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NAICS 221112
Fossil fuel electric power generation




2007 NAICS 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.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

  • Electric power generation, fossil fuel (e.g., coal, oil, gas)
  • Power generation, fossil fuel (e.g., coal, gas, oil), electric
 
 
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