Customer Letter of Support for Carbon Capture Pipeline

This document is a letter submitted to the Iowa Utilities Board by David Kruse, a fifth-generation farmer from Clay County, Iowa, expressing support for the Summit Carbon Capture Pipeline project. The letter outlines the historical significance of the Kruse family farm and emphasizes the importance of carbon sequestration for the agricultural sector. Kruse discusses the potential economic benefits of the pipeline, including increased demand for corn and the positive impact on farm income and rural economic growth. He notes that the pipeline could open new markets for low carbon ethanol, which aligns with regulatory standards and could enhance energy independence. The letter also highlights the collaborative efforts of local farmers in negotiating easements with Summit Carbon Solutions and urges the Iowa Utilities Board to approve the project for the benefit of the agricultural community. Kruse concludes by expressing confidence in the fair treatment of farmers by Summit and the positive long-term impacts of the pipeline on Iowa's economy.