North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 22111 is used by federal buyers for market research, set-aside size standards, and reporting. Official titles come from the Census Bureau NAICS structure.
Official definition
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.
- Official title
- Electric Power Generation
- Code level
- 5
- Open opportunities
- 1 open · 1 active
Excluded or separately classified activities
Official Census cross-references identify activities that belong under another North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
Installing solar panels or solar heating equipment--are classified in Industry Group 2382, Building Equipment Contractors.
Operating trash incinerators that also generate electricity--are classified in Industry 56221, Waste Treatment and Disposal; and
Source and edition
2022 NAICS Manual definition and reference material from the U.S. Census Bureau.