by Larry Brownell
This month is literally the precipice for me. Since starting, I had March 1st pegged as the day that begins what should be a challenging and fruitful roller coaster ride culminating in October. In two weeks we will be in DC attempting to secure support for NEPPA’s position on several key issues. Meanwhile back in Littleton our new building will be probably getting external walls.

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Paul Heanue was officially named general manager of the Hingham Municipal Light Plant on Feb. 22, 2012. He has been serving as acting manager since June of 2011, when John Tzimorangas vacated the position to become CEO of Energy New England.



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A first-time grant of $200,000 from the state Department of Energy Resources (DOER) will enable three municipal utilities and the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) to expand energy efficiency programs for their commercial and industrial customers.
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NEPPA is accepting nominations for the Carol A. Tracey Customer Service Award. This award is presented to employees of NEPPA member utilities who deliver outstanding service to their customers, either through sustained exceptional performance in serving their customers or the development of new and/or innovative programs to meet customer needs.  Written nominations must be signed by the utility General Manager and submitted to the NEPPA office by no later than March 30, 2012. Click here to print a form. Fax or mail to Northeast Public Power Association, 100 Medway Road, Milford, MA 01757 or 508 482 0932.

 

NEPPA’s Public Utility Management Program has been providing vision and education for public utility managers and leaders for 20 years. This year’s program will offer no less. The spring session will take place on April 12th & 13th at the Cranwell Conference Center and Resort in Lenox, Mass.
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March 12-14 2012 APPA Legislative Rally Grand Hyatt Washington Washington, DC see talking points April 11-13 2012 Public Utility Management Program Cranwell Conference Center Lenox, Mass. Sept. 16-19, 2012 Annual Conference 2012 Sunday River Resort Bethel, Maine

 

 

By Joe Sollecito, Manager of Customer Care
Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant
Several times during our recent Education and Training Committee meeting, we were adamantly discussing some similar concerns we all have as to how to improve NEPPA’s training experiences.
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