Kevin Monte De Ramos
Republican · NJ
Trenton resident and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities bureau chief who oversees the state's energy efficiency programs, after a career as an energy industry consultant. His priorities are stronger infrastructure, environmental protection, and more open, accountable county government.
Where Kevin Monte De Ramos stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Published a column in the trade journal Climate and Energy backing electrification, meaning replacing fossil-fuel equipment and vehicles with low- or no-carbon options, as a path to meet climate goals.
December 11, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: doi.org
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
Published a column in the energy trade journal Climate and Energy about how utilities should adapt after COVID-19. He wrote that pausing shutoffs and offering bill relief for low-income customers earned utilities goodwill to build on as community leaders.
July 14, 2020Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: doi.org
Published a 386-page book, "Poverty and the Public Utility: Building Shareholder Value Through Low-income Initiatives" (PennWell Books). It made the case that utility programs for low-income customers can also add value for utility shareholders.
November 22, 2004Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: openlibrary.org
Track record — General
General · 3 records
As a New Jersey Board of Public Utilities staff member, presented a request for a second no-cost extension of the board's agreement with the state Department of Environmental Protection to advance geothermal heating and cooling. The board approved it 3-0, with two commissioners abstaining.
February 18, 2026
Source: nj.gov
As a New Jersey Board of Public Utilities staff member, presented a plan to extend the contract of the outside firm that checks the results of state energy-saving programs. The board approved the one-year extension, through June 30, 2025, by a 4-0 vote.
April 17, 2024
Source: nj.gov
Published an e-book of essays, "TRUMP: Why He is Right For America," backing Donald Trump's 2016 run for president. The book compared Trump's policy statements with the views of the nation's founders.
September 23, 2016
Source: amazon.com
Past race Kevin Monte De Ramos ran in:
- Board of County Commissioners · November 3, 2026 · Mercer County, New Jersey