Now that I have your attention, let’s talk about some things that are truly important to all of us. The Legislative Affairs committee has identified the largest threats/issues for the public power industry in the Northeast. These issues will be addressed at the March 11-13 APPA Rally in Washington, DC. All members and lighting board members are invited to participate with NEPPA in our efforts to connect with our elected leaders.
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During February of 2012, the Houlton Water Company (HWC) located in Houlton, Maine volunteered to have a safety inspection performed by the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL). On February 23, 2012 the MDOL inspected all of their facilities, trucks and equipment for safety violations and perhaps a lack of and or improper documentation. The HWC learned much from the inspection and after making all of the suggested improvements they crafted a safer work place. The entire Houlton Water Company staff worked diligently to correct the noted issues.
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On June 12 of last year Barry Tupper from Holden Municipal Light Department was working with his crew in Holden, MA, when around 2 p.m. they heard a call on their radio that a man was stuck in a silo at a local concrete company just down the road. Barry and his crew arrived at the scene to offer their assistance.
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Washington Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors and General Manager Avram Patt wish to let our members, friends, colleagues and the public know that Avram will be retiring on June 30 after serving for 16 and a half years in that position.
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Peabody Municipal Light Plant (PMLP) has produced a historical calendar for its customers, featuring photographs and renderings of Peabody and Lynnfield landmarks and points of interest.
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ABB will be hosting their annual four-day program on March 25-28 at the Orange County Convention Center.
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The annual NEPPA Safety & Operations Conference will be held on May 16-17 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The conference will include an all-day trade show on May 16 in the adjoining exhibit hall, which will also feature demonstrations throughout the day by participating exhibitors. A BBQ dinner will be served in the evening, and a NEPPA Safety Forum will conclude the conference on the morning of May 17.

 

June 7, 2013
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Mass.
Watch your mail for information later this month.

 

16 Days

February 12-15
May 7-10
September 17-20
December 10-13

This program will combine classroom instruction with hands-on practical applications in the field. Click here for more information.

 

4 Days
February 11
March 4
April 8
June 3

This program will cover the basics of electric metering concepts and hardware, and combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical application. Click here for more information.

 

 

NEPPA would like to introduce Paul Carson as its newest Technical Trainer. Paul worked as an electrical engineer for Reading Municipal Light Plant for 34 years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the technical aspect of utility work.
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NEPPA graduates 16 students from the 2012 Advanced Lineworker Program.
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA), sent a Jan. 17 letter to a number of private power companies, co-ops and public power utilities requesting information on their efforts to protect assets from cyber or physical attack or geomagnetic storms.
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