Datacenter expansion drives growth in North American...
BCI and commodity research firm CRU have released findings from their annual North American industrial lead battery market report...
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June 18, 2026
Batteries Put the Power in Our Lives
From vehicles to renewable energy and backup power, batteries are essential to modern life. Battery Council International (BCI) represents a sustainable, innovative industry that powers daily life, supports a strong domestic supply chain, and leads the way in energy storage, recycling, and a low-carbon future.
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Defending Critical Minerals in North America: The Case...
In 2025, the U.S. Geological Survey designated lead as a critical mineral, recognizing this battery metal’s essential role in the...
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5 Questions with Pacific Northwest National...
Meet Ed Thomsen, senior materials scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) where he leads testing for...
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May 22, 2026
BCI to provide world-class safety expertise through...
The Battery Council International (BCI), North America’s leading trade association for the energy storage industry and a global...
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May 21, 2026
BCI hosts inaugural meeting of new Sodium Battery...
Battery Council International (BCI) convened the first-ever meeting of its Sodium Battery Industry Group (SBIG) on May 5 in...
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May 20, 2026
BCI applauds Rep. Moore’s legislation to update 45X...
Battery Council International (BCI) applauds Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) for introducing legislation to update the Section 45X Advanced...
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May 14, 2026
North American Supply
Chain Footprint
Discover the facilities that power North America’s battery infrastructure. The BCI Interactive Member Map highlights the network of manufacturers, recyclers, and suppliers that form the backbone of North America’s energy storage manufacturing and recycling capabilities.
Essential Applications Powered
by Batteries
Batteries support a vast array of applications, from small-scale power storage and transportation to industrial operations and large grid-scale power systems. They are essential in powering everything from golf carts to microgrids, driving efficiency, innovation, and sustainability across industries.
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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By connecting key stakeholders at domestic manufacturers with the world-class research capabilities at our national labs and the Department of Energy, we can accelerate research timelines and commercialize new products efficiently and cost-effectively.