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2009 Rate Consolidation Proposal

2008 annual report

Prairie Wind Transmission - Proposed 765-kV transmission line

Westar Energy's Comprehensive Energy Plan

Rose Hill to Oklahoma transmission line (updated 5/2/08)


June 17, 2009
Westar Energy contractors to remove brush created in restoration efforts
Westar Energy announced that crews will remove brush created as a result of their efforts to restore power to their customers following Monday night's storms.
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June 10, 2009
Westar Energy donates fans to the American Red Cross
Westar Energy Inc will deliver 100 fans to the American Red Cross Midway-Kansas Chapter, 1900 E. Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67214, on Thursday, June 11, 2009.
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June 2, 2009
Westar Energy files follow-up rate case for completed natural gas plant and wind farms
Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR) today filed with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) a limited rate case seeking recovery cost recovery for investments in the second phase of its Emporia Energy Center and two Westar-owned wind farms in kansas that were under construction but not in operation at the conclusion of the company's 2008 rate case.
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June 1, 2009
Falcon chick banding and adult peregrine falcon on display
Media is invited to Westar Energy's General Office, 818 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, on Tuesday, June 2, starting at noon, to see the banding of this year's peregrine falcon chick and to also view up close an adult peregrine from Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence.
Read the announcement   |   View Falcon Cam


June 1, 2009
Prairie Wind Transmission, ITC Great Plains reach agreement on construction of extra-high capacity transmission lines
Prairie Wind Transmission, LLC today announced an agreement with ITC Great Plains, LLC, Sunflower Electric Power Corporation and Mid-Kansas Electric Company regarding the segments of a proposed 765-kilovolt (kV) transmission project each company will construct in Kansas.
Read the announcement   |   Prairie Wind Transmission homepage


May 29, 2009
Kansas Corporation Commission approves update to Environmental Cost Recovery Rider to recover investments in environmental improvements at generation facilities
Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR) announced today that the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has approved an update to the Environmental Cost Recovery Rider (ECRR), following an audit and recommendation from KCC staff.
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News Releases

06/17/2009Westar Energy contractors to remove brush created in restoration efforts
06/10/2009Westar Energy donates fans to the American Red Cross 
06/05/2009Westar Energy donates fans to the American Red Cross
06/02/2009Westar Energy files follow-up rate case for completed natural gas plant and wind farms 
06/01/2009Prairie Wind Transmission, ITC Great Plains reach agreement on construction of extra-high capacity transmission lines
06/01/2009Falcon chick banding and adult peregrine falcon on display
05/29/2009Kansas Corporation Commission approves update to Environmental Cost Recovery Rider to recover investments in environmental improvements at generation facilities
05/22/2009Westar Energy to build transmission line near Potwin to support Transcanada's Keystone Pipeline
05/21/2009Westar Energy declares dividends
05/20/2009Environmental improvements at Westar Energy's Lawrence Energy Center to further reduce emissions
05/18/2009Westar Energy invites media to Jeffrey Energy Center on May 19 for plant tour of environmental projects
05/15/2009Westar Energy to webcast 2009 Annual Shareholder Meeting
05/13/2009Westar Energy celebrates completion of Lawrence Service Center renovation with open house May 14 
05/12/2009Westar Energy celebrates project success
05/08/2009Westar Energy announces $500 million reduction to 2010 and 2011 capital spending plans and releases first quarter 2009 results
05/06/2009Westar Energy donates wind turbine to Cloud County Community College
05/04/2009Westar Energy helping real estate agents go green
05/01/2009Westar Energy celebrates Emporia Energy Center's completion with open house May 5
04/30/2009Westar Energy's Green Team, CEO to plant trees in Chapman
04/27/2009Westar Energy to build transmission line to interconnect with line built by Nebraska Public Power District
04/21/2009Students to help retire incandescent light bulb as part of Earth Day events at Kansas Museum of History
04/20/2009Students to help retire incandescent light bulb as part of Earth Day at Sedgwick County Zoo
04/20/2009Westar Energy to build transmission lines near Hope to support Transcanada's Keystone Pipeline
04/17/2009Westar Energy to build transmission line, substations near Udall to support Transcanada's Keystone Pipeline
04/16/2009Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss first quarter 2009 results
04/09/2009Westar Energy, Renewable Energy Systems Americas celebrate completion of Central Plains Wind Farm
03/31/2009Westar Energy nearing end of storm restoration
03/28/2009Westar Energy continues restoration efforts
03/11/2009EEI honors Westar Energy with 'Emergency Recovery Award' for power restoration effort
03/11/2009Colwich Elementary students to celebrate reduced energy use
03/03/2009Westar Energy, BP Wind Energy celebrate completion of Flat Ridge I Wind Farm
02/27/2009Westar Energy announces 2008 results
02/25/2009Westar Energy increases dividend
02/12/2009Westar Energy looking for more renewable energy
02/04/2009Westar Energy responds to EPA/U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit
01/28/2009Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss fourth quarter and year-end 2008 results
01/28/2009Westar Energy crews assist neighboring utilities with power restoration following storm
01/06/2009Westar Energy makes matching gift to Project DESERVE Program
12/22/2008Phase one of new, high-capacity transmission line from northwest of Wichita to Salina complete
12/12/2008Prairie Wind Transmission Files Compromise Proposal to Buld Ultra-high Capacity Transmission Lines
12/04/2008FERC Approves Prairie Wind Transmission Request
11/05/2008Westar Energy's Green Team helps bring wind energy to Ell Saline High School
10/27/2008Westar Energy's EfficiencyWorks for Education Program kicks off in Topeka Tuesday at Lowman Hill Elementary
10/17/2008Westar Energy Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2008 Results
10/06/2008Westar Energy retail rate case and earnings update.
10/03/2008Westar Energy, Horizon Wind Energy and the Empire District Electric Company dedicate Meridian Way Wind Farm.
09/15/2008Westar Energy crews return from hurricane restoration efforts in Louisiana, more crews head off to help.
09/15/2008Westar Energy to build transmission line, substation near Basehor to support area's growing electrical needs
09/02/2008Westar Energy Crews will Assist Entergy with Power Restoration Following Hurricane Gustav
08/29/2008Westar Energy to build transmission line, substation near Atchison to support Transcanada's Keystone Pipeline.
08/29/2008Westar Energy declares dividend
08/26/2008Westar Energy to build transmission line, substation near Seneca to support Transcanada's Keystone Pipeline.
08/15/2008Westar Energy Green Team invites area youth to dove hunt.
08/11/2008Westar Energy Sulfur Dioxide Removal Project on First of Jeffrey Energy Center's Generating Units Fully Operational
08/08/2008Westar Energy Announces Decline in Second Quarter Earnings
08/01/2008Westar Energy Promotes Energy Efficiency, Safety during National Night Out Block Parties
07/22/2008Westar Energy's EfficiencyWorks to provide free compact fluorescent light bulbs at local energy drops.
07/21/2008Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss second quarter 2008 results.
07/21/2008Westar Energy donates fans to Atchison Salvation Army.
07/16/2008OGE, ETA announce plans to construct 765 kilovolt transmission line in Oklahoma to the Kansas border.
06/30/2008Westar Energy donates fans to southeast Kansas Social Service Agencies.
06/27/2008Westar Energy donates fans to the Salvation Army, Sedgwick County Senior Services.
06/23/2008Westar Energy, BP Alternative Energy North America plan to break ground for wind farm June 24th.
06/19/2008Westar Energy, Renewable Energy Systems Americas plan to break ground for wind farm June 20th.
06/16/2008Westar Energy's Green Team helps bring wind energy to Walton Elementary School.
06/09/2008Westar Energy celebrates its new Emporia Energy Center with ribbon cutting ceremony June 11
06/04/2008Falcon chick continues to mature
05/30/2008Westar Energy announces pricing of common stock
05/28/2008Westar Energy announces public offering of its common stock
05/28/2008Westar Energy Requests Increase in Electric Rates
05/19/2008Westar Energy announces agreement with Electric Transmission America to form new transmission company
05/15/2008Westar Energy declares dividend
05/12/2008Westar Energy to Webcast 2008 annual shareholders meeting
05/09/2008Westar Energy announces first quarter 2008 results
05/02/2008Westar Energy receives permission to build new transmission line; KCC selects route for 345 kV line
04/23/2008Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss first quarter 2008 results
04/09/2008Westar Energy, Horizon Wind Energy and the Empire District Electric Company plan to break ground for wind farm on April 11.
04/03/2008Westar Energy volunteers, students spruce up Pleasant Valley Middle School.
03/13/2008Power plant honored for safety and health practices
03/07/2008Westar Energy Green Team invites area youth to hunt turkey
02/29/2008Westar Energy Announces 2007 Results
02/22/2008Westar Energy publishes comprehensive energy plan
02/20/2008Westar Energy declares dividend
02/01/2008Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss fourth quarter and year end 2007 results
01/30/2008Westar Energy co-sponsors Institute for Electric Efficiency
01/18/2008Westar Energy estimates storm costs at about $73 million to $85 million
01/11/2008Westar Energy signs contracts with wind energy developers
01/09/2008Westar Energy honored for emergency storm restoration assistance
12/28/2007Westar Energy receives order on rate treatment for proposed investment in wind energy
12/20/2007Westar Energy completes storm-related power restoration
12/19/2007Westar Energy continues storm power restoration, cleanup
12/18/2007 Westar Energy enters final stages of restoring power following ice storm
12/17/2007Westar Energy refines restoration expectations
12/17/2007 Westar Energy to conduct news conference on restoration efforts in Manhattan area
12/16/2007Westar Energy adds Hutchinson to areas near completion
12/16/2007Westar Energy near completion in three divisions
12/16/2007Westar Energy adds Topeka to areas near completion
12/15/2007Westar Energy restoration work turns to more difficult, more localize outages
12/15/2007Westar Energy crews work through winter snow
12/14/2007Westar Energy encourages safety in wake of weather forecast
12/14/2007Westar Energy reminds public to watch for downed power lines
12/13/2007Westar Energy continues to restore power
12/12/2007Westar Energy crews continue restoration work (5 a.m. update)
12/12/2007Westar Energy battles ice in 185 communities
12/11/2007Westar Energy crews begin restoration work
12/11/2007Westar Energy crews continue restoration work
11/28/2007Congressman Jerry Moran tours Flint Hills Technical College
11/27/2007Westar Energy declares dividend
11/16/2007Westar Energy Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering
11/12/2007Westar Energy Announces Public Offering of its Common Stock
11/02/2007Westar Energy Announces Third Quarter 2007 Results
10/31/2007Westar Energy co-hosts 24th annual Lineman's Rodeo
10/26/2007Westar Energy employees prepare local house for Winter
10/25/2007Westar Energy helps put green back in Greensburg
10/19/2007Westar Energy volunteers, students spruce up Pleasant Valley Middle School
10/15/2007Westar Energy subsidiary Kansas Gas and Electric closes on $175 million of 6.53% First Mortgage Bonds due 2037
10/15/2007Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss third quarter 2007 results
10/01/2007Westar launches Kansas' largest wind energy program
09/10/2007Westar Energy Adopts Climate Change Policy
09/04/2007Westar Energy audit committee promotes Beasley to officer
08/30/2007Westar improvements to coal plant will cut air emissions
08/28/2007Westar Energy delares dividend
08/28/2007Westar Energy announces second quarter 2007 results
08/07/2007Westar Energy, KEPCo enter 38-year energy agreement
08/03/2007Westar Energy promotes energy efficiency, safety during National Night Out block parties
07/23/2007Westar Energy Power Plant celebrates prestigious award
07/19/2007Scheduled outage for Lancaster and surrounding rural areas
07/17/2007Westar Energy completes $100 million sale of common stock
07/13/2007Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss second quarter 2007 results
06/28/2007Falcon's first flight a success
06/27/2007Westar Energy realigns leadership team
06/25/2007Jeffrey Energy Center honored for safety and health practices
06/25/2007House move will cause outages along selected route in El Dorado and Butler County
06/22/2007Westar Energy to consolidate Wichita locations
06/14/2007Westar Energy Donates Fans to the Emporia Salvation Army
06/12/2007Westar Energy to conduct open houses for transmission line
06/11/2007Westar Energy donates fans to Southeast Kansas Social Service Agencies
06/08/2007Westar Energy restores power to Inman customers
06/04/2007Scheduled outage for Effingham and surrounding areas
06/01/2007Westar Energy teams with City of Topeka and neighborhood to plant trees
05/29/2007Westar Energy donates fans to the American Red Cross
05/18/2007Falcon Hatches at Westar Energy
05/17/2007Westar Energy Declares Dividend
05/17/2007Westar Energy Shareholders Re-elect Three Directors
05/16/2007Westar Energy receives permission to build new transmission line; KCC selects route for 345kV line
05/14/2007Westar Energy, employees assist communities with restoration efforts
05/11/2007Westar Energy prices %150 million of 6.10% First Mortgage Bonds due 2047
05/10/2007Westar announces $100 million public offering of First Mortgage Bonds due 2047
05/09/2007Westar Energy announces first quarter 2007 results
05/08/2007Westar Energy storm crews assist with power restoration in Central Kansas following recent tornadoes
05/07/2007Westar urges caution after weekend storms
04/26/2007Area students learn career opportunities at Westar Energy
04/25/2007Westar Energy Board Promotes William Moore to President and CEO; CEO James Haines Announces Retirement
04/18/2007Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss first quarter 2007 results
04/13/2007Westar Energy teams with Marshall Middle School to benefits Kansas Food Bank
04/10/2007Westar Energy to provide energy marketing services to Kelson Energy
04/06/2007Westar Energy to conduct open house for newly suggested transmission routes
04/05/2007Westar Energy offers credit card option for bill payment
04/05/2007Westar Energy to provide energy management services to Arkansas/Missouri Energy Pool
04/02/2007Westar Energy purchases Aquila's 8% leasehold interest in Jeffrey Energy Center
03/08/2007Westar Energy plans to break ground for energy center March 12
03/01/2007Westar Energy announces 2006 results
02/27/2007Westar Energy reschedules conference call to discuss 2006 results
02/26/2007Westar Energy request bids for renewable energy
02/13/2007Westar Energy plans conference call to discuss 2006 results
02/02/2007Westar Energy announces preliminary 2006 results
01/16/2007Westar Energy requests permission to build new transmission line
01/15/2007Westar Energy Crews Assist Neighboring Utilities with Power Restoration Following Winter Storm
01/02/2007Westar Energy Assists Western Kansas with Power Restoration Following Winter Storm
12/28/2006Westar Energy delays selection of site for base load coal plant
12/19/2006Westar Energy requests predetermination of peaking capacity
11/28/2006Westar Energy declares dividend
11/03/2006Westar Energy announces third quarter 2006 results
10/31/2006Westar Energy Completes Purchase of Power Plant
10/23/2006Westar Energy adds energy efficiency tools to web site
10/20/2006Westar Energy to host open houses regarding new transmission line
10/04/2006 Westar Energy announces energy management agreement
09/13/2006Westar Energy Audit Committee of the Board of Director announces promotion
09/07/2006 Westar Energy announces plans to build new transmission lines
09/05/2006Westar Energy announces changes in officer responsibilities
08/23/2006Westar Energy announces new officer appointments
08/23/2006Westar Energy Declares Dividend
08/22/2006Westar Energy chooses Lyon County location for new generating facility
08/09/2006Westar Energy announces second quarter 2006 results
07/20/2006Westar Energy sets second usage peak within week
07/18/2006Westar Energy sets new usage peak
07/14/2006Westar Energy plans conference call to discuss 2nd quarter 2006 results

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