Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries
Stored: Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy |
| Top Organization | Department of Energy |
| Creation Legislation | None |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | The Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries coordinates federal efforts to secure a robust, domestic supply chain for advanced batteries, focusing on lithium-based technologies. It aims to accelerate development and manufacturing to enhance energy security, support electric vehicles, and strengthen the U.S. battery industry. |
| Program Start | 2020 |
| Initial Funding | Not publicly specified |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
The Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries (FCAB) is a Department of Energy initiative launched in September 2020 to unite federal agencies in building a secure, domestic advanced battery ecosystem, emphasizing lithium-ion technologies critical for electric vehicles (EVs) and grid storage. Led by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), FCAB aligns efforts across the Departments of Defense, Commerce, and State to address supply chain vulnerabilities—highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic—and counter reliance on foreign imports, notably from China.[1] Part of the Energy Storage Grand Challenge, it has produced tools like the 2022 Pre-Application Battery Test Manual to standardize testing and foster innovation.
Goals
- Establish a sustainable domestic supply chain for advanced batteries by 2030.
- Enhance U.S. R&D and manufacturing competitiveness in lithium battery technologies.
- Support national security and clean energy goals through interagency coordination.[2]
Organization
The Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries is managed by EERE’s Advanced Manufacturing Office, with leadership from the Departments of Energy, Defense, Commerce, and State forming a Steering Committee. The Program Manager, a role within EERE, oversees coordination, though no single named leader is publicized.[3] Funding integrates contributions from these agencies, supporting R&D, test manuals, and supply chain initiatives, with execution involving national labs like Argonne and industry partners.
Partners
History
FCAB was established on September 9, 2020, amid growing concerns over U.S. dependence on foreign battery supply chains, spurred by the Energy Storage Grand Challenge Roadmap released earlier that year.[4] It responded to global competition, particularly
- ↑ "FCAB Launch". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/eere/articles/energy-department-and-other-federal-agencies-launch-federal-consortium-advanced.
- ↑ "FCAB Overview". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/eere/federal-consortium-advanced-batteries-fcab.
- ↑ "FCAB Launch". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/eere/articles/energy-department-and-other-federal-agencies-launch-federal-consortium-advanced.
- ↑ "FCAB Launch". Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/eere/articles/energy-department-and-other-federal-agencies-launch-federal-consortium-advanced.