The Municipality of Anchorage's Infrastructure, Enterprise, and Utility Oversight Committee meeting on July 18, 2025, highlighted a significant development in the waste-to-energy project. Solid Waste Services Director Kelly Toth announced that Senator Lisa Murkowski has proposed a $1 million funding request for the regional landfill waste-to-energy initiative. This funding, part of congressionally directed spending, is currently moving through the Senate's energy and water development subcommittee.

Toth expressed optimism about the funding's progress, indicating that a final determination is expected by the end of the year. The earmarked funds would support the continuation of the project, specifically focusing on design and permitting efforts.

In addition to the funding update, Toth shared that the first Request for Proposals (RFP) for a waste characterization study related to the waste-to-energy project is now live and will close on August 6. This study is a crucial step in advancing the project.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for committee members to visit the central transfer station and landfill to better understand operations. The discussions underscored the municipality's commitment to sustainable waste management solutions and the potential for significant federal support in advancing these initiatives.