548 Energy
Powering Communities. Lowering Bills. Building Equity.
548 Energy delivers solar and storage solutions — including rooftop and ground-mounted systems — that cut utility costs for affordable housing, nonprofits, schools, and municipalities, while building a more resilient future for our neighborhoods.
Solar That Serves People
At 548 Energy, we put people first. We’re dedicated to bringing clean, affordable energy to the communities that need it most — where high utility costs take the greatest toll. Our mission is to drive energy equity through solar installations — whether rooftop or ground-mounted — as well as storage systems and efficiency upgrades for low-income housing, schools, nonprofit buildings, and faith-based institutions.
Full-Service Solar & Storage—for Those Who Need it Most
Affordable Housing & Community Businesses
Empowering property and business owners to cut energy costs and support low-income communities with PV and storage.
Nonprofits & Schools
Lowering costs so dollars go to missions and students—not utilities.
Municipal Buildings
Helping cities lead the clean energy transition, one building at a time.
We Handle It All—From Design to Deployment to Education
Community Partnership
548 Development leads the way—constructing affordable, mixed-income buildings and community spaces in Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods.
Funding & Incentive Navigation
548 will utilize state and federal resources to create savings for families through reduced building operational costs and community solar projects.
Rooftop Design & Engineering
Our energy team steps in with fully engineered PV and storage solutions, customized to maximize savings on housing, schools, nonprofits—where it matters most.
Ongoing Maintenance
We stay involved with system health checks, performance tracking, and bill monitoring so your savings are sustained.
Construction & Interconnection
Through strong ties with 548 Development, we streamline installation from permitting to utility interconnection—with consistency and accountability.
Local Workforce Training (via the Energy Institute)
We hire and train local residents to install and maintain the systems—growing clean-energy careers within the communities where our projects are built
Our Projects and Objectives
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3.5 Megawatt Community Solar System
In 2026, we will begin installing a 3.5 megawatt community solar system on Chicago’s west side.
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The Ave
Preservation Of Affordable Housing - The Ave West Humboldt Park
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Garfield Green
Preservation Of Affordable Housing - Garfield Green
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Fillmore Laundry Services
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Chicago Housing Authority at Altgeld Gardens
Spring 2026, in partnership with Chicago Housing Authority, we will start construction on a 4.6 megawatt groundmount in the Altgeld garden neighborhoods.
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Imani Village
9633 S. Cottage Grove
Meet the Team
Mike Nicolosi
Director of Construction
“At 548 Energy, I see the chance to push the boundaries of what’s possible in clean energy construction. I’m here to lead with focus, raise the bar, and help accelerate the energy transition—while proudly building our projects with skilled labor trained through the 548 Foundation’s workforce development program.”
Ryan McCain
Senior Solar Project Manager
"At 548 Energy, we’re not just harnessing the power of the sun—we’re empowering underserved communities to shine brighter, with energy that uplifts, unites, and creates a sustainable future for all."
AJ Patton
CEO
“We’re excited to continue advancing our mission here at 548. Our team is committed to driving the region’s clean energy transition, and we’re ready to keep stacking accomplishments together.”
Buildings are the largest contributor to CO2 emissions and this is especially true in outdated structures. These buildings show their inefficiencies by the high utility costs passed on to residents.
69% of Chicago carbon emissions comes from buildings
The built environment generates nearly 50% of annual global CO2 emissions
Buildings consume 75% of the electricity load in the US
Chicago is above the average for CO2 emissions per GDP unit
Building Green Careers in the Communities We Serve
548 Energy Institute
In coordination with 548 Foundation, we offer solar workforce training and hands-on job experience to residents of our project neighborhoods—creating clean energy jobs where they’re needed most.
