We are the industry experts at the Copper Development Association (CDA) and your source for all information on copper in the US.

Washington, DC
Joined March 2018
Watch CDA President Adam Estelle's powerful testimony to the House Committee on Natural Resources!  In this pivotal moment for American copper, Adam outlines the critical role copper plays in our future and calls for action: permit reform, incentives for smelting & refining, and a scrap export ban. "This is a Sputnik moment for American Copper" #CDA #CopperForTheFuture #CopperPowersProgress
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What does it take to build spaces that actively protect your well-being? Hear from Erin Smith, our Deputy Director of EHS and Recycling, to discover how copper is helping build the future. #CDA #Copper #CopperPowersProgress #CopperPowersBuildings
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$52 billion in wages and benefits. hashtag#Copper supports more than an industry - it supports people. Sign up now and Become a Copper Advocate. Everyone is welcome. copper.org/policy/copperadvo… Copper Advocates brings the voices of these people together to strengthen support for the copper domestic industry #GotCopper #CopperAdvocates #CDA
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Recycled content and carbon footprint aren’t the same metric. CDA’s new white paper for OEMs explains why buyers need both, and how to reward real recovery instead of simply reshuffling existing scrap. Read it here: copper.org/resource-library/… #Copper #Sustainability #Circularity
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Winding resistance contributes to energy losses, making conductor material and size important. Copper’s high conductivity and mechanical strength support efficient, dependable transformer operation for decades. #CopperPowersProgress #CDA #CopperPowersEnergy
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Local infrastructure decisions can shape communities for decades. Copper Advocates helps you stay informed, act when it matters and strengthen the case for #copper. Add your support. Become a Copper Advocate - anyone can join. Sign up Now! copper.org/policy/copperadvo… #GotCopper #CDA
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An estimated 60–80 million distribution transformers operate across the U.S. As the grid expands, their availability and performance will be critical. Inside each unit, copper windings help transfer power efficiently between voltage levels. #CopperPowersProgress #CDA #CopperPowersEnergy
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Replacing America’s lead service lines is a once-in-a-generation decision. #Copper offers a durable, recyclable solution. Copper Advocates helps informed voices shape what comes next. Support lasting water infrastructure. Copper affects us all. Copper Advocates is open to all. #GotCopper #CopperAdvocates #CDA
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How do you upgrade the largest machine in human history? Hear from John Hipchen, our Director of Energy and Electrical Systems, to find out exactly what it takes to power the future of the U.S. electrical grid. #CDA #Copper #CopperPowersProgress #CopperPowersEnergy
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A strong U.S. needs a strong copper supply. Protect our future - sign up as a Copper Advocate today! copper.org/policy/copperadvo… #GotCopper #CopperAdvocates #CDA
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Every policy decision has a downstream impact. Local consequences are not always readily visible. Copper Advocates connects real-world #copper insight with the people shaping policy. Anyone can become an advocate - sign-up. copper.org/policy/copperadvo… #GotCopper #CopperAdvocates #CDA
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Changing loads repeatedly heat and cool busbar joints. Aluminum expands about 35% more than copper, placing greater stress on connections. In accelerated-aging tests, copper joints maintained more stable performance. #CopperPowersProgress #CDA #CopperPowersData
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#Copper policy needs copper facts. Decisions on U.S. manufacturing and infrastructure should reflect their real-world impact. Copper Advocates helps put credible, timely information in front of decision-makers when it matters. Help inform the conversation. Anyone can join. copper.org/policy/copperadvo… #GotCopper #CDA
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A power system is only as reliable as its connections. In accelerated-aging tests, aluminum busbar joints lost 31% to 56% of their installation torque, while copper connections remained more stable. #CopperPowersProgress #CDA #CopperPowersData
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Industrial investment follows confidence. Shifting policy and other conditions can slow planning and weaken domestic growth. Copper Advocates gives industry a collective voice in the decisions shaping U.S. #copper competitiveness. Help keep investment moving. Anyone can join. copper.org/policy/copperadvo… #GotCopper #CopperAdvocates #CDA
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Replacing lead is only part of the decision. Copper offers strength, long service life and an impermeable tube wall for drinking-water service lines. What replaces lead matters. Choose copper. #CopperPowersProgress #CDA #CopperPowersBuildings
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$254B in U.S. economic output depends on copper production and distribution. That scale needs policy stability. Copper Advocates brings industry voices together to support a stronger, more predictable future for U.S. #copper. Add YOUR voice. Anyone can join. Sign Up now! copper.org/policy/copperadvo… #GotCopper #CopperAdvocates #CDA
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America’s lead service lines are on the clock. EPA requires full replacement within 10 years, with limited exceptions. Removing lead is step one. What replaces it matters too. #CopperPowersProgress #CDA #CopperPowersBuildings
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Copper is everywhere, but its future isn’t guaranteed. Protect copper - sign up as a Copper Advocate today! copper.org/policy/copperadvo… #GotCopper #CopperAdvocates #CDA
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U.S. manufacturing needs reliable power. DOE links rising demand with grid reliability, resilience and supply-chain security. #Copper supports the infrastructure behind that industrial strength. #CopperPowersProgress #CDA #CopperPowersEnergy
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Economic progress needs policy that keeps pace. Today’s decisions can shape where tomorrow’s #copper projects move forward. Copper Advocates helps members stay informed and speak up when it matters. Help keep U.S. #copper working for America. Anyone can join Copper Advocates. Sign up now! copper.org/policy/copperadvo… #GotCopper #CopperAdvocates #CDA
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