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NAICS code 221117: Biomass Electric Power Generation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating biomass electric power generation facilities. These facilities use biomass (e.g., wood, waste, alcohol fuels) to produce electric energy. The electric energy produced in these establishments is provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.

SBA small-business size limit
550 staff

Is your company small for 221117?

The SBA limit is 550 employees average number of employees.

What 221117 covers

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  • Establishments primarily engaged in operating trash disposal incinerators that also generate electricity are classified in U.S. Industry 562213, Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators

Activities listed under 221117

  • Biomass electric power generation
  • Electric power generation, biomass
  • Power generation, biomass

Questions

What is NAICS code 221117?

NAICS 221117 is “Biomass Electric Power Generation”. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating biomass electric power generation facilities.

What businesses use NAICS code 221117?

Examples from the U.S. Census Bureau: Biomass electric power generation; Electric power generation, biomass; and Power generation, biomass.

What is not included in NAICS 221117?

Businesses mainly establishments primarily engaged in operating trash disposal incinerators that also generate electricity are classified in U.S. Industry 562213, Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 221117?

550 employees (average over the last 24 months), including affiliates. Source: 13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023.

What is the SIC code for NAICS 221117?

SIC codes 4911 (Electric Services, part), 4931 (Electric and Other Services Combined, part) and 4939 (Combination Utilities, NEC, part), from the U.S. Census Bureau concordances (1987 SIC → 2002 NAICS, carried to 2022 NAICS).

What is the IRS business code for NAICS 221117?

221000 (Utilities) on Schedule C, line B, from the IRS list of principal business codes. The IRS code covers NAICS 221111–221330.

How do I find government contracts for NAICS 221117?

Federal agencies put a NAICS code on each solicitation in SAM.gov, and some states and cities use NAICS codes too. Add 221117 to your SAM.gov registration and to your bid alerts; PublicBeam emails new bids for the codes you choose every morning.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS (public domain). PublicBeam is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau or any agency. Always check the NAICS code in the official notice before you bid.