America’s battery future depends on a robust, diversified technology strategy. Sodium-ion is an important part of that future — an emerging battery technology built on proven electrochemistry, using abundant domestic materials, and aligned with our energy and national security needs. ABLC is the coalition making sure America leads it.
A robust American battery strategy requires more than any single technology. Sodium-ion batteries represent a distinct and compelling opportunity — an emerging technology built on decades of electrochemical research, manufacturable from domestic materials, and now reaching commercial scale for the first time. ABLC launched in 2026 to ensure that opportunity is not missed.
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Sodium — the sixth most abundant element on Earth, widely available from domestic sources
$150B+
In announced U.S. battery manufacturing investments since 2022 — a foundation to build on
2026
Year ABLC launched — at the inflection point for sodium-ion commercialization
Why It Matters
Four reasons sodium-ion is strategically essential
Sodium-ion is not a replacement for other battery technologies — it is an important addition to America’s energy innovation toolkit. Built on proven electrochemistry now reaching commercial scale, it brings distinct advantages that serve specific national needs.
Domestic Supply Chain
Sodium-ion batteries can be built almost entirely from American materials. Sodium is abundant and domestically available. Hard carbon — the anode material — can be manufactured from U.S. resources including coal, sawdust, and agricultural waste. Developing this supply chain reduces dependence on imported critical materials.
National Security
A diversified domestic battery supply chain is a defense necessity. U.S. military systems, forward operating bases, and defense platforms increasingly depend on battery storage. Sodium-ion, built from American materials and manufactured at home, strengthens that foundation.
AI Data Centers and Utilities
The United States is in a race for global AI leadership, and energy is the gating factor. Batteries — inside, outside, and as part of the grid — can help us win, and sodium-ion batteries are ideally suited for these needs.
American Manufacturing
Sodium-ion manufacturing can be built on existing battery production infrastructure, lowering the cost of standing up domestic capacity. The companies pioneering this technology today are American — and with the right policy environment, the jobs, IP, and industrial base can stay here.
What We Do
Four pillars of coalition action
ABLC operates across policy, research, communications, and industry coordination to advance domestic battery innovation and competitiveness.
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Federal Policy Advocacy
Engaging Congress and executive agencies on tax credits, permitting, procurement, and trade policy that support the full range of domestic battery innovation — including ensuring sodium-ion is recognized across key federal programs.
II
Policy Intelligence
Tracking and analyzing federal activity relevant to the battery supply chain — from Treasury guidance on IRA tax credits to DOE loan programs, procurement policy, and emerging trade measures that affect domestic producers.
III
Industry Coordination
Providing a forum for companies across the sodium-ion value chain to align on shared priorities, coordinate public positions, and engage collectively with policymakers and the press.
IV
Public Education
Building understanding among policymakers, media, and the public about sodium-ion technology, its commercial readiness, and its role in America’s broader energy and national security strategy.
Leadership
Led by Founders Policy Group
ABLC is organized and managed by Founders Policy Group, a Washington-based advisory firm specializing in federal policy strategy for technology and energy companies.
ABLC members span the sodium-ion value chain — from materials and components to cells, systems, and end-use applications.
Current Members
Member Companies
Our growing coalition represents innovators at every stage of the domestic sodium-ion supply chain.
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Coalition Leadership
Led by industry pioneers
ABLC is guided by executives who are building the domestic sodium-ion industry from the ground up.
Chair
Graeme Grant
Chief Operating Officer, Alsym Energy
Graeme Grant is the COO of Alsym Energy, a Massachusetts-based battery company developing high-performance, non-flammable battery chemistry for stationary storage and commercial transportation applications.
Vice Chair
Edward McGlone
Vice President, Peak Energy
Edward McGlone is a Vice President at Peak Energy, a sodium-ion battery company focused on grid-scale energy storage and delivering low-cost, domestically manufactured battery solutions for the U.S. market.
Membership Tiers
How to participate
ABLC offers two membership tiers designed to accommodate different levels of engagement.
Full Member
Full Membership
For companies seeking active involvement in shaping coalition strategy and federal policy positions.
Voting rights on coalition positions and priorities
Participation in all working groups and strategy sessions
Direct access to coalition policy staff and government relations activities
Recognition as a founding member during coalition launch period
Membership logo placement on ABLC website and materials
Supporter Member
Supporter Membership
For companies that want to support the U.S. sodium-ion industry without deep day-to-day engagement.
Access to coalition policy intelligence and updates
Participation in select briefings and coalition communications
Visibility into key policy developments impacting the sodium-ion ecosystem
No required time commitment — designed to be low-lift
Sodium-Ion 101
A proven technology reaching commercial scale — built for America’s needs
Sodium-ion batteries have been understood by scientists for decades — what’s new is their commercial viability. Here’s what policymakers need to know.
The Technology
What makes sodium-ion compelling now
Sodium-ion batteries have been studied since the 1970s — the underlying electrochemistry is well understood. What has changed is commercial viability: advances in hard carbon anode materials and cell manufacturing have made sodium-ion practical and cost-competitive at scale. That maturation unlocks meaningful advantages in materials sourcing, manufacturing, and deployment.
Built from American Materials
Sodium is the sixth most abundant element on Earth, available domestically in large quantities. The anode — typically hard carbon — can be manufactured from U.S. resources including coal, sawdust, and agricultural waste products. The full material stack for sodium-ion batteries can be sourced and produced at home.
Compatible with Existing Infrastructure
Sodium-ion batteries can be manufactured on existing battery production lines with relatively modest modifications. That means domestic capacity can be stood up faster and at lower cost — building on the investments America has already made in battery manufacturing.
Compelling Economics at Scale
Because sodium-ion batteries are built from widely available materials, they offer strong cost economics as production scales. This makes them particularly well-suited for large-format applications like grid storage and commercial fleets where volume and cost matter most.
Purpose-Built for Key Applications
Sodium-ion batteries perform reliably across a wide temperature range and handle deep cycling effectively. They are well-suited for stationary energy storage, data center backup, commercial fleet electrification, and defense applications — use cases where domestic supply chain matters as much as performance.
The Policy Case
What federal support can unlock
Sodium-ion technology is ready. What’s needed now is a policy environment that enables domestic producers to scale — and that recognizes sodium-ion as part of America’s broader battery innovation strategy.
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Technology-Inclusive Tax Credits
Federal battery tax credits should recognize the full spectrum of American battery innovation. Sodium-ion should be explicitly included as an eligible chemistry across 45X, 48C, and related programs — ensuring that domestic producers can access the same incentives available to other battery manufacturers.
II
Supply Chain Investment
DOE loan programs, EXIM financing, and federal procurement can help catalyze a domestic sodium-ion supply chain — from hard carbon production through cell manufacturing and system integration. These tools already exist; applying them to sodium-ion is a straightforward extension of current policy.
III
R&D and Early Deployment
Federal R&D programs should include sodium-ion alongside other priority battery technologies. Early deployment support — through procurement and demonstration programs — can help bring costs down and build the domestic industrial base needed for long-term competitiveness.
Learn More
Explore coalition resources
ABLC produces policy materials, briefings, and educational content on sodium-ion technology and federal policy. Members receive regular updates on developments relevant to the industry.
Key documents and policy materials for coalition members and the sodium-ion industry.
Documents
Coalition Materials
Core documents for understanding the coalition’s mission and the policy landscape for sodium-ion batteries.
Education
Sodium-Ion 101
A plain-language overview of sodium-ion battery technology and its role in America’s energy innovation strategy — written for policymakers and their staff.
White Paper
The Case for Sodium-Ion
A technical and policy paper covering sodium-ion chemistry, domestic supply chain opportunities, and federal policy recommendations.
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