NAICS Code 221122 — Electric Power Distribution
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 2 national industries under 22112 (Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution).
| Code | 221122 |
|---|---|
| Title | Electric Power Distribution |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 1,100 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises electric power establishments primarily engaged in either (1) operating electric power distribution systems (i.e., consisting of lines, poles, meters, and wiring) or (2) operating as electric power brokers or agents that arrange the sale of electricity via power distribution systems operated by others.
Is a business under 221122 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 221122 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 1,100 employees. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — employee count is averaged over the latest 24 months.
Where 221122 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 22 | Utilities |
| Subsector | 221 | Utilities |
| Industry Group | 2211 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution |
| NAICS Industry | 22112 | Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution |
| National Industry | 221122 | Electric Power Distribution |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
4911 | Electric Services |
4931 | Electric and Other Services Combined |
4939 | Combination Utilities, Not Elsewhere Classified |
Related National Industry codes
221121— Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control
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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.