Mike Horgan moved from the Boston area to the Central Coast fairly recently, where he has since made a distinctive mark in the region’s climate leadership movement. Mike is an active member of the SLO Climate Coalition, within which he co-leads the Building Decarbonization Action Team, working towards implementing zero-carbon design and construction of businesses and homes within SLO City and across the Central Coast. 

Mike is a licensed builder in both California and Massachusetts and a Certified Passive House Consultant. He founded and operates his own design-build firm, Horgan Design-Build, specializing in energy-efficient and zero-energy new construction and deep renovations. Since moving to the Central Coast, Mike continues to build homes for clients, and also consults and teaches efficient building practices. Mike has earned the respect of the local builder community, bridging the gap between what we know in building science with the practicality of construction. He has unwavering confidence supported by years of experience that we can build better buildings that are healthier, safer, more affordable, and carbon-free.

Mike is the model of a Climate Champion in that he is dedicated, conducts himself professionally, is generous with both his time and expertise, and is always willing to lend a hand in whatever capacity is required.