Responsible Lead Battery Recycling: Growth Through...
As demand for energy storage surges, North American battery manufacturers and recyclers are expanding in responsible ways.
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August 19, 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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New Study Confirms Lead Batteries Are America’s...
The Battery Council International (BCI), North America’s leading trade association for the energy storage industry and a global...
Press Release
August 6, 2026
Battery Council International Welcomes Action to...
Battery Council International (BCI) strongly supports the Presidential Determination signed by President Donald Trump on July 30,...
Press Release
July 31, 2026
Powered by People – Gopher Resource’s Ray...
Ask Ray Krantz what he does for a living, and he’ll tell you he manages the loop. As Director of Business Development at Gopher...
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July 2, 2026
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
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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June 4, 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.
Lead Batteries Remain Most Recycled Product in America
BCI’s 2026 U.S. Recycling Rate Study confirms that the U.S. lead battery industry continues its outstanding history with a recycling rate of 98% — the highest of any consumer product in the U.S. Lead batteries maintain a long-term rate of 99% are the gold standard in how to create a highly successful, closed-loop, domestic circular economy.
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Energy storage is going through a period of significant innovation and evolution. The team at BCI is helping the industry manage through those changes by providing industry forums and market data in a way that benefits all member companies.