Battery Council International

📰 November 2024 BCI Insights! 🌟 BCI is gearing up for 2025! This month, the BCI Board mapped out key priorities in DC, celebrated Susan Bernard’s promotion to VP of Government Relations & Sustainability, and highlighted our industry’s 99% recycling rate for lead batteries on #AmericaRecyclesDay! We also toured C&D Technologies Trojan Battery Company and Ecobat as a part of our #EssentialEnergyTour series. Don’t miss the chance to sponsor and exhibit at the #BCI2025 Convention, May 4-7—register now and save 15%! Plus, submit your nominations for the Distinguished Service Award (by Dec 15), and get your Innovation & Amplify Awards entries in by Jan 31. 👉 Read the full newsletter ⬇️

🎉Congratulations to Susan Bernard!🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Susan Bernard has been promoted to Vice President of Government Relations & Sustainability at Battery Council International! Susan's dedication, hard work, and innovative leadership have been instrumental in shaping our efforts at BCI. Please join us in celebrating Susan's well-deserved achievement! 👏👏👏 #PeoplePower

We want to thank our incredible BCI board members who met in Washington DC this week to discuss BCI priorities, highlight industry updates, and chart our course for 2025! A special thank you to BCI Board Chair Chris Pruitt and BCI President & Executive Director Roger Miksad for leading and facilitating the discussion. We appreciate your continued commitment and collaboration in driving our industry forward!

🚀 Call for Entries: 2025 BCI Innovation Award ➡️ Is your company pushing the boundaries of battery technology? BCI invites submissions for our prestigious #InnovationAward, celebrating breakthrough developments in: 🔋 SLI and low-voltage applications 💡 Motive power solutions ⚡ Stationary storage systems 🌱 Renewable energy support All entries will be showcased at the #BCI2025 Convention + Power Mart Expo in #SanAntonio (May 4-7, 2025). This is your chance to highlight your team's achievements in sustainability, safety, cost, performance, and value. 📽️ Submit a 90-second video presentation 📅 Deadline: January 31, 2025 Ready to showcase your innovation? Submit your entry today. https://lnkd.in/esKxxneu

Our #EssentialEnergyTour continues, showcasing the sustainability leadership of Ecobat! Ecobat is one of the world's largest recyclers of lead-acid batteries, with a 100-year history of transforming end-of-life batteries into new resources. They are also expanding into lithium-ion battery recycling to address the growing diversity of battery chemistries. 💪 1,544 employees globally 🏢 11 smelting facilities ♻️ 3 lithium-ion recycling facilities 🔋 Annually recycles 840,000 tons of lead from 11M+ batteries at their Ecobat Resources California facility 🫧 $50M invested in state-of-the-art pollution controls at this CA site Ecobat's commitment to sustainability and circularity is helping build a more resilient, low-carbon economy. Read more about their #EssentialEnergy leadership: https://lnkd.in/eNTb_cHn

♻️ This #AmericaRecyclesDay, BCI celebrates our industry's remarkable sustainability achievement: a 99% recycling rate, making lead batteries America's most recycled consumer product. 📝 Our NEW article highlights how the battery industry has created a model for circular manufacturing, keeping 160 million batteries out of landfills annually while contributing $33 billion to the U.S. economy. Discover how our industry is setting the gold standard for ♻️ recycling and 🪴 sustainability: https://lnkd.in/eqi6BuRM

Launch Your Career in Energy Storage! Looking to power up your future? BCI member companies are offering exciting internship opportunities across the #BatteryIndustry. Internships provide an invaluable opportunity for students to: 🌐 Network with industry professionals 🔋 Develop cutting-edge technical skills ⚡ Gain hands-on experience with leading energy storage companies Join industry leaders like Clarios, C&D Technologies + Trojan Battery Company, East Penn Manufacturing Co., EnerSys, Hollingsworth & Vose, Stryten Energy, and many more who are investing in the next generation of energy storage professionals! Ready to energize your career path and invest in #CareerGrowth? Explore #internships with BCI member companies today! https://lnkd.in/eZ-T8Zcg

🔋 Make your mark on the future of batteries and sponsor + exhibit at #BCI2025! 🚀 Join us from May 4-7 in #SanAntonio, Texas, where the next chapter of #BatteryInnovation unfolds! Why Exhibit or Sponsor? ✅ Gain visibility in a crowded marketplace ✅ Network with industry leaders, national lab scientists, technical experts ✅ Showcase your brand at the longest-running battery trade show in the U.S. As we celebrate BCI's 100-year legacy, this convention promises unique sponsorship opportunities tailored to your marketing needs. Whether you're a seasoned exhibitor or a first-timer, we’ve got flexible options to ensure your participation is seamless and rewarding. #Sponsor #Exhibitor Learn more and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eUTyxK3r

Our #EssentialEnergyTour continues, showcasing C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company! 🔋 5+ million batteries sold worldwide annually 💪 3,000 employees across 7 global locations 🔬 2 advanced R&D centers ♻️ 105M+ lbs of batteries recycled in 2023 With 200+ years of combined operating history, C&D Trojan demonstrates excellence in sustainable energy storage solutions. C&D Trojan exemplifies how U.S. manufacturing drives innovation while prioritizing environmental #sustainability stewardship. Read their full #EssentialEnergy article here: https://lnkd.in/enZDBeAa

Thank you to Thys Jordan and all our friends at Ecobat for hosting BCI at their City of Industry, CA facility. Jeff Reeves, our Vice President of Marketing and Communications, witnessed the many ways Ecobat is working hard to protect its workers and the environment through responsible recycling practices that process over 11 million batteries at this location every year. Thank you to the entire Ecobat team for being so gracious with your time!