Horsetooth Heating and Air Leads Fort Collins Heat Pump Installations in October
Fort Collins homeowners installed 46 residential heat pumps during October 2025, with Horsetooth Heating and Air capturing 41 percent of the market through 19 installations, according to city building permit data.
Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling by transferring thermal energy rather than generating it through combustion, offering energy efficiency advantages over traditional furnaces and air conditioners. The technology has gained traction in Northern Colorado as Fort Collins pursues aggressive climate goals, including 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050.
The October permit activity reflects growing adoption of electrified heating systems as Fort Collins Utilities and state programs offer incentives for heat pump installations. The city's time-of-use electricity rates, implemented in October 2018, charge lower off-peak prices that can reduce operating costs for electric heating systems compared to gas furnaces.
Horsetooth Heating and Air
Horsetooth Heating and Air's 19 October installations positioned the company as the dominant contractor for residential heat pump work in Fort Collins during the period. The firm's market share exceeded all other top-five contractors combined, demonstrating strong customer demand and established relationships with Fort Collins homeowners.
The company's installation volume reflects both technical capacity and market positioning in a competitive Northern Colorado HVAC sector. Heat pump installations require proper sizing calculations, refrigerant handling certifications, and coordination with electrical service upgrades when necessary.
Allen Plumbing and Heating
Allen Plumbing & Heating completed six heat pump installations in October, securing second position among contractors. The company has operated in Fort Collins since 1962, providing HVAC installation, repair and plumbing services across Northern Colorado for over 60 years.
Allen Service maintains membership in the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association and the Radiant Panel Association. The family-owned business serves Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor and surrounding Larimer and Weld County communities.
Grant's Heating and Air Conditioning
Grant's Heating and Air Conditioning recorded three residential heat pump installations during October. The company operates in the Fort Collins market providing heating and air conditioning services to local homeowners.
Compass Heating and Cooling & Northern Colorado Energy Solutions
Compass Heating and Cooling completed two heat pump installations in Fort Collins during October. The contractor serves residential customers in the Northern Colorado HVAC market. Northern Colorado Energy Solutions also installed two residential heat pumps in October.
Market Context
The top five contractors handled 32 installations, representing 70 percent of October's total heat pump permits. An additional 14 installations were completed by other licensed contractors working in Fort Collins during the month.
October's heat pump installation activity occurs during a transitional season when homeowners prepare heating systems for winter while contractors maintain capacity before peak service demands. The permit volume reflects both planned equipment upgrades and replacement of failed heating systems.
Fort Collins Utilities has emphasized building electrification and heat pump adoption as critical strategies for reducing natural gas consumption and advancing the city's carbon neutrality goals. The utility's distributed energy resource management systems can integrate smart thermostats with heat pumps to shift electricity demand away from peak hours, extending infrastructure life while reducing costs.
Contact Fort Collins building services at 970-221-6760 for information about mechanical permits and contractor requirements.