Battery Council International

🚨Breaking news! U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) just announced $125 million in funding for two Energy Innovation Hub teams to accelerate next generation #battery technologies. Argonne National Laboratory and Stanford University will lead these research teams in studying the impact of the decarbonization of transportation and incorporation of clean #energy into the electricity grid. BCI strongly supports DOE’s continuing investments in clean energy research and #innovation! https://lnkd.in/d7kHgtD6.

BCI has officially launched its first-ever scholarship program! 🎓⚡In celebration of BCI’s 100th anniversary, we're investing in the future of #energy storage. The BCI Foundation is offering TWO $5,000 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year: 1️⃣ BCI Battery Chemistry and STEM Scholarship 2️⃣ BCI Community Scholarship Are you studying electrochemistry, STEM, or a related field? Are you connected to a BCI member company? Don't miss this opportunity! 🔗 Apply by March 31, 2025: https://lnkd.in/e6vMbw2M Together, let's power the next generation of battery industry leaders. #BCIFoundation #BatteryIndustryScholarship #STEM https://lnkd.in/e_3HZkb2

💰 The bottom line on battery-powered forklifts: CARB estimates savings of $30,000 per lift truck when transitioning from IC to zero-emission. 💸 Reduced fuel costs ⚙️ Lower maintenance expenses 🌳 Improved ESG performance Are you ready to electrify your fleet? #CostSavings #ElectricForklifts Read BCI’s NEW brief: https://lnkd.in/ep6YqbZB

This #LaborDay, we thank the hardworking individuals in the #battery industry!👏👏👏 From 🔬 researchers to 🏬 manufacturers to 🔋suppliers to 🚚 distributors to ♻️ recyclers and more, your efforts are powering a cleaner, more efficient future. Thank you for your dedication! #BatteryIndustry

📰 BCI Insights August: Wow August flew by! BCI... ✅ Was proud to announce the formation of the BCI Foundation ✅ Attended the opening of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Grid Storage Launchpad ✅ Sponsored the 2024 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Storage Grand Challenge Summit ✅ Launched our BCI SmartBrief on Batteries newsletter and more! Check out the full newsletter and stay in the loop on #battery industry news, BCI initiatives, and 👍subscribe to the #BCIInsights newsletter today! ⬇️

Congratulations to BCI member Stryten Energy on the grand opening of their new expanded, state-of-the-art #battery testing lab in Georgia! BCI President & Executive Director Roger Miksad attended the ribbon-cutting celebration and toured the new headquarters. Also in attendance? Staff members from the Office of U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, Senator Raphael Warnock, Richard McCormick, MD, MBA, Rep. Andrew Clyde, and local community leaders. Congrats again to Mike Judd and the Stryten team!

Lead vs. Lithium-Ion: Choosing the right battery for your forklift fleet. #BatteryTechnology #Forklifts Lead batteries: ✅ Lower upfront cost ✅ 99% recycling rate ✅ Proven safety Lithium-Ion batteries: ✅ Faster charging ✅ Higher energy density ✅ Ideal for 24/7 operations

📣 Calling all BCI Members: Join us for the 2024 Committee Week in Baltimore October 14-16! Battery Council International's exclusive leadership retreat is approaching! The annual Committee Week will be held from October 14-16 at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor. This gathering is a key opportunity to discuss the association's priorities for the upcoming year across various work areas. Please note that this event is exclusively for BCI Members. To learn more about how to participate, check out the event details ⬇️ and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/edyHbUZd Don't miss out on this chance to engage with fellow members and contribute to shaping the future of Battery Council International! 🚀 #BCIMembers #CommitteeWeek #LeadershipRetreat

Check out East Penn Manufacturing Co.'s innovative approach to U.S. Department of Labor OSHA's Safe and Sound Week 2024! East Penn employees were invited to participate in a trivia contest, they also highlighted ongoing #health and #safety projects throughout the week! Kudos to East Penn for prioritizing worker safety and health and going above and beyond to celebrate #SafeAndSoundAtWork 👏 #Safety365 #WorkplaceSafety. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/es2Y7TH6

BCI is a proud partner of all U.S. national labs, and is excited for the upcoming LDES National Consortium Annual Workshop in September sponsored by our friends at Sandia National Laboratories! Long duration #energy storage is critical to the future of our energy grid, and we're proud of our members and public-sector partners working in this important area. More info on the #LDES Consortium and the workshop is available here. https://lnkd.in/dXbE3v8E