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AK HJR52

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2010

Primary Sponsor

Chris Tuck

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Origin

House of Representatives

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the Municipality of Anchorage to expedite conversion of methane gas from the Anchorage Regional Landfill into usable energy
  • Identifies that the landfill has flared methane gas for three years that could generate 2.5-3 megawatts of electricity, sufficient to power 2,200 homes
  • Notes the Alaska Energy Authority awarded a $2,000,000 grant in 2008 for this renewable energy project
  • Encourages accelerated governmental cooperation among affected agencies to assist with the methane-to-energy conversion
  • Directs a copy of the resolution be sent to Anchorage Mayor Daniel Sullivan

Legislative Description

Convert Methane From Anchorage Landfill

Oil & Gas

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENERGY

2/23/2010

Committee Referrals

Energy2/23/2010

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