UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE

SunPower and Energy Leaders Join Forces to Power KB Home's New All Electric, Solar-and Battery-Powered Microgrid Communities

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

RICHMOND, Calif., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR), University of California, Irvine (UCI), Schneider Electric, and Southern California Edison (SCE) announced their partnership with KB Home (NYSE: KBH), as the strategy, research, technology, and energy providers for the homebuilder's newly launched Energy-Smart Connected Communities in Menifee, California. More than 200 state-of-the-art, all electric homes will be solar powered, equipped with individual battery storage and connected to a microgrid powered by a large, shared community battery. These power-outage resistant communities are the first of their kind in the state and are designed to offer a blueprint for sustainable and resilient new home development of the future.

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  • KB Home, SunPower and UCI joined forces to reimagine what a new home community could look like if built to reduce carbon emissions, cut energy costs, and provide new ways of producing reliable and resilient energy.
  • "SunPower and KB Home have a long-standing history of leading the new home industry with energy innovation and sustainability," said Matt Brost, Vice President of Sales, New Homes, at SunPower.
  • It will oversee the project partners, provide energy services and technology, and ensure the home energy systems support the microgrid operations.
  • SUNPOWER, the SUNPOWER logo, SUNPOWER EQUINOX and SUNVAULT are registered trademarks of SunPower Corporation in the U.S.
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CHOC and UCI Health Join New NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence Network, Committed to Improving Access and Care for Rare Disease Patients

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Friday, November 5, 2021

Dr. Kimonis is one of several UCI faculty members who provide genetics services at UCI, CHOC and Miller Children's and Women's Hospital Long Beach.

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  • Dr. Kimonis is one of several UCI faculty members who provide genetics services at UCI, CHOC and Miller Children's and Women's Hospital Long Beach.
  • Dr. Kimonis believes that UCI's strength in research has the potential to advance translational breakthroughs in several rare diseases.
  • In establishing the Centers of Excellence program, NORD selected clinical centers across the U.S. that provide exceptional rare disease care and have demonstrated a deep commitment to serving rare disease patients and their families using a comprehensive, state-of-the-art approach.
  • For more information on the NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence program and the full list of centers, visit the program website .

Zero Emission Industries Awarded $2 Million CEC Grant To Create a First-Of-Its-Kind Hydrogen Fuel Cell Boating Vessel

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Zero Emission Industries (ZEI), formerly Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine is a groundbreaking Bay area startup focused on hydrogen technology.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Zero Emission Industries (ZEI), formerly Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine is a groundbreaking Bay area startup focused on hydrogen technology.
  • The company announced today that it was awarded a $2 million grant by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to design, build and test a first-of-its-kind hydrogen fuel cell powered small-fast harbor craft.
  • ZEI is best known for the Water-Go-Round ferry (now renamed by the vessel owner the Sea Change), the first commercial hydrogen fuel cell vessel in the United States.
  • "\nThe project includes the development and integration of the most powerful operationally diverse zero emission powertrain in maritime history.

UCI kicks off largest philanthropic campaign in Orange County history

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Saturday, October 5, 2019
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiming to bolster scientific research, healthcare, student scholarships and cultural endeavors, the University of California, Irvine has publicly launched a $2 billion fundraising drive, the largest philanthropic effort in Orange County history.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiming to bolster scientific research, healthcare, student scholarships and cultural endeavors, the University of California, Irvine has publicly launched a $2 billion fundraising drive, the largest philanthropic effort in Orange County history.
  • Brilliant Future: The Campaign for UCI seeks to spur groundbreaking discoveries and transform the campus through private donations.
  • It also strives to increase engagement with UCI's alumni community by establishing connections with at least 75,000 former students by 2024.
  • "We're excited to lead an effort that will have a transformative effect on the UCI campus, the region and, in fact, the world," Sheila Peterson said.

UCI Health names Chad T. Lefteris chief operating officer

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
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ORANGE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Chad T. Lefteris, an executive with deep experience in integrated and academic health systems, was named chief operating officer for UCI Health, the patient-care organization of the University of California, Irvine.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Chad T. Lefteris, an executive with deep experience in integrated and academic health systems, was named chief operating officer for UCI Health, the patient-care organization of the University of California, Irvine.
  • He will join UCI Health on Dec. 17, 2018, reporting to Richard J. Gannotta, Chief Executive Officer, UCI Health System.
  • "UCI Health plays a critical role in the sixth most-populous county in the United States," said Lefteris.
  • Patients can access UCI Health at primary and specialty care offices across Orange County and at its main campus, UCI Medical Center in Orange, California.

New school of thought

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
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Next Tuesday, the state's first building entirely devoted to active learning will open at the University of California, Irvine.

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  • Next Tuesday, the state's first building entirely devoted to active learning will open at the University of California, Irvine.
  • The Anteater Learning Pavilion adds much-needed classroom space to the fast-growing campus and is wired for 21st-century education.
  • "The heart of everything that UCI does is to help all our students learn and flourish," said Chancellor Howard Gillman.
  • In 15 smart classrooms and auditoriums, old-school audiovisual equipment has been replaced by sleek computer screens on every wall and desk.

UCI ranked highest-ever 7th among public universities by U.S. News & World Report

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Monday, September 10, 2018
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UCI also placed 33rd among all American universities public and private marking its highest-ever performance in both categories since the magazine began reviewing colleges in 1983.

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  • UCI also placed 33rd among all American universities public and private marking its highest-ever performance in both categories since the magazine began reviewing colleges in 1983.
  • "We are delighted that UCI has once again been recognized as one of the premier universities in the nation," said Chancellor Howard Gillman.
  • The annual U.S. News report is one of the most influential in the country.
  • About the University of California, Irvine: Founded in 1965, UCI is the youngest member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.

UCI is ranked third among nation's best-value colleges by Money

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Monday, August 13, 2018
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"We are delighted that UCI has once again been recognized as one of the finest public universities in the U.S.," said Chancellor Howard Gillman.

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  • "We are delighted that UCI has once again been recognized as one of the finest public universities in the U.S.," said Chancellor Howard Gillman.
  • And according to the survey, UCI graduates' median debt load is $17,000, with early-career earnings of $54,900 per year.
  • The Money recognition is the latest in a series putting UCI in the top tier of U.S. universities for affordability and excellence.
  • Money also included UCI in its 2017 list of " The 25 Best Public Colleges for Big Paychecks ."

UCI, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics announce strategic collaboration

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
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IRVINE, Calif., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a global leader in the clinical diagnostics industry, has embarked on a strategic collaboration with the University of California, Irvine one of the first targeted academic partnershipsthe company envisions around the globe.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a global leader in the clinical diagnostics industry, has embarked on a strategic collaboration with the University of California, Irvine one of the first targeted academic partnershipsthe company envisions around the globe.
  • Beckman Coulter Diagnostics will access UCI research in innovativediagnostic platforms, life sciences applications, devices, and data analytics to further its mission of advancing healthcare.UCI faculty, students and entrepreneurs will benefit from Beckman Coulter Diagnostics' expertise in accelerating the commercialization of technology and other world-class UCI breakthroughs.
  • "We are honored that Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has selected UCI as a strategic innovation partner," said Richard Sudek, Ph.D., chief innovation officer and executive director at UCI Applied Innovation.
  • About Beckman Coulter Diagnostics: Beckman Coulter Diagnostics helps healthcare and laboratory professionals provide better patient care by delivering the accurate diagnostic information they need, when they need it.

UCI sustainability efforts earn rare STARS platinum rating

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
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"This represents an important environmental stewardship milestone for the University of California and reflects the collaborative efforts of many engaged and committed people across the UCI campus."

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  • "This represents an important environmental stewardship milestone for the University of California and reflects the collaborative efforts of many engaged and committed people across the UCI campus."
  • Among other achievements, UCI boasts the following:
    In 2017-18, it became the first university to convert its buses to an all-electric fleet .
  • "STARS was developed to provide high standards for recognizing campus sustainability efforts," said Meghan Fay Zahniser, executive director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, which oversees the rating system.
  • The STARS rating isn't the only feather in UCI's sustainability cap.