Kan. Agrees to Equalize Westar Rates Oct 27, 2009
Kansas regulators on Monday approved the consolidation of the rates paid by customers in Westar Energy Inc.'s northern and southern divisions. In its order, the Kansas Corporation Commission noted that it has supported equalizing rates for customers receiving the same type of services in the two divisions since Topeka, Kan. (ABC News -- Wire)
Matching Gifts Oct 21, 2009
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Rate increase boosts Westar's earnings Aug 8, 2009
Westar Energy earnings surge on rate increase - Wichita Business Journal ... Westar Energy earnings surge on rate increase. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Meter Reading Profiles & Best Practices 2009: A Benchmark Study Aug 7, 2009
Several utilities have already announced filing letters of intent for grant applications of matching funds, including Westar Energy, Delmarva Power, Atlantic City Electric, and PEPCO.. Clearly the meter reading organization is evolving with the introduction of automation. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Westar gets KDHE diesel emission funds Jul 31, 2009
The grant to install emission-removal equipment on our trucks is a natural extension of Westar Energy s environmental stewardship mission, Kelly Harrison, Westar s vice president of transmission operations and environmental services, said in a release. The money is part of the $4 million KDHE received as part of the stimulus package to help reduce diesel emissions. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Wellness coalition names Working Well winners Jul 22, 2009
The coalition says Westar Energy and Royal Caribbean were selected based on their extensive range of program services for their employees as well as high participation rates in wellness programs ... Meanwhile, Westar Energy executives created a 10-minute video providing personal messages on health and wellness. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Westar to apply for smart grid grant Jul 17, 2009
I believe it s very important, says Kevin Heimiller, director of advanced metering and infrastructure for Westar Energy. It give us the ability to get down to the consumer level. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Sebelius Headed For Senate Confirmation Apr 3, 2009
They are the Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund, Westar Energy Inc., Kronos Worldwide Inc. and NL Industries Inc.. The latter two companies manufacture titanium dioxide, an ingredient in cosmetics and milk, both of which are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, which is part of HHS.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Some conflict-of-interest statements reveal more than others Mar 17, 2009
Between 10,001 and 100,000: American Capital Strategies, DuPont de Nemours (plastics and rubber), ATntier Communications Corp., Exxon Mobil, Hawaiian Electric Industries, Hospira (biotechnology and drugs), International Business Machines, Microsoft, Montgomery Street Income, National Fuel Gas Co., Progress Energy, Royal Dutch Shell (oil and gas), Source Capital, Sovran Self Storage, Transamerica Income Shares, Verizon Communications, Westar Energy. Between 2,000 and 10,000: Apple, Ford Motor... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Investors shrugging off lack of dividends Mar 11, 2009
4 percent, and Westar Energy of Kansas, yielding almost 8 percent. For investors seeking dividends, Darst recommends ATlding 7. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Westar Energy cancels raises for execs Mar 11, 2009
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Major Indexes Set to Open Higher Feb 27, 2009
Calpine (), James River Coal (), Progressive (), Westar Energy () all report during the course of Friday's session. In the energy markets, oil was lower after some profit taking from Thursday's gains. (SmartMoney)
The loopy mendacity of Grover Norquist Feb 7, 2009
The lawsuit, filed by the Justice Department on behalf of the EPA, asks the court to order Westar Energy to install and operate appropriate air pollution control technology in order to substantially reduce sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions from the Jeffrey Energy Center. The United States also seeks civil penalties up to the maximum amount authorized by law, as well as actions by the energy provider to mitigate the adverse effects alleged to have been caused by the... (Salon)
