221 Utilities
Industries in the Utilities subsector provide electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage treatment and disposal through a permanent infrastructure of lines, mains, and pipes. Establishments are grouped together based on the utility service provided and the particular system or facilities required to perform the service.
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221 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
Subcategories of 221 Utilities
- 2211Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in generating, transmitting, and/or distributing electric power. Establishments in this industry group may perform one or more of the following activities: (1) operate generation facilities that produce electric energy; (2) operate transmission systems that convey the electricity from the generation facility to the distribution system; and (3) operate distribution systems that convey electric power received from the generation facility or the transmission system to the final consumer.
- 2212Natural Gas Distribution
This industry comprises: (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating gas distribution systems (e.g., mains, meters); (2) establishments known as gas marketers that buy gas from the well and sell it to a distribution system; (3) establishments known as gas brokers or agents that arrange the sale of gas over gas distribution systems operated by others; and (4) establishments primarily engaged in transmitting and distributing gas to final consumers. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 2213Water, Sewage and Other Systems
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in: (1) operating water treatment plants and/or water supply systems; (2) operating sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities; or (3) providing steam, heated air, or cooled air.
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 221?
- NAICS 2022 221 is "Utilities". Industries in the Utilities subsector provide electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage treatment and disposal through a permanent infrastructure of lines, mains, and pipes. Establishments are grouped together based on the utility service provided and the particular system or facilities required to perform the service.
- What does NAICS 2022 221 include?
- 221 Utilities contains 3 direct subcategories: 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution; 2212 Natural Gas Distribution; 2213 Water, Sewage and Other Systems.
- How does NAICS 2022 221 map to other classification systems?
- 221 Utilities has equivalents in Utility Energy Sources (due_fossil, due_nuclear, due_renew); Utility Grid Regions (dug_region, dug_voltage). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NAICS 2022 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 221?
- 221 Utilities sits under 221 Utilities in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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