On November 12, the NEPPA Regional Power Supply Committee met at NEPPA's Training Center. For those not in attendance, it was a very informative meeting and highlighted how fortunate NEPPA is to have such knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers.
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On November 14, 2013 Wellesley Municipal Light Plant hosted a luncheon for their entire staff to celebrate 1,000 consecutive days without a lost-time accident – an achievement they are very proud of.
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Braintree, MA – Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD) has launched a new Customer|Connect electricity usage portal, giving customers access to all their electric usage details online.
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Each year, APPA presents two prestigious awards that recognize outstanding utilities that embody the spirit of the Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) program. These awards are an opportunity to impress your customers, community and industry colleagues with your utility's accomplishments.
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NEPPA held its Annual Membership Meeting on November 1, 2013 at the Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center in Westford, MA. The meeting was well attended by members of the Northeast Public Power Association, including utilities and affiliates from all around New England.
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The 2013 Customer Service Leadership Program wrapped up its final session this past month on November 13, 2013. This year's program had 25 graduates representing utilities from Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.
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NEPPA just concluded the semi-annual Public Utility Management Program. The fall curriculum included great sessions on power purchasing, customer generation, public relations, legal and financial management.
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NEPPA, the quality leader for public power education in the Northeast, is seeking a new full time instructor for its Littleton, MA, Training Center and other remote training sessions.
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Sea Crest Beach Hotel provides a new look and personality that is light and airy, with a playful atmosphere and staff. Just minutes over the Bourne or Sagamore bridges, the Sea Crest Beach Hotel provides an alluring backdrop for a peaceful Cape Cod escape. Slip on your flip-flops, bring the beach towel, and allow us to help you re-learn the art of relaxation.
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On October 24, 10 New York State lineman fourth year apprentices received their certificates of completion from the Northeast Public Power Association and the North West Lineman's College at Fairport New York training center.
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On November 12, the NEPPA Safety Trainers assembled in Littleton, Massachusetts for their annual meeting. Each year, the trainers meet to discuss important issues they all face and any regulation updates that need to be shared to help ensure that all training sessions are current with related regulations. Techniques that make training sessions both interesting and relevant are also shared.
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On November 22, the Class of 2014 Northeast Public Power Association Apprentice School left the Training Facility for a field trip hosted by Hendrix Wire and Cable, Molded Products Division in Amherst, NH.
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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on November 20 reported that the Treasury Department could use "extraordinary measures" to continue federal borrowing until sometime between March and June, well past the February 7 deadline set by the agreement that ended the October government shutdown.
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In response to the growing concern over identity theft, the federal government amended the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require creditors to develop and implement an Identity Theft Prevention Program by December 31, 2010.
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Hundreds of customers come to the Middleboro G&E administrative office each week to make a payment, signup for service or just to say hello. For this year's celebration of public ownership, we set up a lobby display that helped them see the light about the newest LED light bulb.
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