Millions of Californians to Get Electricity Bill Refunds

Gov. Gavin Newsom extends the state’s cap-and-trade program, which provides utility customers a small refund twice each year.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills to continue the state's cap-and-trade program. Gov. Gavin Newsom

More than 11.5 million California households will get refunds on their October electric bills, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Sept. 24.

The California Climate Credit, which began in 2014, will provide more than $700 million for residential electric bills and $60 million for qualifying small business customers.