Since the Rees Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2003, it has awarded approximately $440,000 in scholarships to more than 250 deserving students and instructors. 

As with the NATE certification exams, these two new certificate exams were developed by the NATE technical committee, comprised of experts from various industry sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, education and training, and contractors. 

Warwick, Rhode Island, mayor Scott Avedisian and councilman Joseph Gallucci recently visited AquaMotion Inc. to congratulate Hans Kuster, owner and president of AquaMotion, for bringing innovation, industry, and employment to the city of Warwick.

At www.achrnews.com, The NEWS’ Extra Edition page is home to hundreds of online-exclusive service and maintenance, technical, and business management articles. Here are some of the best.

Jupiter-Tequesta Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric Inc. names new installation manager; more HVAC residential contractor news briefs.

Comprehensive Energy Services Inc. names Dennis Sipe plumbing trade manager; more HVAC commercial contractor news briefs.

Fuji Electric Co.’s European subsidiary, Fuji Electric Europe GmbH, completed an agreement to acquire 70 percent of the shares of N2telligence; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.

2J Supply Co. named Chris Mays sales manager. He previously worked for Emerson Climate Technologies Inc.

Jensen Sales & Marketing will represent AquaMotion Inc. in Utah, Idaho, and Montana.

AMCA announces addition of sand louvers to its certified ratings program; DOE announces $18 million in funding for solar energy storage solutions; more HVAC organization news briefs.