3 million energy rebate checks have been delivered, with another 6.2 million checks to be sent in the coming weeks
Total of 8.2 Million New Yorkers Receiving Checks Up to $200
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 3 million New Yorkers have already received their energy rebate checks of up to $200, with another 5.2 million checks being sent in coming weeks.
Governor Hochul’s Enacted Budget included a one-time $1 billion Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate (POWER) to help provide needed relief in the face of federal tariffs that have increased the cost of living across the board and President Trump’s war in Iran, which has caused the price at the pump to skyrocket.
POWER checks provide $200 to joint filers with incomes under $150,000 and $150 to joint filers with incomes between $150,000 and $300,000. Single filers with incomes under $150,000 will receive $100. The checks began being mailed on September 21 and will continue through December. A total of 8.2 million New Yorkers will receive checks.
There is no need to apply, sign up or do anything to receive a check. The State Tax Department is mailing checks to eligible New Yorkers now. For more information, visit: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/energy-rebate-check.htm
Posted: October 15th, 2026 under General News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.