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One solution: ABF's creation of the nation's first-ever network of lithium iron phosphate battery cell giga-factories
NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Charles, president and CEO of American Battery Factory Inc. (ABF), addressed The Global Chamber's New York City chapter on Thursday, Sept. 22 highlighting the importance of enabling energy independence for America, one of the most important issues facing the country today. The webinar was attended by CEOs, executives and top leaders from some of the 525 metro regions around the world that comprise Global Chamber ®, which helps companies grow sustainably with less risk within and across metropolitan areas and country borders. "What we are doing is quite unique: setting up a network of safe, lithium battery cell giga-factories and onshoring the entire supply chain to the U.S. over the next 36 months," said Charles. "We focus on three areas: fostering battery storage, supporting electric vehicles and supplying the U.S. military and government with 'Made-in-USA' products that meet national security requirements." As highlighted by Charles, the U.S. power grid is failing, running at only 33% efficiency because of an overdependence on fossil fuels and the inability to transfer large amounts of electricity through power lines. The solution to this urgent national issue, said Charles, isn't to increase power production but rather to optimize the grid via impactful energy storage through batteries. He said that American Battery Factory plans to produce safe lithium iron phosphate battery cells that have a longer life span than other leading battery cells, avoid overheating and will be virtually maintenance free. More than 77% of all battery manufacturing currently takes place in China and other parts of Asia, meaning the region controls raw material refinement and battery cell production for the entire world. As such, it is paramount that the U.S. gains a foothold in the production of this vital resource for both supply chain and national security issues, said Charles. The Global Chamber® discussion was facilitated by Danielle Orcutt of Corpay and Bob Dunphy of Transworld Business Advisors, who each offered a unique perspective on the energy issue and moderated questions from attendees. In introducing Charles, Global Chamber® New York City executive director Susan Assadi, stated: "Recent events surrounding our energy situation across the country are worrying. Recently, California warned citizens to limit their charging of electric vehicles because of the unstable energy grid just days after announcing a ban of gas-powered cars by 2035. Paul has been front and center in speaking with Congress and others about crucial energy grid issues and the importance of energy storage." Charles also addressed energy storage featuring within the recently signed Inflation Reduction Act, the unique challenges of lithium mining, the fragile nature of today's battery cell supply chain, the significance of the rapidly growing market for lithium batteries and how businesses should be responding strategically to sourcing and refining raw materials for production. ABF is experiencing sustained momentum, announcing in March the development of the first network of safe LFP cell giga-factories in the United States. As ABF develops its network of clean and green modular rapid construction factories near or on-site at pack integrators, its cell manufacturing facilities will have the ability to scale production output to any size the local workforce can sustain. ABOUT AMERICAN BATTERY FACTORY  
American Battery Factory Inc., a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery cell manufacturer, is developing the first-ever network of safe LFP cell giga-factories in the United States. The company is dedicated to making energy independence and renewable energy a reality for the United States by creating a domestic battery supply chain. Along with creating domestic manufacturing jobs, ABF will play a crucial role in meeting federal and state government climate change initiatives and "Made-in-USA" national security requirements. For more information on American Battery Factory, please visit  www.americanbatteryfactory.com . ABOUT GLOBAL CHAMBER® 
Global Chamber® is a growing and collaborating virtual community of CEOs, executives and leaders in 525 metro regions around the world - everywhere! We're the only chamber of commerce operating in hundreds of locations that helps exporters, importers and investors in every market segment connect to new clients, partners, projects and resources anywhere through a database of over 100 million trusted people via warm introductions, AI-match making, training, events and more. Global Chamber® is a registered trademark of Global Chamber, LLC. since 2014. SOURCE American Battery Factory

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Arizonans Support New Copper Production For American Energy Independence And A Clean Electricity-Fueled Future
One Third of Arizonans Believe it is Extremely Important to Find New Sources of Copper
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Oct 1, 2021 2:11 PM EDT
PHOENIX, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In the run-up to a vote in the US House of Representatives which will determine the fate of a copper mine in eastern Arizona, a new poll commissioned by Resolution Copper and conducted by OH Predictive Insights (OHPI) finds that support for a mine in the region - such as the Resolution Copper mining project - is high, especially among those who are aware of copper's importance in the transition to renewable energies and electric vehicles. This Arizona Public Opinion Pulse (AZPOP) was conducted from September 7 - September 12, 2021 and surveyed 1,000 general population Arizonans (18+ YO) with a margin of error of ± 3.1%. The AZPOP provides regular updates on the moods, perceptions, and opinions of Arizonans on hot topics facing the state. Organizations and individuals of all industries and political affiliations have opportunities before each survey is deployed to add customized questions to the end of the survey. In the attempt to develop a copper mine in eastern Arizona, emphasizing the importance of copper's role in the transition to renewable energy and electric vehicles is instrumental in increasing support for the project. The survey finds that just 46% of Arizona adults have heard anything about copper's role in the green energy debate. However, the more a person has heard about copper, the more likely they are to support the opening of an eastern Arizona mine. Furthermore, after being informed about the degree to which renewable energy sources and electric vehicles rely on copper, 92% of adults in the state believe it is essential to develop new sources of copper - including one third of adults who consider it "extremely" important to do so. "Considering that copper is one of Arizona's famous Five C's, it could be surprising to some that general awareness of copper's capabilities and value is limited," said Mike Noble, OHPI Chief of Research. "The good news is, once given context, Arizonans concede on the need for unearthing new sources of copper." Arizonans have not heard much about the role copper plays in renewable energy. Only 5% of adults in the state have heard 'a great deal' about the importance of the metal in this conversation, while more than half (54%) have heard nothing at all. Arizonans with a postgraduate degree (62% of whom have heard at least 'a little' about copper's role), men (52%), and adults under the age of 55 (51%) have heard the most. Awareness of the importance of copper in the transition to renewable energy and electric vehicles translates to support for the copper mine. More than eight in 10 (84%) Arizona adults who had heard a great deal about copper's role support the opening of the copper mine in eastern Arizona. However, support falls the less a person has heard about copper. Three quarters of those who had heard a moderate amount about copper also support the mine. Support is even lower among those who have only heard some (50%), a little (62%), or nothing at all (50%). When attempting to garner support for the opening of the new mine, increasing knowledge around the importance of copper is not a bad place to start. After being informed of the amount of copper in specific renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, belief in copper's importance shoots up. Despite only 46% of Arizona adults having heard anything about the role copper will play in the "Green" economy, once presented with facts about the degree to which solar power and electric vehicles rely on copper, 92% of adults believe it is at least slightly important that the world find new sources of copper. This 92% includes 31% of adults who consider it "extremely important" and 27% who think it is "moderately important" to do so. "Results of this survey exemplify the tried-and-true saying 'knowledge - or in this case, awareness - is power.' If Resolution Copper is seeking a green light from voters for their mining project, the data shows that educating the electorate on the gravity of copper's role in the transition to greener energy should bolster support," said Mike Noble, OHPI Chief of Research. The groups most likely to believe in the importance of finding new sources of copper tend to be wealthier (73% of Arizona adults with an income of at least $100k believe it is extremely/moderately important), have at least a bachelor's degree (65% of those with who have graduated college believe it is extremely/moderately important), and have young children (63% of those with children under the age of 18 believe it is extremely/moderately important). Methodology:These questions were commissioned by Resolution Copper and added to OH Predictive Insights' Arizona Public Opinion Pulse (AZPOP). This AZPOP was conducted as an online opt-in panel survey. The survey was completed by OH Predictive Insights from September 7th to September 12th, 2021, from an Arizona General (18+ YO) Population sample. The sample demographics were weighted to accurately reflect Arizona's general population by gender, region, age, ethnicity, and educational attainment according to statistics from recent census data. The sample size was 1,000 completed surveys, with a MoE of ± 3.1%. This sample also contained a subset of Arizona Registered Voters. The registered voter sample demographics were weighted to accurately reflect Arizona's registered voter population by gender, region, age, ethnicity, party affiliation, and educational attainment according to statistics from a voter file derived from the Arizona Secretary of State's Office as well as recent census data. The sample of registered voters was 882 completed surveys, with a MoE of ± 3.3%. Totals may not sum to 100%, due to rounding. Note: The questions added to this survey were intended to gauge the relationship between Arizonans' belief in the importance of copper in the renewable energy debate and Arizonans' support for a copper mining project in eastern Arizona. The questions did not test opposition messaging to the mine. The Arizona Public Opinion Pulse (AZPOP) is a statewide survey of Arizona residents (18+ YO), with a statistically significant sample of registered and likely voters included, that provides regular updates on the moods, perceptions, and opinions of Arizonans on hot topics facing the state. Organizations and individuals of all industries and political affiliations have opportunities before each survey is deployed to add customized questions to the end of the survey. The questions commissioned by Resolution Copper were added to the end of the survey and it cannot reasonably be assumed that previous questions in the survey had an effect on Resolution Copper's questions, neither did Resolution Copper's questions have an effect on the survey questions that came before it. Media Contacts:   
About  OH Predictive Insights : As a non-partisan market research, predictive analytics, and public opinion polling firm, Arizona-based  OH Predictive Insights  provides accurate polling, focus groups, data analytics, and advanced targeted marketing to political and non-political clients alike. With leading professionals in the advertising, communication, polling, and political arenas, OH Predictive Insights serves political and non-political clients looking to improve their footing with key stakeholders and consumers. For more information, please call 480-313-1837 or submit a request online at  OHPredictive.com . About Resolution Copper: The Resolution Copper project is a proposed underground mine 60 miles east of Phoenix, Arizona, near the town of Superior. The project is a joint venture owned by  Rio Tinto  (55%) and  BHP  (45%). For more information, please call +1 520-689-9374 or visit  https://www.resolutioncopper.com/ .

Arizonans Support New Copper Production For American Energy Independence And A Clean Electricity-Fueled Future

Firm’s impressive growth continues with first ETF acquisition
December 16, 2019 11:30 AM Eastern Standard Time
MALVERN, Pa.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Pacer ETFs (“Pacer”), an ETF provider that offers passive rules-based strategies, has announced the acquisition of the American Energy Independence ETF (ticker: USAI). This development commemorates the fund’s two-year anniversary and represents Pacer’s first acquisition of an existing ETF. As of today, the ETF has been renamed to the Pacer American Energy Independence ETF. This fund offers investors exposure to the growth potential of infrastructure development supporting domestic energy supplies. Analysts anticipate that through 2025, the U.S. will continue its leadership as the world’s largest oil and gas producer, accounting for almost 20% of global oil production and 25% of natural gas production. The passively managed Pacer USAI fund capitalizes on this trajectory by following the American Energy Independence Index, composed of U.S. and Canadian midstream energy infrastructure companies and C-corps as well as master limited partnerships (MLPs) and general partners of MLPs. “Acquiring USAI has allowed us to continue to expand our offerings and provide advisors and investors with an array of funds that can complement a range of portfolios by enabling access to a wide array of investment opportunities or rules-based strategies,” says Sean O’Hara, president of Pacer ETFs Distributors. “Our priority remains providing best-in-class investment options, which is why we continue to seek investment opportunities we think demonstrate long-term potential. We see the midstream energy infrastructure sector as a market with tremendous opportunity.”
Pacer is no stranger to the investment potential of infrastructure development. The Pacer Custom ETF Series includes three thematic REIT ETFs that target growth opportunities in e-commerce, retail and technological infrastructure. The incorporation of the midstream energy sector is a natural addition to Pacer’s portfolio offerings. The sectors that the Pacer USAI fund gives investors access to offers several attributes, including high potential income and real assets which can provide inflation-protected cash flows. “Pacer’s growing success is a reflection of our steadfast dedication to quality while ensuring that our fund offerings meet the evolving needs of investors,” says Joe Thomson, founder and president of Pacer Financial, a strategic partner of Pacer ETFs. “This acquisition marks another milestone as we draw closer to the end of an excellent year for the firm. We look forward to continuing that success in 2020 and bringing new and exciting opportunities to our investors and partners.”
The acquisition of USAI reflects a year of impressive growth for Pacer ETFs, which surpassed $5 billion in assets under management in October. This milestone was achieved in just four years, solidifying Pacer’s status as one of the fastest-growing ETF issuers in the country. About Pacer ETFs:
Pacer ETFs is a strategy-driven exchange traded fund provider with 22 ETFs and over $5.48B billion in assets under management, as of December 13, 2019. Pacer ETFs is focused on addressing investors’ needs through its four fund families, the Pacer Trendpilot® Series, Pacer Cash Cows Index® Series, Pacer Custom ETF Series, and Pacer Leaders ETF Series. Pacer ETFs employ a rules-based, passive management approach to track S&P, NASDAQ, FTSE Russell, and Custom Indexes. For more information, please visit PacerETFs.com
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Before investing you should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus . A copy may be obtained by visiting http://www.paceretfs.com or calling 1-877-337-0500. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. An investment in the Funds is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of principal. Pacer ETF shares may be bought and sold on an exchange through a brokerage account. Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce investment returns. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for ETF shares will be developed or maintained. The risks associated with this fund are detailed in the prospectus and could include factors such as concentration risk, currency exchange rate risk, energy infrastructure industry risk, ETF risks, equity market risk, foreign securities risk, geographic investment risk, MLP risk, new fund risk, non-diversification risk, passive investment risk, small and mid-sized company stock risk, tax risk, tracking error risk and/or special risks of exchange traded funds. The American Energy Independence Index is a trademark of SL Advisors, LLC and has been licensed for use by Pacer Advisors, Inc. The Pacer American Energy Independence ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SL Advisors, LLC and SL Advisors, LLC makes no representation or warranty regarding the advisability of investing in this Pacer American Energy Independence ETF. The American Energy Independence ETF has been reorganized into the Pacer American Energy Independence ETF, a newly created series of Pacer Funds Trust with the same investment objective and same fees and expenses. The Reorganization will shift management responsibility from SL Advisors, LLC and its sub-adviser, Penserra Capital Management LLC, to Pacer Advisors, Inc., the investment adviser to Pacer ETFs. The American Energy Independence Index is the property of SL Advisors, LLC which has contracted with S&P Opco, LLC (a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC) to calculate and maintain the Index. The Index is not sponsored by S&P Dow Jones Indices or its affiliates or its third party licensors (collectively, “S&P Dow Jones Indices”). S&P Dow Jones Indices will not be liable for any errors or omissions in calculating the Index. “Calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices” and the related stylized mark(s) are service marks of S&P Dow Jones Indices and have been licensed for use by SL Advisors, LLC. S&P® is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“SPFS”), and Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”). NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED
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Pacer ETFs Announces Acquisition of the American Energy Independence ETF

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The energy sector has been an impressive redemption story this year. After ranking as the S&P 500's worst-performing sector last year, energy is on a roll this year, with the S&P 500 Energy Index up 15.69 percent. Some overlooked energy exchange traded funds are delivering better returns than their traditional counterparts. What Happened
Among the outperforming energy ETFs: the American Energy Independence ETF (NYSE: USAI ). USAI, which debuted in December 2017, is not the run-of-the-mill, equity-based energy ETF. Rather than focusing on integrated oil companies or exploration and production firms, USAI is heavily allocated to energy infrastructure companies. “USAI provides exposure to the support systems that sit between the wellhead and the customer, which are critical to harnessing these important resources,” according to the issuer . “The American Energy Independence ETF provides exposure to the infrastructure that moves these growing energy supplies to market.”
Why It's Important
Home to $23.2 million in assets under management, USAI is a small energy ETF, but data suggest investors are starting to embrace this unique energy fund. Year-to-date, USAI has seen inflows of $13.56 million. Importantly, nearly $11 million of that total has flowed into the fund just this month, meaning USAI has almost doubled in size since the start of March. The ETF follows the American Energy Independence Index, which includes U.S. and Canadian master limited partnerships and general partners. “Growing production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids is increasing the need for new infrastructure to move, process and store this output,” according to USAI's issuer. Thanks in large part to the boom in the Permian Basin in New Mexico and West Texas, U.S. oil output is near all-time highs and the country is now one of the world's largest oil producers. What's Next
With its focus on energy infrastructure names, USAI could lure income investors, as MLPs and related entities typically feature significantly higher dividend yields than basic energy stocks. USAI's dividend yield of 4.78 percent is 160 basis points higher than the comparable yield on the Energy Select Sector Index. Related Links:

Investors Are Nibbling At This Energy ETF

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Thanks to the shale boom, the U.S. is major player on the global energy stage. By some accounts, the U.S. is now a net oil exporter. Investors can celebrate that new found energy independence with a new exchange traded fund, the American Energy Independence ETF (NYSE:USAI). USAI is the firm's first ETF. The new ETF tracks an index developed by SL Advisors. “Our energy infrastructure exchange traded fund seeks to track the American Energy Independence Index,” said SL Advisors . “Growing production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids is increasing the need for new infrastructure to move, process and store this output. We anticipate that as the U.S. becomes ever more energy independent, North American infrastructure businesses should benefit.”
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USAI follows the American Energy Independence Index. That benchmark holds U.S.- and Canada-based energy infrastructure companies, including master limited partnerships and general partnerships. The index is home to 28 stocks with a median market value of $7.4 billion. The top 10 holdings combine for 64.5 percent of the benchmark's weight, according to issuer data . “USAI provides exposure to the support systems that sit between the wellhead and the customer, which are critical to harnessing these important resources,” according to SL Advisors. “The American Energy Independence ETF (USAI) provides exposure to the infrastructure that moves these growing energy supplies to market.”
Yield Play
Income investors are often fans of MLPs due to the asset class having high dividend yields compared to traditional integrated oil firms. Additionally, MLPs historically aren't highly correlated to oil prices. However, that isn't a guarantee of downside protection when oil prices or the broader energy sector struggle. Energy is the worst-performing group in the S&P 500 this year, but the Energy Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLE ) is down about 7 percent, just half as bad as the decline for the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index. USAI looks to keep its MLP holdings to below 25 percent of the overall portfolio. MLP ETFs that exceed that number are no long registered investment company compliant and risk putting investors in position for significant tax bills, which drive the total cost of fund ownership higher. USAI charges 0.75 percent per year, or $75 on a $10,000 investment. Related Links:

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