Analysis
NAICS 22112 is the 2022 NAICS industry for electric power transmission, control, and distribution, part of 2211 (Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution). Census lists 6 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 8,543 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 385,141 people at an average annual payroll of $132,658 per employee (95th percentile of national industries). 34% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
By establishments it ranks 1st of the 2 codes at this level within Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, with 67.1% of them.
Across its national industries Census lists 6 index entries; typical ones are electric power control and distribution of electric power.
It splits into 2 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 221122 (Electric Power Distribution) with 8,183.
For example, generating electric energy are classified in 22111 (Electric Power Generation) instead.
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, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
| The business mainly does | Use instead |
|---|---|
| Generating electric energy | 22111 Electric Power Generation |
Index entries (6)
- Electric power control
- Distribution of electric power