Standards of Conduct

Pursuant with 18 CFR Section 37 and Section 358 , Westar is posting its Standard of Conduct written procedures.  Westar Energy SOC

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

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.

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Questions concerning the Standards can be addressed to Westar's Standards of Conduct Chief Compliance Officer:

Dennis Reed

Chief Compliance Officer, Standards of Conduct

Director, Compliance and Tariffs

Westar Energy

(785)575-1633

dennis_l_reed@wr.com

Rev. 2/11/2009- Updated DLR