Millions of New Yorkers may soon receive an energy rebate check in the mail, thanks to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement of the POWER rebate program. Up to $200 will be sent to 8.2 million households across the state.
Key Details:
- Mailing Timeline: Checks began being mailed on September 21 and will continue through December.
- Eligibility: No application is required; eligible residents will automatically receive the checks.
- Amounts:
- Joint filers with incomes under $150,000: $200
- Joint filers earning between $150,000 and $300,000: $150
- Single filers with incomes under $150,000: $100
- Requirements: Recipients must have filed a timely 2024 New York state income tax return, be full-time residents, meet income criteria, and not be claimed as dependents.
This initiative is part of a $1 billion program aimed at easing financial burdens from rising utility and household costs.
