Electric power generation, transmission and distribution
What this code covers
Use this group for electric power generation, transmission and distribution when the main activity includes Production of electricity from non-renewable sources and Production of electricity from renewable sources. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
- This group includes the generation of electric power, transmission from generating facilities to distribution centres and distribution to end users. Trade and storage of electric power are also included.
- separate production and distribution of steam and heat, see 35.3
- activities of electric power brokers or agents that arrange the sale of electricity via power distribution systems operated by others, see 35.4
- Compare with 35.3, 35.4, 35.2 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - This group includes the generation of electric power, transmission from generating facilities to distribution centres and distribution to end users. Trade and storage of electric power are also included.
- - separate production and distribution of steam and heat, see 35.3
- - activities of electric power brokers or agents that arrange the sale of electricity via power distribution systems operated by others, see 35.4
- - Production of electricity from non-renewable sources
- - Production of electricity from renewable sources
- - Transmission of electricity
- - Distribution of electricity
- - Separate production and distribution of steam and heat
- - Activities of electric power brokers or agents that arrange the sale of electricity via power distribution systems operated by others
What is NACE 35.1 used for?
Use NACE 35.1 for electric power generation, transmission and distribution when the main activity matches this scope: Use this group for electric power generation, transmission and distribution when the main activity includes Production of electricity from non-renewable sources and Production of electricity from renewable sources. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 35.1?
Typical examples include Production of electricity from non-renewable sources, Production of electricity from renewable sources, and Transmission of electricity.
When might 35.1 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to separate production and distribution of steam and heat, see 35.3 and activities of electric power brokers or agents that arrange the sale of electricity via power distribution systems operated by others, see 35.4.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 35.1?
Compare 35.1 with 35.3 Steam and air conditioning supply, 35.4 Activities of brokers and agents for electric power and natural gas, and 35.2 Manufacture of gas, and distribution of gaseous fuels through mains when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this group for the broader activity area of steam and air conditioning supply, including Steam and air conditioning supply. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for the broader activity area of activities of brokers and agents for electric power and natural gas, including Activities of brokers and agents for electric power and natural gas. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for manufacture of gas, and distribution of gaseous fuels through mains when the main activity includes Manufacture of gas and Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for production of electricity from non-renewable sources when the main activity includes Operation of generation facilities that produce electricity from non-renewable sources (e.g. natural gas, coal and other fossil fuels), and from emission-free non-renewable sources (e.g. nuclear). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for production of electricity from renewable sources when the main activity includes Operation of generation facilities that produce electricity from renewable sources (e.g. gaseous biofuels, hydropower, on-shore and off-shore wind power, photovoltaic solar energy, thermal solar energy, geothermal energy, and tide, wave and ocean energy). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for transmission of electricity when the main activity includes Operation of high-voltage transmission systems that convey electricity from the generation facility to the distribution system. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for distribution of electricity when the main activity includes Operation of high-voltage, medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution systems (e.g. lines, poles, meters and wiring), which convey electric power received from the generation facility or the transmission system to the end user and Rental and leasing of electricity distribution networks. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for the broader activity area of electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, including Electric power generation, transmission and distribution, Manufacture of gas, and distribution of gaseous fuels through mains, and Steam and air conditioning supply. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Rev. 2 code 35.1 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 35.1 Electric power generation, transmission and distribution, 35.4 Activities of brokers and agents for electric power and natural gas.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.