More than 8.2 million households across New York State will begin receiving energy rebate checks next week. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday that the Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate (POWER) checks will be mailed directly to eligible New Yorkers, starting September 21st. Joint filers with incomes under $150,000 will receive $200, while $150 checks will be mailed to joint filers with incomes between $150,000 and $300,000. Single filers with incomes under $150,000 will receive $100. Hochul says the state's 2026-2027 budget includes $1 billion in one-time rebates to help provide relief in response to increased costs following federal tariffs and the war in Iran. The rebates will be issued as advanced credit checks and will be mailed through December.
Photo by Governor Kathy Hochul's Office
