Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, “service enhancement improvement” means an expenditure that is either of the following:

(1) Made, or to be made, by an eligible utility and related to:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-1-31.7-7

  • commission: refers to the Indiana utility regulatory commission. See Indiana Code 8-1-1-1
  • eligible utility: means :

    Indiana Code 8-1-31.7-3

(A) direct or indirect compliance with one (1) or more requirements; or

(B) installation of a new plant or equipment:

(i) that is not a replacement plant or equipment; and

(ii) that the commission determines is reasonable and appropriate to further health, safety, or environmental protection for the eligible utility’s customers, employees, or the public.

(2) Replacement of a plant or equipment to maintain existing health, safety, or environmental protection for the eligible utility’s customers, employees, or the public.

As added by P.L.137-2020, SEC.15.