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Hydroelectric Power Generation

Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation

Nuclear Electric Power Generation

Other Electric Power Generation

Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control

Electric Power Distribution

Natural Gas Distribution

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

Sewage Treatment Facilities

Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply

Hydroelectric Power Generation

Description: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating hydroelectric power generation facilities. These facilities use water power to drive a turbine and produce electric energy. The electric energy produced in these establishment is provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.

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Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation

Description: 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 are provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.

Examples: N/A

Nuclear Electric Power Generation

Description: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating nuclear electric power generation facilities. These facilities use nuclear power to produce electric energy. The electric energy produced in these establishments are provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.

Examples: N/A

Other Electric Power Generation

Description: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating electric power generation facilities (except hydroelectric, fossil fuel, nuclear). These facilities convert other forms of energy, such as solar, wind, or tidal power, into electrical energy. The electric energy produced in these establishment is provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.

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Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control

Description: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating electric power transmission systems and/or controlling (i.e., regulatory voltage) the transmission of electricity from the generating source to distribution centers or other electric utilities. The transmission system includes lines and transformer stations.

Examples: N/A

Electric Power Distribution

Description: This U.S. industry comprises electric power establishments primarily engaged in either (1) operating electric power distribution systems (i.e., consisting of lines, poles, meters, and wiring) or (2) operating as electric power brokers or agents that arrange the sale of electricity via power distribution systems operated by others.

Examples: N/A

Natural Gas Distribution

Description: This industry comprises: (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating gas distribution systems (e.g., mains, meters); (2) establishments known as gas marketers that buy gas from the well and sell it to a distribution system; (3) establishments known as gas brokers or agents that arrange the sale of gas over gas distribution systems operated by others; and (4) establishments primarily engaged in transmitting and distributing gas to final consumers.

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Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating water treatment plants and/or operating water supply systems. The water supply system may include pumping stations, aqueducts, and/or distribution mains. The water may be used for drinking, irrigation, or other uses.

Examples: N/A

Sewage Treatment Facilities

Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities that collect, treat, and dispose of waste.

Examples: N/A

Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply

Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing steam, heated air, or cooled air. The steam distribution may be through mains.

Examples: N/A

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