Governor Hochul has announced that as part of the Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate (POWER) New York State residents can receive energy rebate checks up to $200. Checks will be mailed directly to eligible New Yorkers starting on September 21, 2026, with deliveries to continue through December.
There is no need to apply, sign up, or do anything to receive a check.
The checks will 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.
You are eligible for a rebate credit check if, for tax year 2024, you:
- Filed a timely New York State Resident Income Tax Return,
- Were a full-time resident for New York State,
- Reported income within the qualifying thresholds, and
- Were not claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s return
You can contact the state by phone for questions about the POWER Check. However, the state will not be able to provide you with a mailing status of your POWER Check.
- Agency: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
- Phone Number: (518) 457-5181
- Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Staff is available through the automated phone system during business hours. Automated assistance is also available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish.
