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On Apr. 26, NEPPA president and general manager of Norwich Public Utilities John Bilda testified at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on utilities’ response to weather-related electrical outages. The hearing was scheduled in response to a request from Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).
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Dr. William Strauss, economist and scheduled speaker at NEPPA’s 2012 Annual Conference, has been honored for his work on the economic and environmental benefits of converting from fossil fuels to bioenergy. The International Biomass Conference & Expo, held in Colorado in April, gave him the Excellence in Bioenergy Award based on his ability to go above and beyond in his efforts to drive the conversation in the biomass industry.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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by Larry BrownellAs we head into the summer the reality of NEPPA’s training facility becomes more real. Since the attached photo was taken the windows have gone in, interior framing is done and rough electrical and dry wall has begun. The current projection is to have an occupancy certificate in early July.
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AROUND NEW ENGLAND
Thomas E. Desilets, 59, of Lancaster and Framingham, Mass., passed away on April 15, 2012 after a long illness. He was a senior manager at Shrewsbury Electric Light and Cable and was active for many years in NEPPA programs and activities.
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ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS
June 6, Gillette Stadium & Conference Center, Foxboro, Mass.The 2012 Customer Service Conference combines a strong speaking program with an inspiring location. Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots and the New England Revolution, is one of the most exciting and unique venues for events.
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David Fabrizius, NEPPA director of safety, retired on April 30 after 24 years of service to NEPPA. He will contract train with NEPPA and pursue other interests as well. Fabrizius came to NEPPA as a trainer from Loveland Municipal in Colorado where he worked in line operations. He has been in the trade for more than 40 years working in all phases of operations and line construction.
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CALENDAR
June 6
Customer Service Conference 2012
Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass.
Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this fantastic venue with quality speakers and a tour of the stadium. This isn't just for CS reps. It’s a team game, so bring the whole team!
June 15, 2012
Customer Service Outage Communication Roundtable
Shrewsbury Electric & Cable Operations, Shrewsbury, Mass.
June 20-21
Apprentice Lineworker Skills Assessment Rodeo
Pascoag, R.I.
Sept. 16-19, 2012
Annual Conference 2012
Sunday River Resort, Bethel, Maine
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EDUCATION & TRAINING UPDATE
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NEPPA would like to invite all general managers, general foremen and supervisors to attend the Apprentice Lineworker Skills Assessment Rodeo to be held, for the last time, at the NEPPA field training facility in Pascoag, R.I. on June 20-21. The Pascoag Utility District has hosted and supported this event for several years. Beginning in 2013, the event will take place at NEPPA’s new training center in Littleton, Mass.
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THE LEARNING CORNER
by Steve Socoby, NEPPA Technical Director"If two or more lineworkers are in the primary zone, how many groundmen are we required to have on the job?" This was a question that was posed to me recently at the NEPPA Apprentice Lineworker School. Apparently there has been some question as to what the OSHA requirements are in this situation.
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