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Results of New Study Are In: U.S. Lead Battery Industry Makes Nearly $33 Billion Economic Impact,...

New study shows high-paying manufacturing jobs in the U.S. lead battery industry and nearly $33 billion in...

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March 28, 2023

New Study: U.S. Lead Battery Industry Makes Nearly $33 Billion Economic Contribution

A new study commissioned by BCI reveals the U.S. lead battery industry makes an annual $32.9 billion economic...

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March 27, 2023

News from Battery Council International on Formation of New Flow Batteries Group

With the Growing Need for Renewable Energy, and a Decarbonized and Stable Grid, the BCI Flow Battery Industry...

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March 22, 2023

National Agriculture Day
National AG Day is March 21; 50th Anniversary is “Ripe” Time to Celebrate Agriculture and Lead...

March 21st is National Ag Day across the U.S. It’s a day to recognize – and celebrate – the...

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March 20, 2023

Global Recycling Day
Sixth Annual Global Recycling Day is March 18: Lead Battery Industry is “Recycling Hero”

Global Recycling Day is a time for us to pay tribute to all of the Recycling Heroes (and Heroines) around the...

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March 16, 2023

Rep. Daniel Meuser Introduces USA Batteries Act to Eliminate Tax on Materials Essential to U.S....

Representative Meuser introduced the USA Batteries Act, legislation that would eliminate taxes on lead oxide,...

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March 15, 2023

Essential Energy Tour Stop #3: Minnesota-Based Gopher Resource Excels in Sustainable Recycling

Our next stop on the Essential Energy Tour is at Minnesota-based, Gopher Resource, who sustainably recycles...

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March 2, 2023

In the Fight Against Climate Change, Household Batteries Could Hold the Key

John Barton, CEO of Gridtential Energy indicates how the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is...

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February 22, 2023

Logo for National Battery Day
National Battery Day is February 18: A Day to Recognize the Power Behind Our Lives

On National Battery Day we recognize the power behind our lives. As the world moves to reach low carbon...

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February 16, 2023

U.S. Battery Manufacturers Are “Leading the World to a Clean Energy Future”

Battery Council International (BCI) indicates U.S. battery manufacturers are "leading the world to a clean...

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February 8, 2023

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Dr. John Uhrie, Doe Run

With improved cooperation among stakeholders, increased research funding, and by following the circular economy example of lead batteries, the U.S. can regain domestic supply chain security and advance a low-carbon and renewable energy future.

Dr. John Uhrie, Vice President of Exploration, Research and Technical Development, The Doe Run Company