7.8% of Chicago's public charging stations are in environmental justice neighborhoods.
Only 26% of stations are on the South, West, Southwest, and Southeast sides.
Source: CDOT 2024 regulatory filings
Charging built for the neighborhoods it serves
Our mission is to provide safe, reliable electric vehicle charging while investing in the communities we serve. We believe clean transportation should create opportunity, jobs, and long-term benefits for people and families.
"I was tired of driving out of my community just to charge my car. Our neighborhoods deserve better."
Abierre Minor, Founder & CEOOur values
How it works
Six steps, from first referral to a fully energized site. We handle the build. You keep the value.
Who we serve
Big Energy leases, builds, and operates on sites across Chicago at no upfront cost to the host.
Upcoming events
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Who we are
Big Energy Charging Stations is a clean energy company that brings electric vehicle charging to communities that do not have enough access. Many neighborhoods are EV charging deserts, which means people cannot easily find places to charge their cars. We work to change that by building reliable and high-quality charging stations for everyone.
Our mission
Our mission is to provide safe, reliable electric vehicle charging while investing in the communities we serve. We believe clean transportation should create opportunity, jobs, and long-term benefits for people and families.
Our vision
Our vision is a future where every community has access to clean transportation and modern technology. We want young people to grow up in healthier neighborhoods with real opportunities to work in the clean energy industry.
Why I started Big Energy
I started Big Energy because I was tired of having to drive outside of my community just to access an essential service. I was tired of sitting in traffic and losing up to 30 miles of charge just trying to find a place to power my car.
I was also tired of seeing my community overlooked when it comes to new technology and innovation. Too often, we are underserved even though we are ready and willing to adopt clean energy solutions.
I noticed that many EV owners are from my community, and we all share the same frustration. We wait in long lines for chargers when we should be able to charge our vehicles closer to home. Our communities deserve to be better supported, more comfortable, and fully included in the future of clean transportation.
That is why I built Big Energy.
Recognition so far
Green Business Accelerator grant recipient
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Milestone Circles
Golden Angel Management mentorship
Featured on ABC 7
Young Entrepreneur of the Year award
Our values
How it works
Partnering with Big Energy is a hands-off investment in your site. We manage everything from development to full operation, with the lowest barrier to entry for our partners and long-term value for the community.
Events
Where to find Big Energy this month.
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Find a charger
Our first site is in development in Gresham. As the network grows, every site will show here.
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Pay at station via QR
No app, no account. Every Big Energy station will support pay-by-QR at the pump.
Scan at the pump
Point your phone camera at the QR code on the charger to open a secure payment page.
Confirm the price
See the rate before you plug in. No surprise fees, no subscription required.
Charge and go
Pay directly from your phone and start charging. A receipt is sent to your email.
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This is a community campaign, not just a company
Big Energy started with one frustration shared across a lot of driveways: no place nearby to charge. Every site we build, every event we show up to, and every story on this wall is part of proving that clean transportation belongs in every neighborhood, not just a few.
If that's a future you want to help build, sign up above, suggest a location, or come find us at the next event.