On October 23, Koelbel and Company, in partnership with Buzze, Xcel, and the City of Denver, came together to celebrate a major milestone in clean mobility—the installation of six new EV chargers at Sienna at Sloans Lake Apartments.
The event marked the success of a unique public-private partnership that leverages Xcel Energy’s Commercial EV Infrastructure Rebate Program to bring equitable electric vehicle access to Denver’s affordable multifamily communities.
Mayor Mike Johnston, Koelbel and Company CEO Carl Koelbel, and representatives from Buzze and Xcel Energy joined local residents to cut the ribbon and celebrate the milestone.
“Clean, affordable transportation isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential to building a Denver that works for everyone,” said Mayor Johnston. “This collaboration between Buzze and Koelbel shows how we can make sustainability affordable and ensure every Denverite has the opportunity to drive electric.”
The partnership between Buzze and Koelbel will ultimately result in up to 240 new EV chargers, including 130 at affordable housing communities across the Denver metro area. Over the next year, the initiative will bring 100 new EV stations to eight additional affordable properties—reducing costs for working families and advancing the city’s climate action goals.
“At Koelbel, we believe that innovation and inclusion must go hand in hand,” said Carl Koelbel. “With Buzze’s expertise and Xcel Energy’s incentives, we’re making it possible for our affordable housing residents to experience the environmental and financial benefits of driving electric.”
Buzze is the only EV charging company in the United States focused exclusively on affordable and multifamily housing, making electric mobility accessible for every community. As one of the largest Trade Partners in Xcel Energy’s Commercial EV Infrastructure Rebate Program, Buzze has helped property owners and developers secure millions of dollars in incentives for affordable multifamily projects.
