Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On November 8, 2012, we issued a press release announcing our earnings for the period ended September 30, 2012. A copy of our November 8, 2012 press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. We are also including our 2012 Third Quarter Earnings Package, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. Following our 2012 Third Quarter Earnings Package, and included as part of Exhibit 99.2, is a copy of our "2013 Earnings Drivers." This information is available to the public on our website, http://www.WestarEnergy.com. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by us under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 8, 2012 Exhibit 99.2 2012 Third Quarter Earnings Package

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