On Thursday, May 15, 2014, as part of the Engineering and
Operations Conference, NEPPA will host an engineering roundtable. Steve Collier
from Milsoft Utility Solutions will present on Integrated Metering, Outage
Management SCADA, & other Technologies in Today’s Public Power Market. After
the presentation, a roundtable on current issues in power engineering will be
conducted.
This highly collaborative
session is considered a must-attend for staff and contract power engineers! To sign up or for more information, please click here!
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
 It is April and no matter what the weather says, it is spring! Spring usually leads to rebirth and change and NEPPA is not immune to change. NEPPA is about to launch our newest member service, which will greatly aid all of us with some of today’s emerging issues.
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AROUND NEW ENGLAND
"I am very pleased to make this announcement," said VPPSA General Manager David Mullett. "In his four-plus years with us, Greg has worked effectively with VPPSA staff, VPPSA’s twelve municipal member systems and a number of other entities toward securing and integrating a stable and long-term portfolio of power supply and market products.
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After 26 years of employment here in the Town of Ipswich, Mr. Tim Henry has officially retired from the Ipswich Utilities Department.
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ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS
March Madness has nothing over the Northeast Public Power Associations legislative efforts when it comes to fast-paced, high-scoring and prominent presentations crammed into a three-day period!
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Washington, D.C., January 29, 2014 – Today the American Public Power Association (APPA) Board of Directors appointed Sue Kelly as the organization’s new President and CEO to succeed Mark Crisson effective April 1.
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There were 34 attendees representing 18 municipal utilities across Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. With such a good response, it was decided to break everyone into four smaller groups to foster dialogue among the topics covered.
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In the 2013 April edition of our e-newsline we began doing a feature on the Utilities and Affiliate Member’s that have generously donated to the NEPPA Training Center or has had a part in NEPPA’s move. This month we will recognize Hendrix Wire & Cable, Inc.
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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, Mass., Training Center and other remote training sessions.
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NEPPA welcomes TWI as a new Corporate Member! TWI handles electronic billing, payment processing, and customer communication solutions for utilities. Burke and Foskett, LLC, became a Corporate Member of NEPPA on Tuesday, February 11, 2014! Burke and Foskett, LLC, is a law firm. NEPPA also welcomes RBG Inc. as a new Associate Member! RBG Inc handles sales and service of hydraulic equipment, bucket trucks, and cranes. SpryPoint became a Corporate Member of NEPPA on Monday, March 24, 2014! SpryPoint is a work order software and consulting service.
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CALENDAR
This year’s E & O conference is scheduled to take place at the Holiday Inn in Boxboro, Mass., on May 14 and 15. We encourage General Foremen, lineworkers and General Managers to attend this annual event that brings together the latest in products and technology for our municipal membership.
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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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NEPPA will offer the Public Utility Management Program April 23-25, at the Water’s Edge Resort in Westbrook, Conn. The spring curriculum will include sessions on operations basics, an industry overview, evaluating your public communications, understanding and interacting with your Board, strategic and succession planning, human resources & human resources handbooks, and understanding and managing group dynamics.
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The Customer Service Committee is pleased to announce that this year's Customer Service Conference will be held at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, Mass., on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING UPDATE
The General Foreman’s Roundtable held on March 19, 2014, at the NEPPA Training Center in Littleton, Massachusetts, started off with an in-depth presentation by Mass DOT representatives that covered Work Zone Safety requirements.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
On March 21, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a temporary No-Action Letter that effectively implements the changes sought by the "Public Power Risk Management Act."
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THE LEARNING CORNER
Everyone knows this has been a long, cold winter, and for many this is more than just an inconvenience. Higher numbers of our customers are having a hard time paying their heating and/or utility bills.
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