CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program
The CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP) supports emissions reductions and industrial competitiveness by providing incentives for cleaner industrial operations that meet a world-leading low-carbon emissions benchmark. The level of incentive payment is based on the performance of each industrial operation.
Last updated: May 2021
On this page:
- How the program works
- Who is eligible?
- How to apply
- CIIP 2021 benchmarks and thresholds
- CIIP 2021 application reporting guidance documents and calculators
How the program works
Emissions intensity benchmarks have been set for the majority of B.C.’s industry sectors.
If an industrial facility has an emissions intensity that is below the emissions benchmark for that sector, it may be eligible to receive a payment equal to the amount of incremental carbon tax (i.e. above $30 per tonne CO2e) paid in the previous year.
Operations that have low emissions but do not fully meet the low-carbon benchmark for their sector may still be eligible for a partial incentive on a sliding scale, if they meet an eligibility threshold.
Who is eligible?
The CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program is open to businesses that emit more than 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per year and/or those that report under the Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act, that have taken all reasonable measures to comply with the requirements under the Act. Sectors, listed in the table below, are NOT eligible for the program.
| Sector | Facility Type | NAICS* Code | CIIP Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | Natural Gas Distribution | 221210 | Not eligible |
| Waste Treatment | Sewage Treatment Facilities | 221320 | Not eligible |
| Waste Treatment | Waste Treatment and Disposal | 562210 | Not eligible |
| Electricity | Fossil fuel electric power generation | 221112 | Not eligible |
| Electricity | Electric bulk power transmission and control | 221121 | Not eligible |
| Electricity | Electricity import operations | Not eligible | |
| Electricity | Hydro electric power generation facilities | 221111 | Not eligible |
| Electricity | Other Electric power generation facilities | 2211119 | Not eligible |
* North American Industry Classification System
How to apply
Applications for the CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program are due July 31, 2021. To apply:
- Submit your GHG emission report by May 31, 2021, through the Single Window Reporting System.
- Submit your CIIP application by July 31, 2021 through the CIIP Web Application.
To learn more about the CIIP program refer to the General Application Reporting Guidance (PDF, 451KB). For sector-specific guidance, refer to the CIIP 2021 Application Reporting Guidance Documents and Calculators below.
For questions, please email GHGregulator@gov.bc.ca.
GGIRCA Bulletins
Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act (GGIRCA) Bulletins contain important legal information that may be relevant for your emission report. Bulletins are published and amended regularly on the Bulletins, Legislation and Guidance webpage.
*Thresholds are confidential for sectors with few facilities to protect production information
