How 2012 NAICS differs from 2007 NAICS
Several 2007 NAICS industries have been realigned into new 2012 industries . The 2012 NAICS also includes a comprehensive review of the manufacturing sector. This has resulted in the consolidation of over 20% of the total number of manufacturing industries from 2007. For specific examples of this change as well as other changes for 2012, see the 2012 to 2007 NAICS Concordance on the NAICS website. Alternative energy has been expanded (2012 first, then 2007) 221114 Solar Electric Power Generation 221119 Other Electric Power Generation - solar electric power generation 221115 Wind Electric Power Generation 221119 Other Electric Power Generation - wind electric power generation 221116 Geothermal Electric Power Generation 221119 Other Electric Power Generation - geothermal electric power generation 221117 Biomass Electric Power Generation 221119 Other Electric Power Generation - biomass electric power generation 221118 Other Electric Power Generation 221119 Other Electric Power Ge