October 28, 2025
DENVER, Colo.- 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 on October 23rd, 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.”
About Buzze
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. Buzze offers full turnkey project management—covering everything from site assessment to installation and ongoing support. The company manages rebate applications directly, eliminating the need for third-party intermediaries and maximizing incentive benefits for property owners.
With its No OpEx Option, Buzze removes ongoing networking or service fees through a transparent fee-sharing model, and its intelligent software platform ensures optimal charger performance, live monitoring, and simple access for residents through the Buzze driver app.
About Koelbel and Company
Koelbel and Company has been striving to create the best residential and commercial real estate for more than 70 years. Founded as a residential brokerage company in 1952, Koelbel and Company is a family-owned, full-service real estate developer and real estate company with commercial and residential projects spanning from Vail and Winter Park to Louisville and Metro Denver, and has helped change the face of the Centennial State. Now in its third generation, the family-owned Koelbel and Company continues to place its indelible mark on the Colorado landscape with innovative concepts and developments that blend ageless values with pacesetting design. They don’t just construct houses, they create communities and build new places that people are proud to live in. Koelbel also offers an array of commercial properties, for all purposes as well as affordable rentals, senior living and office developments.
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