California Industry Assistance Credit (CIAC) Frequently Asked Questions
The CA Industry Assistance Credit helps eligible industrial facilities offset GHG costs under California’s Cap-and-Trade Program. Eligibility depends on emissions and NAICS codes. Claims must be submitted by Sept 30, 2025, for the 2026 credit.
General Questions
- What is the CIAC?
- Who is eligible to receive the credit?
- Where does this money come from?
- How do facilities become eligible for the CA Industry Assistance credit?
- Has the CA Industry Assistance program been extended?
- How much money can I expect from the CA Industry Assistance Credit?
- When can I expect the CA Industry Assistance Credit on my electricity bill?
Timing & Method of Receipt
Calculation Specifics
- What are the different equations for each type of industry?
- What electricity data is used to calculate my CIAC?
- What if my business had a change of operations, change of ownership, or went out of business? Will I still get my CIAC?
- Which years of data will the CPUC use to calculate my credit?
- What if my business recently moved? How will I get my CA Industry Assistance EITE credit?
- What is a “MRR” facility?
- How is my facility identification different from my Service Agreement or Premise identification?
- How is the CIAC calculated? Can I get help to figure out how I got this credit amount?
Interaction with the CCC