The APPA 2014 Legislative Rally will be held March 10-12, 2014, at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C. Public power professionals who want to get involved and advocate on behalf of their community and the industry should plan to attend. Go here for details.
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Northeast Public Power Association is excited to announce our new website! We will be releasing the new website on Monday, January 27, so keep an eye out!
Thank you to Courtney Crouse and Jerry Chan for working so hard on this project all last year!
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
 Like all of you, NEPPA has been busy making plans and setting goals for 2014. After two very active years of change, 2014 will be one of examining the changes and planning the long-term paths as a result of all the changes.
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AROUND NEW ENGLAND
The Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department is encouraging customers to learn all they can about natural gas, especially now, when the home heating season is in full swing.
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ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS
In the 2013 April edition of our e-newsline we began a feature on the utilities and affiliate members that have generously donated to the NEPPA Training Center or have had a part in NEPPA’s move. This month, we will recognize Century Bank.
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NEPPA welcomes Colleen Del Signore as our new Member Services Associate! Colleen started with us in December of this year, and will be the voice you hear as a first point of contact.
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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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NEPPA welcomes SPIDA Software, who joined as a new associate member on December 18, 2013! SPIDA Software provides innovative solutions that streamline utility engineering and business processes by creating products crucial to the future of the electric industry. SPIDA products advance the industry and evolve with ever-changing regulations and challenges. Wartsila North America, Inc. became an associate member of NEPPA on December 4, 2013. Their company is the fourth-largest supplier of gas and liquid fired power plants in the world with a total installed capacity of 53 GW.
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On December 16, 2013, Norwalk’s Third Taxing District made the final switch over to the new Fitch 47R Substation.
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CALENDAR
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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If you have responsibility for extending credit or collection activities at your utility, you will want to attend this Roundtable discussion on March 4, 2014, being held at the NEPPA Training Center in Littleton, MA.
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16 Days
January 21 - 24
March 25 - 28
September 30 - October 3
December 16 - 19
This one-year program builds on the knowledge and skills lineworkers already possess. Students are awarded a certificate in Advanced Lineworker Skills. Click here to learn more.
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16 Days
February 11 - 14
May 6 - 9
September 16 - 19
December 9 - 12
This program will combine classroom instruction with hands-on, practical applications in the field. The class will be held at the NEPPA Training Center in Littleton, MA and in our new substation training area. Click here to learn more.
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4 Days
February 10
March 3
April 7
May 19
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.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING UPDATE
On December 6, 2013, the NEPPA Apprentice Lineworker School graduated a class of 12 young line workers.
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2013 began with an ambitious plan to offer as many training programs as could be logistically completed. Dates and minimum attendance numbers were decided upon and sign-ups began.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
On Dec. 18, the Senate voted 64-36 to approve the House-passed "Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013" (H.J. Res 59), sending the measure to the President for signature. The two-year budget forged by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) provides modest sequestration relief and reduces the federal deficit by $85 billion over 10 years.
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