Am I getting an energy bill rebate check? New York POWER payments, timeline, and eligibility explained

Next week, a large percentage of New York State’s roughly 20 million residents will begin receiving a one-time check worth up to $200. The payment aims to provide relief to cash-strapped New Yorkers who are increasingly dealing with higher living costs driven by rising energy prices in the wake of President Trump’s ongoing war with Iran. Here’s what you need to know about the payments, including who qualifies and when you can expect to get yours. What’s happened? This we...