To the Members of the Holy Cross Energy (HCE) Cooperative

I, Edward (Ed) Fuller, am respectfully and humbly asking for your vote to elect me to the Holy Cross Energy Board of Directors for the Northern District. I am deeply committed to preserving—and continually improving—our quality of life through responsible economic decisions, embracing emerging and more efficient technologies, putting more money back into consumers’ pockets, and achieving a harmonious balance between people, the HCE Co-op mission, our natural resources, and the broader environment.

We face many challenges in the pursuit of sensible and affordable energy production. One of the most immediate threats is wildfire, which can severely impact transmission lines and facilities, disrupting service to our communities. For that reason, continuous improvement in forestry management and fire mitigation must remain a top priority.

At the same time, we must plan wisely—short-, medium-, and long-term—leveraging both evolutionary advancements and, when available, revolutionary technologies. The immense amount of energy required to sustain the future of technology cannot be overstated. While short-term actions to “decarbonize” may yield immediate benefits, it is critical that we avoid unintended long-term consequences, as seen with certain wind turbine technologies. Balance and foresight are essential.

My background equips me uniquely for this role. I am an Air Force veteran with over 23 years of service. I hold a science degree and studied technical management and safety at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. My career has spanned federal and local government as well as private-sector roles in technical operations, facilities, and power production.

My expertise includes:

• Program and project management

• Strategic planning and execution

• Policy and Statute interpretation and development

• Risk and root-cause analysis

• Budget oversight and implementation

• Natural resource protection

• Conflict resolution

• New business development

Throughout my career, I have identified and implemented cost-saving measures that have resulted in over $320 million in savings for U.S. taxpayers—without compromising mission effectiveness or operational integrity.

If elected, I pledge to be a board member who listens to your concerns, champions your voice, and works diligently to find win-win solutions for our Co-op. I look forward to collaborating with all stakeholders as we build a resilient, responsible, and forward-thinking energy future.

Thank you for your support and your vote.

Best regards,
Edward (Ed) Fuller