by Dave White, Executive Director
I recently attended the American Public Power Association (APPA) Advisory Committee summer meeting in Portland, Maine. This meeting brings together public power association executives from across the country to discuss the issues facing our members.
By connecting with my peers, I'm able to learn about advocacy and training best practices being used throughout public power. The discussion is already continuing beyond the meeting, with many of us looking to work together in areas such as curriculum development, quality assurance, and online learning.
There's no doubt in my mind that connecting with professionals in your industry is a guaranteed way to stay ahead of the curve and offer the best value to your customers. That's why I am encouraging each of you to participate at
NEPPA's Annual Conference being held August 20 - 23 in Newport, RI.
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Upcoming Training & Events
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Metering II
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Aug. 7 & 28; S
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t. 18, Oct. 2 & 23; Nov. 13; Dec. 4 & 18 (Littleton, MA)
Only 3 weeks away - Don't Wait to Register!
Effective Use of Social Media for Utilities
Metering I
, Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 27; Dec. 11 (Littleton, MA)
Registration Now Open!
Team & Vendor Registration Now Open. Register by Aug. 18th and Save!
Substation II,
Sept. 19 - 22; Oct. 24 - 27, Dec. 19 - 22; Jan. 8 - 12 (Littleton, MA)
RSVP and reserve your seat today.
General Foremen's Roundtable, October 11 (Littleton, MA) *
Registration Now Open!
Registration Now Open!
Registration Now Open!
Registration Now Open - Space is Limited, Register Early.
Public Utility Management Program (PUMP), November 15 - 17 (Littleton, MA) *
Annual Membership Meeting,
December 1 (Nashua, NH) *
* Registration Not Yet Open.
If you're interested in attending any of the above events, please
email Sarah Klingler, Director of Programs & Services at sklingler@neppa.org to be notified as soon as registration becomes available.
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Training & Events Highlight
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2013 Crew Leadership Graduates |
Crew Leadership
September 6 - 7, 2017
NEPPA Headquarters, Littleton, MA
Gain supervisory and leadership skill training among your current and future field supervisors in public power systems.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for crew leaders, supervisors, superintendents, lead linemen, foreman and operations managers looking to improve their understanding of effective leadership.
Registration
Members: $800
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Welcome to Our Newest Affiliate Members!
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Please Join us in Welcoming
Allyn Matthieson from The Okonite Company
Allyn Mathieson, is the new Okonite Salesman for the New England Territory. Allyn is originally from Massachusetts and has held positions in the NYC and the Upstate NY Markets.
Prior to joining The Okonite Company Allyn was a Market Manager for Milwaukee Power Tools with his focus on the Power Utility Industry. Please help Allyn feel welcome into the NEPPA community. Stop by and introduce yourself the Annual Conference in Newport, RI!
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Belmont Light's new Chevy Bolt EV was a big hit at a recent Farmers' Market with several local residents stopping by to receive information about the utility's EV charging program and Belmont Drives Electric (BDE).
Jeff Griffiths (right), was among those who stopped by to talk to BDE Co-Chair Marty Bitner (left) and
Aidan Leary (center),
Belmont Light Executive Assistant and Communications Coordinator.
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Belmont residents Maija and Anna Kubasek stopped by the Belmont Light table during a recent Farmers' Market to talk to
Aidan Leary, center,
Belmont Light Executive Assistant and Communications Coordinator and to pick up a Belmont Light bag to hold the information and energy saving materials they received.
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Washington Electric Coop Members Can Save $10,000 on 2017 Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicles Through Partnership with Freedom Nissan
July 10, 2017 - East Montpelier, Vt: This summer, members and employees of Washington Electric Coop, a 100% renewable, 100% member-owned electric utility, are eligible to receive $10,000 off MSRP on a new 2017 Nissan Leaf all-electric vehicle from Freedom Nissan in South Burlington.
"If you're thinking about purchasing an electric vehicle, this is a fantastic time to do it," said Patty Richards, WEC General Manager.
To receive the rebate at Freedom Nissan, WEC members can simply show their WEC electric bill and supply Fleetail Certification Code B66647.
WEC's four EV charging stations are located at the Cabot Cooperative Creamery in Waitsfield, the VTrans commuter lot off I-89 exit 9 in Middlesex, the Rumney School in Middlesex and Harwood Union High School in Duxbury. A fifth is forthcoming near WEC offices in East Montpelier.
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