco &Hernan Nucci\,Vice President – Technology and Innovation\,Wesco\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:Building Situational Awareness Across the Distribution Grid\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic Description:Maintaining reliability in a changing distribution environment requires timely awareness of both field conditions and downstream grid performance. This session examines how utilities are connecting inspection insights with low voltage system data to gain a clearer view of conditions across the feeder. Attendees will see how improved situational awareness supports faster response\, better coordination\, and more informed operational decisions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-july/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041524 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:20260408T041524 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:20260408T041524 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:20260811T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041524 CREATED:20251027T182558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T171741Z UID:10000536-1786456800-1786460400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - August DESCRIPTION:Tactical Tuesday webinars are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, virtually through Zoom. They are free to NEPPA members. Each month a different industry professional will present on a relevant public power topic\, with opportunties to ask questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nDetails coming soon…\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topic:\nCheck back closer to the date!\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 \n \n Register here URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-august/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Tactical-Tuesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041524 CREATED:20250116T160126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T163902Z UID:10000474-1786867200-1787158800@neppa.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Save the date for NEPPA’s 2026 Annual Conference!\nAugust 16 – 19\, 2026\nMargaritaville Resort1225 Lyannough Rd.\, Hyannis MA 02601\n \n \n \n \n \n Join your professional colleagues for Educational Sessions\, Sponsor Exhibits\, Social Events/Network Opportunities\, Fundraising Activities and our Annual Awards Dinner. \nMore details available closer to the event start date… URL:https://neppa.org/event/2026-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Margaritaville Resort\, 1225 Iyannough Rd\, Hyannis\, MA\, 02601\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2026-AC-save-the-date-event-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041524 CREATED:20260302T174252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T174330Z UID:10000576-1787130000-1787140800@neppa.org SUMMARY:NEPPA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Hyannis\, MA        \nFor more informtion please contact the NEPPA office at (978) 540-2200. \n  \n  URL:https://neppa.org/event/neppa-board-of-directors-meeting-15/ CATEGORIES:Board of Directors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NEPPA-BOD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T041524 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:20260408T041524 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 END:VCALENDAR