22112 Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating electric power transmission systems, controlling (i.e., regulating voltages) the transmission of electricity, and/or distributing electricity. The transmission system includes lines and transformer stations. These establishments arrange, facilitate, or coordinate the transmission of electricity from the generating source to the distribution centers, other electric utilities, or final consumers. The distribution system consists of lines, poles, meters, and wiring that deliver the electricity to final consumers.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS descriptions.

When to use a different code

Census classifies these close-sounding activities somewhere else. Businesses mainly engaged in:

• Establishments primarily engaged in generating electric energy are classified in Industry 22111, Electric Power Generation.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS cross-references.

Codes in 22112

• 221121Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control
• 221122Electric Power Distribution