New York residents could soon find a new check in their mailboxes as the state begins distributing Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate (POWER) checks to eligible taxpayers.
The program, created under New York’s 2026-27 budget, is providing $1 billion in one-time relief to help households deal with higher utility costs. The state says millions of New Yorkers will receive the payments, with the mailing taking place over several weeks in fall 2026.
