Standards of Conduct
Pursuant with 18 CFR Section 37 and Section 358 , Westar is posting its Standard of Conduct written procedures. Westar Energy SOC
In response to FERC Order 2004, Westar has submitted a plan to the commission for implementing the new rules. A copy of the plan can be viewed by selecting ORDER 2004 PLAN.
Westar Energy has also released the following memo to help clarify what information can be released to the transmission and distribution operators. Information Release Memo
Westar Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have reached a settlement regarding FERC’s investigation into energy trades made in 2002 involving Cleco Corp., information sharing between the Westar’s transmission and wholesale functions and certain postings regarding a business manager’s activities and other matters on Westar’s OASIS website, which contains transmission information.
In its Stipulation and Agreement approving the agreement, FERC said, “Staff found no actionable violations by Westar resulting from such trades.” As part of the agreement, Westar Energy will follow a three-year Compliance Plan to ensure compliance with FERC rules. No fines were levied. The settlement was neither a finding of wrongdoing by FERC nor an admission by Westar.
The Integrity Hotline is a confidential outlet for employees, vendors and others to express concerns regarding possible problems. The toll-free hotline number is 1-877-248-1184. The hotline fields calls concerning:
Questionable accounting or auditing matters
Dishonest or improper conduct
Other possible infractions or violations of law
Violations or concerns regarding the FERC Standards of Conduct
Employees, vendors and others wishing to express concerns about Westar's compliance with the FERC Standards of Conduct also have the option of contacting FERC directly at the FERC Enforcement Hotline toll-free 1-888-889-8030 or by email at hotline@ferc.gov. The Westar Energy Code of Business Conduct and Ethics clearly outlines business practices focusing on honest business practices with customers, shareholders, employees and vendors.
Questions concerning the Standards can be addressed to: