We are excited to be heading to Portland in August for our Annual Conference and are preparing a not-to-be-missed event. If you haven’t yet signed up, time is getting short and rooms are becoming scarce, so please consider registering now. In addition to the terrific general sessions we have planned, there will be some very important business to be conducted at our Annual Business Meeting.
The Annual Business Meeting of the Northeast Public Power Association will be held at 3:45pm on Monday, August 23, 2021 at the Westin Portland Harborview, 157 High St., Portland ME 04101. The Annual Election of Board of Directors and Officers will take place at this meeting. All Active Members are invited to attend and vote. Nominations can also be made from the floor during the meeting.
The Nominating Committee voted to recommend the following slate of Board of Director candidates for a three-year term, to expire August 2024.
- James Bakas, New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, NH
- Nicholas Lawler, Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments, MA
- William Humphrey, Village of Lyndonville Electric Department, VT
- Michael Kirkwood, Pascoag Utility District, RI
- Kenneth Nolan, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority, VT
- Panos Tokadjian, Hull Municipal Light Plant, MA
- Barry Tupper, Holden Municipal Light Plant, MA
The Nominating Committee voted to recommend the following individual for a two-year Board of Director term to expire in August 2023.
- Mark Biron, Groton Utilities, CT
The Nominating Committee voted to recommend the following candidates for Officers of the Association, term to expire August 2022.
- President: Justin Connell, Energy New England, MA
- First Vice-President: Todd Shea, Kennebunk Light and Power District, ME
- Second Vice-President: Nicholas Lawler, Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments, MA
- Secretary: Michael Cloutier, Middleton Electric Light Department, MA
- Treasurer: Jonathan Blair, Ipswich Municipal Light Department, MA
In addition, over the course of the past year, the Governance Task Force has been diligently reviewing NEPPA's bylaws, policies, and procedures. This review resulted in a recommendation to amend the bylaws.
On May 14, 2021, the Board of Directors voted to recommend the following bylaw changes. Text highlighted in yellow is the proposed new language recommended for adoption. The Active Membership will be asked to vote on these proposed changes at the Annual Business Meeting.
Article XI, section 1:
Proposed amendments to these bylaws shall be submitted to the Board of Directors in writing. These proposed amendments shall be brought forth to the Active Members upon approval by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors. Proposed amendments shall be submitted to the Active Members in writing fourteen calendar days prior to the scheduled Annual Business or Special Meeting. Such bylaw amendments may then be approved by a two-thirds majority vote of the Active Members present and voting. In the event of an emergency, bylaw amendments may be approved at either the Annual Business Meeting or a Special Membership Meeting duly called without prior submission to the Active Membership by a 2/3 vote of those present and voting.
Article VI, section 4:
Each Standing Committee shall prepare can recommend a proposed budget and work-plan for the next fiscal year, to be made part of the overall Association budget presented to the Board of Directors. In conjunction with the proposed budget and work-plan, each Committee shall report to the Board of Directors on their activities of the prior twelve months.
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Upcoming Training & Events |
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Each year, Holyoke Gas & Electric Department negotiates a wood poles contract on behalf of NEPPA members and would like to get a consensus from members to standardize wood pole treatments for next year’s bid.
This virtual session is an opportunity to discuss available treatment options including the pros/cons of each from two major wood pole suppliers, Stella-Jones and Koppers.
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NEPPA is pleased to offer a completely redesigned Advanced Lineworker Program which is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year. Advanced Lineworker is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to build, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Session I: August 10-12, 2021
Session II: September 14-16, 2021
Session II: October 19-21, 2021
Session IV: November 2-4, 2021
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NEPPA is pleased to continue offering a 1-day basic and technical prerequisite course for anyone looking to attend technical programs or to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory, concepts and mathematic principles.
Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations is designed to be an introduction to the electrical concepts and mathematic principles needed to understand electricity and electrical equipment. This course is a foundational level course that is a basis for additional course work in specific disciplines such as substation, overhead lines and metering.
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NEPPA is pleased to be building a completely revitalized Substation Program, including both Substation I and Substation II.
Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program, and focus on the principles of substation design, construction, operations and maintenance.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing, field visits and tours of different installations.
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July 21, 2021
August 10, 2021
NEPPA Training Center
Littleton, MA
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2021 Apprentice Lineworker Program
Year I: Sept. 28 - Oct. 1; Nov. 16 - 19, 2021
Year II: Oct. 5 - 8; Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, 2021
Year III: Oct. 26 - 29; Dec. 7 - 10, 2021
Year IV: Nov. 2 - 5; Dec. 14 - 17, 2021
Apprentice Lineworker Program Graduation:
December 17, 2021
NEPPA Training Center
Littleton, MA
"NEW"
Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-Up Week: November 8 - 10, 2021 ( Years I - IV)
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Aug. 10-12; Sept. 14-16; Oct. 19-21; Nov. 2-4, 2021
NEPPA Training Center
Littleton, MA
August 22 - 25, 2021
Westin Portland Harborview
Portland, ME
Sept 8; Dec 8, 2021
September 8, 2021 NEW DATE
8:30 am (EST)
September 9, 2021 NEW DATE
8:30 am (EST)
Sept. 14 - 17; Sept. 28 - Oct. 1; Oct. 19 - 22;
Nov. 16 - 19, 2021
NEPPA Training Center
Littleton, MA
September 21-23, 2021
Westford Regency & NEPPA Training Center
Westford, MA
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October 19, 2021
8:30 am (EST)
October 20, 2021
8:30 am (EST)
November 8 - 10, 2021
NEPPA Training Center
Littleton, MA
November 30, 2021 NEW DATE
8:30 am (EST)
December 1, 2021 NEW DATE
8:30 am (EST)
December 14, 2021
8:30 am (EST)
December 15, 2021
8:30 am (EST)
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Budget: House Budget Chairman Introduces Budget Resolution, Energy Secretary Granholm Visits Senate Committees...
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Introduction in Coming Weeks; Questions Remain Over Reconciliation Package, Sen. Manchin Introduces Draft Energy
Infrastructure Legislation, White House Signals Dedication to Implementing CES ...
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Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Resilient Broadband Networks, House E&C Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Electric Transmission
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RMLD Will Hold Electric Car Show on August 15th at Wilmington Farmers Market
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Wilmington, MA – The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) invites customers to attend a free Electric Car Show on Sunday, August 15, 2021 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event will be held in the Swain Green parking lot located at 140 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington, during the Wilmington Farmers Market.
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Best Wishes to Board member Paul Heanue who recently retired from Hingham Municipal Light Plant after serving as General Manager for over 10 years. Paul also served on the Board of Directors and as the Chair of the Advocacy and Reporting Committee for many years. Thank you for your service to NEPPA and we will miss you Paul!
Congratulations and best of luck to Jeff Cady on his recent retirement from Chicopee Electric Light Department. Jeff spent his entire 32 year career with Chicopee Electric Light having begun his career as a Power Resource Analyst. He progressed through the ranks to become the Power Resource Manager, the Assistant Manager and became General Manager in 2005. Jeff also served as President of NEPPA and on many committees over the years. Jeff - we will miss your commitment to public power and your long service to NEPPA!
Congratulations to the following new General Managers:
Tom Morahan, promoted to General Manager of Hingham Electric Light. We look forward to working with you in your new role!
Jim Lisowski, promoted to General Manager of Chicopee Electric Light Department
We look forward to working with you all!
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Updates from the APPA monthly
Policy Makers Council
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Thank you to Bob Holland of Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations, who shared some updates from APPA Policy Makers Council
The White House and a group of 21 bipartisan senators announced last month a $529 billion framework in new infrastructure spending that is mostly roads, bridges, and water. The framework provides: $7.5 billion for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure; $7.5 billion for electric buses and other transit; $20 billion for “infrastructure financing” through the creation of an Infrastructure Financing Authority (aka Infrastructure Bank); and $73 billion for power infrastructure, including the creation of a new federal “grid authority.”
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New yard care rebates available to VPPSA member customers |
Waterbury Center, VT- Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) is announcing new yard care rebate offerings to help customers of its municipal electric utility members adopt clean technology. A $25 rebate is available for each electric chainsaw, trimmer, or leaf blower purchased on or after July 1, 2021.
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Apprentice Lineworkers Rodeo |
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Affiliate Partnership Summer Offer |
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