Westar Energy Inc is an electric utility company serving more than 700,000 customers in Kansas. The company is headquartered in Topeka, Kansas and has been providing electricity to Kansans for over 100 years. Westar Energy operates a fleet of power plants generating electricity through a mix of coal, natural gas, wind, and solar energy. The company's transmission and distribution system spans over 35,000 miles across the state, delivering reliable and affordable electricity to homes and businesses. Westar Energy is committed to investing in renewable energy and has set a goal to reduce its carbon footprint by 80% by 2050. The company also offers energy efficiency programs to help customers save on their energy bills and reduce their environmental impact.
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Westar Energy Inc's energy comes from wind, coal, and natural gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of Westar Energy Inc's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 44%. Natural Gas provides 2% of Westar Energy Inc's electricity.
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The average electricity rate for Westar Energy Inc customers is 12.53 cents/kWh. Westar Energy Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| TIME OF USE | TOU | 8¢ to 29¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 728¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE TWO-PERIOD | TOU | 9¢ to 29¢ |
| Residential Standard Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE | TOU | 9¢ to 905¢ |
In 2021, the average Westar Energy Inc customer lost electricity for 2 times for about 208 minutes each. In total, the average Westar Energy Inc customer had their electricity out for about 350 minutes during the whole year.
Credited to customer's next bill at the retail rate if system began operating before July 1, 2014 and at the average cost rate if system began operating on or after July 1, 2014; NEG expires on March 31 each year