Survey shows bipartisan majority of Nebraskans support ethanol industry

In Nebraska, a broad, bipartisan majority of Nebraskans support the ethanol industry and believe it is critical to the future of agriculture, the health of the state’s economy, and improving environmental outcomes, according to a new survey of registered voters in 14 counties where Summit Carbon Solutions is proposed to operate in the state.

Key findings of the survey along with a partisan breakdown of the results are as follows:

·      96% of those surveyed believe the ethanol industry is important for Nebraska farmers and the state’s agricultural industry. 

o   Republican: 96%

o   Nonpartisan: 97%

o   Democrat: 94%

·      94% of respondents believe the ethanol industry is important for the state’s economy. 

o   Republican: 96%

o   Nonpartisan: 92%

o   Democrat: 90%

·      75% of those surveyed believe ethanol is good for the environment. 

o   Republican: 77%

o   Nonpartisan: 70%

o   Democrat: 74%

·      89% of respondents believe the ethanol industry has a positive impact on the state of Nebraska. 

o   Republican: 90%

o   Nonpartisan: 91%

o   Democrat: 86%

“This survey confirms that Nebraskans believe ethanol is not only an essential part of the state’s economic landscape today but a critical industry for our future as well,” Jake Ketzner, Summit Carbon Solutions’ Vice President of Government and Public affairs, said. “Summit Carbon Solutions was formed because we share this belief. If approved, our carbon capture and storage project will open new economic opportunities for ethanol producers across the state and strengthen the marketplace for corn growers.”