NEW YORK (PIX11) — A proposal in the New York State Assembly’s budget would provide rebate checks and other relief to residents facing rising utility costs, according to the Assembly’s fiscal year 2026–27 plan.
If passed, eligible residents earning under $150,000 would receive a $500 check, while those earning between $150,000 and $300,000 would receive a $300 check.
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Lawmakers said the Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate (POWER) checks would provide $2.6 billion in relief statewide.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Energy Committee Chair Didi Barrett said the Assembly’s budget proposal includes several affordability measures aimed at easing short and long term pressure on ratepayers…