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- September 2006 – Westar announces plans to build new 345 kV transmission line from Wichita to Hutchinson to Salina
- October 2006 – Westar Energy partners with Apogee Interactive to provide energy calculators on Website.
- March 2007 – Westar Energy breaks ground on Emporia Energy Center. A natural gas-fired peaking plant.
- April 2007 – CEO Jim Haines announces retirement and successor William Moore.
- August 2007 – Westar announces plans to spend $465 million to upgrade environmental controls and Jeffrey Energy Center.
- October 2007 – Westar Energy launches Kansas' largest wind energy program.
- December 2007 – Ice Storm becomes largest in Westar history and estimated costs at $73 – $85 million.
- August 2009 – Westar applies for smart grid project for smart meters in Lawrence.
- December 2009 – "Westar" Celebrates 100 years of electric service in Kansas.
- May 2011 – CEO William Moore announces retirement and successor Mark Ruelle.
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