Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-1-2.5-4

  • commission: refers to the Indiana utility regulatory commission. See Indiana Code 8-1-1-1
  • energy utility: means a public utility or a municipally owned utility within the meaning of IC 8-1-2-1, or a local district corporation or a general district corporation within the meaning of IC 8-1-13-23, engaged in the production, transmission, delivery, or furnishing of heat, light, or power. See Indiana Code 8-1-2.5-2
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
   Sec. 4. Section 5 or 6, or both, of this chapter do not apply to an energy utility unless the energy utility voluntarily submits a verified petition to the commission stating the energy utility’s election to become subject to such section or sections. A request for relief by an energy utility under section 5 of this chapter shall be limited to jurisdiction over the energy utility or its retail energy services, including rates, charges, or both. A request for relief by an energy utility under section 6 of this chapter shall be limited to approval of its energy services or the establishment of its rates and charges, or both.

As added by P.L.108-1995, SEC.3.