Sec. 0.5. (a) To encourage the consolidation of utility companies under this chapter, the commission shall consider and authorize mechanisms: (1) outside of a general rate case; and (2) in addition to the inclusion of a cost differential in a utility company's rate base under section 5 of this chapter; to allow utility companies to integrate into their systems, invest in, and earn on acquired utility assets. (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. (c) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.
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