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NAICS 221122: Electric power distribution

NAICS 221122 is the industry code for electric power distribution. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for energy services and start your application when you are ready.

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What 221122 covers

Businesses classified here deliver electricity to homes and businesses over local distribution systems, including electric cooperatives and municipal utilities.

Included in this code

  • Electric distribution utilities
  • Rural electric cooperatives
  • Municipal electric systems
  • Retail electricity providers

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Businesses that use 221122

Rural electric cooperativeMunicipal light departmentRetail power marketer

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 221122 the right code for an electric distribution utility?

Yes, if your business delivers electricity to end customers. The code for transmission operators is 221121. 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 221122?

The SBA size standard for 221122 is 1,100 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 electric distribution utilities 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 221122 cover?

Electric power distribution. 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 221122 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 221122?

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.