Westar Energy, Inc. · Topeka, KS United States ·(NYSE: WR)
Company Description
Phone: 785-575-6300
Fax: 785-575-1796
Rankings
- S&P 400
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This link will open in a new window Westar Energy wished upon a star, and the answer was -- "focus on power utility resources." Westar Energy has a generating capacity of more than 6,800 MW (mostly from fossil-fueled facilities) and serves 679,000 electricity customers in Kansas through its utility subsidiaries. Westar Energy supplies power to 366,000 retail customers in central and northeast Kansas, and subsidiary Kansas Gas and Electric (KGE) supplies power to 313,000 retail customers in south-central and southeastern Kansas. The company operates 35,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines. It supplies wholesale electric power to 35 cities in Kansas and four electric cooperatives that serve rural areas. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Westar Energy, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: WR Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $1,839.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 2,415 |
Westar Energy, Inc. Executives
29 executives listed for Westar Energy, Inc.'s Topeka, KS location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Charles Chandler | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director | William Moore | Network |
| EVP and COO | Douglas Sterbenz | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Westar Energy, Inc.
Sales are driven by demand from the construction, telecommunications, and hardware retailing industries. Profitability depends largely on merchandising and efficient inventory management. Large companies have wide distribution networks and may offer customers a broad selection of products and services. Small operators can compete successfully by stocking specialty products, stocking all of the parts their particular customers need, or delivering superior service. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $450,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Westar Energy, Inc. Competitors
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