Battery Council International
Formation1924 (1924)
TypeTrade Association
Legal status501(c)(6) nonprofit organization
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Location
  • United States
Membership
130+ companies
Websitewww.batterycouncil.org


Battery Council International (BCI) is a trade association of manufacturers, recyclers, distributors, and retailers of original-equipment and after-market automobile batteries and other batteries. Founded in 1924, BCI has its headquarters in Washington, D.C., USA.

BCI focuses its efforts on batteries used for the following applications:

  • SLI and low-voltage applications in vehicles, marine, and power sports equipment
  • Motive power in non-road-going vehicles and industrial and material handling equipment
  • Stationary storage, local backup power, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) applications
  • Renewable energy support, EV fast charge support, and grid regulation services

It promotes the recycling of lead batteries, and claims that 99% of all lead batteries are eventually recycled.[1]

The trade association provides industry standards for testing, dimensions, and sizes of lead batteries worth over $14 billion in the North American market each year (as of 2021).[2] The trade association provides models for legislation to encourage the recycling and safe handling of automotive lead battery products.[3]

It also organizes regular conferences and meetings.[4]

In August 2017, Battery Council International launched Essential Energy Everyday to increase awareness about the importance of lead batteries as a key resource for sustainable, essential, reliable, and safe energy sources and storage.

References

  1. ↑ "New Study Confirms U.S.' Most Recycled Consumer Product - Lead Batteries - Maintains Remarkable Milestone: 99% Recycling Rate". Battery Council International. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  2. ↑ "Economic Contribution of the U.S. Lead Battery Industry". Battery Council International. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  3. ↑ "State Recycling Laws". Battery Council International. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  4. ↑ "Events Archive". Battery Council International. Retrieved 2023-10-05.


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