Letter: Vote for Alex DeGolia for Holy Cross board

Local action has enormous impacts on a wide range of issues affecting our lives. In that way,
our communities are lucky to have a partner in Holy Cross Energy, which is leading the way in
the transition to a clean energy future and local energy innovation. Holy Cross is a
democratically-run rural electric cooperative, meaning all members get a say in how it is
operated.

In the Holy Cross board election that started on May 16, I’m proud to support Alex DeGolia for
reelection. I’ve known Alex for over a decade. We first met on a rafting trip in the Grand
Canyon. Alex works on climate and clean energy policy at the Environmental Defense Fund,
which means he’s very familiar with the issues facing the Holy Cross board every day and
understands how Holy Cross can take advantage of opportunities to benefit our communities.

Most importantly, I know Alex’s character and know that his values and approach align with
those of our communities. During his first term on the board, Holy Cross expanded its
leadership of the clean energy transition while saving tens of millions of dollars via investments
in wind and solar, investing in nation-leading wildfire protection, and introducing new programs
to support things like home batteries and EV charging.

This year, you can vote by returning your ballot in the mail, online in your Holy Cross account or
the Holy Cross website, or at the Annual Meeting. I encourage you to vote for Alex DeGolia.

Chris Hassig
Carbondale