Northeast Public Power Association
100 Medway Road, Suite 201
Milford, MA 01757
Tel (508) 482-5906, Fax (508) 482-0932



With over 400 acres of pristine beauty, Ocean Edge Resort is an ideal setting for this year's conference. Perched overlooking Cape Cod Bay, this exquisite natural setting has privacy, tranquility and fabulous ocean views.
The conference will feature an outstanding speakers’ program, meals and social activities, all taking place in a quaint and historic Cape Cod community.
This event offers opportunities to speak with other utility officials, service providers and experts in the industry - all in a relaxing atmosphere conducive to casual networking
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To print out a complete brochure including registration form, click here.

Preliminary Program Highlights and Events
Sunday, September 20
Registration and reception

Monday, September 21
America’s Future in the Global Economy
John Doggett, Senior Lecturer
McCombs School of Business
University of Texas at Austin


Massachusetts’ Energy Future
Ian A. Bowles, Secretary
Executive Office of Energy and
Environmental Affairs
Commonwealth of Masschusetts

 Smart Grid and the Utility of the Future 
Marcy Reed, Sr. Vice President, Public Affairs National Grid

Afternoon Program
Commissioners’ Roundtable
Evaluating Managers’ Performance
led by Steven Nissenfeld, Ph.D.
SMN Associates, LLC

Managers’ Roundtable
Management Skills for the 21st Century
led by John Doggett

Joint Board/Member Meeting
o Election of Officers
o Committee Reports
o Preliminary 2010 Budget
o Discussion of Regional Issues

Evening
Reception and Banquet

Tuesday, September 22
Ethical Fitness for Public Officials
Alan Goodman, Institute for Global Ethics

Report from Washington
Deborah Sliz, CEO, Morgan Meguire, LLC

Tilting at Windmills: The Battle to Build Cape Wind
Wendy Williams, Author
Cape Wind: Money, Celebrity, Class, Politics and the the Battle for Our Energy Future

The Challenge and Promise of Off-Shore
Wind Power

Jim Gordon, President, Cape Wind Associates

Evening
Reception and Dinner
Beach Fires

The conference will adjourn on Wednesday morning, September 23, following breakfast and a preview of the 2010 conference scheduled for Providence, Rhode Island.


Conference Fees Until Aug 20
Member and Corporate Members :$550
NEPPA Associate Member: $ 600
Non-members: $ 675
Guests and children over 18: $175
Children (ages 12 to 17): $ 75
Children (ages 1 to 11): $25

TO PRINT OUT A GOLF INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORM, CLICK HERE.

 


HOTEL INFORMATION

Hotel reservations must be made directly with the Ocean Edge Resort, 800-343-6074, by August 20. Hotel cancellations are the responsibility of the individual and must comply with hotel policies.

When registering with the hotel, guests will be given a choice of an oversized hotel guest room on the Bay side adjacent to the historic mansion and a short walk to the beach or...
...a one bedroom villa with living and dining areas, kitchen, washer and dryer. These units are located near the golf course and are a short shuttle ride away from the mansion, downtown, and a bike trail.