Westar Energy Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Results

On Feb. 29, 2008, Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) will release fourth quarter and year end 2007 earnings before market open. Bill Moore, Westar Energy president and chief executive officer, will host a conference call and audio Webcast at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (9 a.m. Central).

 Event:     Westar Energy Year End 2007 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Date:      Feb. 29, 2008 Time:      10 a.m. Eastern (9 a.m. Central) Location:  1) Phone conference call at 888-680-0860, participant code               11864786 or            2) Log on to the Webcast at http://www.WestarEnergy.com 

Please use the following link to pre-register and view important information about this conference call. Pre-registering is not mandatory but is recommended as it will provide you immediate entry into the call and will facilitate the timely start of the call. Pre-registration takes only a few minutes and you may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time. To pre-register please go to: https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PTT4WMWGA

You may also register at the Investors page on the Westar Energy Web site at http://www.WestarEnergy.com. Alternatively, you may be placed into the call by an operator by calling the number provided above at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time.

A replay of the conference call will be available from about noon Eastern Feb. 29 through March 7 at 888-286-8010, conference ID #50182227. The replay also will be available on the Westar Energy Web site at http://www.WestarEnergy.com.

Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) is the largest consolidated electric utility in Kansas, providing electric service to more than 674,000 customers in the state. Westar Energy has about 6,100 megawatts of electric generation capacity and operates and coordinates more than 33,000 miles of electric distribution and transmission lines.

For more information about Westar Energy, visit us on the Internet at http://www.WestarEnergy.com.

 Media contact: Erin La Row communications representative Phone: 316-261-6829 Email Contact  Investor contact: Bruce Burns director, investor relations Phone: 785.575.8227 Email Contact

SOURCE: Westar Energy, Inc.