Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 221112 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating fossil fuel powered electric power generation facilities. These facilities use fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, or gas, in internal combustion or combustion turbine conventional steam process to produce electric energy. The electric energy produced in these establishments is provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Fossil fuel electric power generation establishments operate facilities that convert coal, oil, or gas into electricity through internal combustion or combustion turbine processes for transmission and distribution systems. This code distinguishes fossil fuel facilities from those using alternative energy sources; hydroelectric facilities use water power, nuclear facilities use nuclear reactions, and renewable energy facilities use solar, wind, geothermal, or biomass sources. Establishments using other energy conversion methods fall under other electric power generation classifications.