Batteries Put the Power in Our Lives

In 2024, Battery Council International (BCI) celebrated its 100-year anniversary as the leading trade association of the North American battery industry. Our passion is educating people on the critical role of batteries in powering our daily lives – and unlocking the tremendous potential of energy storage, especially for achieving a lower carbon future. Above all, our members are committed to safe, responsible battery manufacturing and sustaining the world’s most successful circular economy.

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News & Perspectives

Stryten Energy Receives 2025 BCI Amplify Award for...

Stryten Energy has won the 2025 BCI Amplify Award for Product Marketing for its innovative video campaign  promoting Enhanced...

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May 6, 2025

East Penn Manufacturing wins 2025 BCI Amplify Award...

East Penn Manufacturing has won the 2025 BCI Amplify Award for Industry Leadership for its innovative “Mission Possible” video...

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May 6, 2025

PNNL’s Grid Storage Launchpad honored with 2025 BCI...

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has been awarded the 2025 BCI Innovation Award by Battery Council International (BCI)...

Press Release
May 5, 2025

America’s battery industry: Building our energy...

Battery Council International (BCI) has issued an open letter to President Trump, reaffirming its commitment to a strong...

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April 29, 2025

BCI honors Pruitt, Shaffer with its 2025 Distinguished...

Battery Council International (BCI) is pleased to announce that Chris Pruitt, the President and CEO of East Penn Manufacturing Co.,...

Press Release
April 29, 2025

Battery Council International Announces Stryten’s...

Battery Council International (BCI) has announced new executive leadership appointments with Mike Judd, Chief Executive Officer and...

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April 28, 2025

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U.S.’ Most Recycled Consumer
Product Maintains 99% Recycling Rate

BCI’s National Recycling Rate Study confirms that the U.S. lead battery industry continues its outstanding recycling rate of 99% — the highest of any consumer product in the U.S. Lead batteries are the gold standard in how to create a highly successful, closed-loop, domestic circular economy.

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$10 Trillion in Domestic
Economic Output

A recent study commissioned by BCI shows the U.S. battery industry contributes $10 trillion in domestic economic output and supports over 54 million diverse American jobs that are reliant on the battery industry.

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Key Industry Initiatives

Battery innovation is a key initiative
Innovative Advanced
Lead Batteries

Lead batteries have long been a reliable, proven energy storage solution for a vast number of applications. Now, exciting research partnerships are increasing...

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Women in the Global Battery Industry logo

WGBI is an organization of professionals founded to promote and develop the growth of women in the battery industry. Join this group of dedicated women and learn how membership can accelerate your career growth.

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Harnessing solar energy for sustainability and circularity
A Model of Sustainability
and Circularity

Today’s innovative lead batteries are key to a cleaner, greener future. They’re also the most environmentally sustainable battery technology and a stellar example of a...

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U.S. battery manufacturing.
Lead Battery Facts

Advanced lead batteries are an irreplaceable link to connect, protect, transport and power our way of life. Without this essential battery technology, modern life would come to a....

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Members hear from engaging speakers at the BCI Convention.
BCI Membership: Powering Your Business

BCI members are engaged in every facet of the industry: Battery manufacturers and recyclers, marketers and retailers, suppliers of raw materials and equipment and...

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Essential application of batteries showing EV being charged

Essential Applications

Enabling EVs and Charging Stations

The electrification of the global car parc is underway and batteries are a key enabler. Lead batteries are critical to accelerating the transition, nearly every electric vehicle requires a 12V battery, which typically is a lead battery. Lead batteries are also key to creating more – and more sustainable – EV charging stations. With a 99% recycling rate, lead batteries elevate the sustainability profile of EVs and lead-battery-supported charging stations.

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Lead battery powering essential applications like wind and solar.

Essential Applications

Sustainable Energy Storage
for Renewable Energy

The energy landscape is quickly changing, propelled by the need for domestically secure cleaner, greener energy. Battery energy storage is essential for harnessing renewable energy power, including wind and solar energy storage, for commercial, residential and community-based installations. Multiple battery chemistries, including lead batteries, are pivotal in maximizing both the efficiency and sustainability of renewable energy sources.

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There's a lot of room for growth in ... lead battery chemistry ... it's something that would really make it even more competitive for things like stationary storage.

Dr. Tim Fister, Materials Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory