Future-Ready: Transforming Carbon Challenges into Solutions in New Mexico

University of New Mexico, George Pearl Hall
2401 Central Ave NE, Room 104
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Mountain Time

Decarbonizing buildings—addressing operational, embodied, refrigerant, and transportation emissions—is critical to meeting climate goals. The built environment is responsible for over 40% of global carbon emissions and nearly one-third in the U.S. 

LEED v5 raises the bar with stronger requirements for energy performance, whole-building life-cycle assessment, and low-carbon materials, helping projects align with market expectations and regulatory trends. Join USGBC New Mexico for a Transformation Forum exploring practical tools, resources and strategies to cut emissions, boost market value, and position your portfolio for an ultra-low-carbon future. 

GBCI Continuing Education Hours:    
2.5 Hours

AIA Hours:
2.5 LU/HSW

Speakers

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Anne Jakle

Director of Sustainability
University of New Mexico

Huang Banh, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, GPCP, GGP

Principal
Verdacity

Liane Hancock

Associate Professor of Architecture
University of New Mexico

Mike Athens

Chief Operating Officer
New Mexico Climate Investment Center

Charlie Woodruff

Regional Director, Mountain, U.S. Market Transformation and Development
U.S. Green Building Council

What to Expect

Leading Edge Education

Earn CE credit and learn from exclusive content

Peer-to-Peer Engagement

Network with our ever-growing green building audience

Scalable Solutions

Real-world case studies and GBCI tools in action 

Agenda at a Glance

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  • 8:30 AM
    Registration opens
  • 9:00 AM
    Welcome & USGBC Updates
  • 9:15 AM
    Education
  • 10:15 AM
    Break
  • 10:20 AM
    Education
  • 11:20 AM
    USGBC Wrap-up
  • 11:30 AM
    Optional Tour
  • 1:00 PM
    Adjourn

Special student and emerging professional rates available. 

Sponsorship

Reach an engaged audience of green building professionals by signing on as a sponsor. 

Benefits vary by level and can include speaking opportunities, exclusive branding and more. 

Contact cwoodruff@usgbc.org with questions.

About USGBC's Transformation Forums

USGBC’s Transformation Forums convene industry leaders, practitioners, and sustainability professionals to learn and engage around specific, locally relevant topics. Built around growing connections and green building education, forum models adapt to meet audience needs and inspire action. Check out our calendar on usgbc.org to see our upcoming forums nationwide. 

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