{"data":{"id":"us-in/ic-8-1-30.3-0.5","jurisdiction":"us-in","citation":"IC 8-1-30.3-0.5","heading":"Acquired utility assets; incentive mechanisms for utility companies; commission authorization and required findings","body":"Sec. 0.5. (a) To encourage the consolidation of utility companies under this chapter, the commission shall consider and authorize mechanisms:\n(1) outside of a general rate case; and\n(2) in addition to the inclusion of a cost differential in a utility company's rate base under section 5 of this chapter;\nto allow utility companies to integrate into their systems, invest in, and earn on acquired utility assets.\n(b) The commission shall authorize a mechanism under subsection (a) if the commission finds that the proposed mechanism is just and reasonable and in the public interest.\n(c) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.","path":["TITLE 8. UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION","ARTICLE 1. UTILITIES GENERALLY","Chapter 30.3. Acquisition of Distressed Water or Wastewater Utilities"],"source_url":"https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_8.html#8-1-30.3-0.5","current_through":"2026","vintage":"2026","retrieved_at":"2026-10-04T20:08:46Z","sha256":"d9f5e4f2660dea66feb8167e116b7297d58f5a4540f8daa013a0e1df3c762a59","source_id":"us-in","stale":false,"prev":"us-in/ic-8-1-30-6","next":"us-in/ic-8-1-30.3-1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}