Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Enroll in Utility Bill Discount Program to Save on Energy Bills
The program could benefit 2.5 million eligible households as the state expands eligibility and says one million residents have already applied.
- On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul launched a statewide enrollment drive for the Energy Assistance Program, aiming to help 2.5 million eligible New Yorkers access utility bill discounts of up to $500 annually.
- State officials expanded eligibility earlier this year to include more middle-income households, such as families of four earning less than $164,900. About 1 million residents are already enrolled, though millions more qualify but remain unregistered.
- On Monday, Hochul announced a separate initiative mailing utility rebate checks of up to $200 to 8.2 million households based on 2024 tax returns. This complements the broader enrollment push.
- Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman criticized the governor's efforts on Tuesday, calling the rebate checks a "scam" that fails to address underlying costs. Blakeman blamed rising energy prices on New York taxes and green energy projects.
- Hochul maintains the relief efforts address economic pressure, while blaming rising energy costs on Trump administration policies and the war in Iran. Residents can find enrollment details at NY.gov/EAP.
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