NAICS Code 22111 — Electric Power Generation
NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 8 direct sub-codes.
| Code | 22111 |
|---|---|
| Title | Electric Power Generation |
| Level | NAICS Industry (5-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating electric power generation facilities. These facilities convert other forms of energy, such as water power (i.e., hydroelectric), fossil fuels, nuclear power, and solar power, into electrical energy. The establishments in this industry produce electric energy and provide electricity to transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.
Where 22111 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 22 | Utilities |
| Subsector | 221 | Utilities |
| Industry Group | 2211 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution |
| NAICS Industry | 22111 | Electric Power Generation |
Codes under 22111
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
221111 | Hydroelectric Power Generation |
221112 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation |
221113 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation |
221114 | Solar Electric Power Generation |
221115 | Wind Electric Power Generation |
221116 | Geothermal Electric Power Generation |
221117 | Biomass Electric Power Generation |
221118 | Other Electric Power Generation |
Related NAICS Industry codes
22112— Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.