3 Million New Yorkers Receive Energy Rebate Checks – Finger Lakes Daily News

3 Million New Yorkers Receive Energy Rebate Checks  Finger Lakes Daily News

Up to 8.2 million New Yorkers will get energy rebates up to $200 from the $1 billion POWER program. Payments continue through December. Most phone photos work. Very large photos may take a moment to send. Only if it is OK for a newsroom staffer to call you about this photo. More than three million New Yorkers have received their energy rebate checks, with another 5.2 million payments expected to be mailed in the coming weeks. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that the state is continuing to distribute one-time payments of up to $200 through its $1 billion Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate (POWER) program. The initiative was included in the state budget to help residents offset rising energy costs.

State officials say a total of 8.2 million New Yorkers are expected to receive checks by the end of the year. Payment amounts are based on income and tax filing status: The checks began going out September 21, with additional payments scheduled to continue through December. “As Trump and Washington Republicans keep driving up the cost of gas and utilities, I’m focused on helping New Yorkers keep more money in their pockets,” Hochul said. The governor also pointed to other state affordability initiatives, including utility bill discount programs, expanded child tax credits and middle-class tax cuts. Eligible residents do not