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NAICS 221121: Electric bulk power transmission and control

NAICS 221121 is the industry code for electric bulk power transmission and control. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for energy services and start your application when you are ready.

What 221121 covers

Businesses classified here run high voltage transmission lines that move bulk power from generators to distribution systems, including grid operators.

Included in this code

  • Bulk power transmission lines
  • Independent system operators
  • Transmission control centers

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Businesses that use 221121

Merchant transmission line ownerRegional grid operator

Financing for this trade

Utilities and system operators use long term debt secured by the system, capital expenditure lines and equipment financing, with smaller private operators using SBA 7(a) and 504. Lenders look at rate regulation, customer count and the condition of the system.

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Is 221121 the right code for an electric transmission operator?

Yes, if your business runs high voltage transmission lines or the grid. The code for power distribution to end customers is 221122. Pick the code that matches the activity earning most of your revenue, and use that same code on your tax return, loan applications and SBA forms so lenders see one consistent picture.

What is the SBA size standard for 221121?

The SBA size standard for 221121 is 950 employees. A business at or under that headcount, counting affiliates, is small for SBA loans such as 7(a) and 504 and for federal contracting set asides. Employees are averaged across all pay periods over the past 24 months, including part time and temporary staff.

What financing do transmission operators use?

Utilities and system operators use long term debt secured by the system, capital expenditure lines and equipment financing, with smaller private operators using SBA 7(a) and 504. Lenders look at rate regulation, customer count and the condition of the system. Lenders that already fund this trade move faster because they know how to read its cash cycle.

What does NAICS 221121 cover?

Electric bulk power transmission and control. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 22 Utilities, 221 Utilities, 2211 Electric power generation, transmission and distribution, 22112 Electric power transmission, control, and distribution.

What financing do NAICS 221121 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for energy services businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 221121?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.