Upcoming Events
Substation Training Series – Switching & Tagging, Personal Protective Grounding, Battery Systems
The substation training series is designed to provide participants with in-depth instruction on substation-related topics and is tailored to the specific equipment of the attendee’s utilities, where possible.
The course curriculum has been developed by Pam Tompkins and Scott Young with SET Solutions, LLC. Pam is the President and CEO of SET Solutions, and is a 37-year veteran of the electric utility industry. Scott has over 36 years of electrical substation experience and is a published substation safety author.
September 12, 2023 8:30 am — September 13, 2023 4:00 pm
ARP Executive Committee
Board of Directors
APPA Business & Financial Conference
September 17, 2023 — September 20, 2023
Protective Relaying Lab – This Class is Full – Registration Closed
September 18, 2023 8:30 am — September 22, 2023 4:00 pm
AMETEK JEMStar II Training
September 20, 2023
Foreman Academy Certification – Track 3
This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).
Teleconference Option Available
September 25, 2023 8:30 am — September 28, 2023 4:00 pm
APPA Legal & Regulatory Conference
October 15, 2023 — October 18, 2023
Lineman’s Roundtable
October 17, 2023
ARP Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Transportation Fleet Roundtable
November 7, 2023
APPA Customer Connections Conference
November 12, 2023 — November 15, 2023
ARP Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Substation Roundtable – Beaches Energy Services
The Substation Roundtable provides a forum for substation related crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The event is open to all levels of utility substation crew personnel.
Dates: Thursday, November 30, 2023 – 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 1, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. – noon.
(Breakfast snacks provided; lunch provided on Thursday)
Hotel and parking details will be provided closer to the event date.
November 30, 2023 9:00 am — December 1, 2023 4:00 pm
Finance Committee
ARP Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Certified Power Supervisor (CPSv) – Postponed until 2024 – More details to come
TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.
March 1, 2024