2022 NAICS industry group in sector 22 Utilities

2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution

NAICS 2211 is the US industry code for electric power generation, transmission and distribution. It covers establishments primarily engaged in generating, transmitting, and/or distributing electric power.

Official definition

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in generating, transmitting, and/or distributing electric power. Establishments in this industry group may perform one or more of the following activities: (1) operate generation facilities that produce electric energy; (2) operate transmission systems that convey the electricity from the generation facility to the distribution system; and (3) operate distribution systems that convey electric power received from the generation facility or the transmission system to the final consumer.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS descriptions.

Codes in 2211

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