conference call isn't until the 24th. WESTAR ENERGY SCHEDULES CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS 2011 RESULTS TOPEKA, Kan., Feb. 1, 2012 – On Feb 23, 2012, Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) plans to release fourth-quarter and year end 2011 earnings after market close. On Friday Feb. 24, 2012, the company plans to host its quarterly conference call and audio webcast to discuss the operating results. Event: Westar Energy Year End 2011 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Date: Feb. 24, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern (9:00 a.m. Central) Location: 1) Phone conference call at 800-638-4817, participant code 56020630 or 2) Log on to the webcast at http://www.WestarEnergy.com In conjunction with the earnings release and conference call, the company plans to post on its website supplemental financial information related to fourth quarter and year end performance. The materials will be available under Supplemental Materials in the Investors section of the company website at http://www.WestarEnergy.com. A replay of the conference call will be available from about 12:00 p.m. Eastern Feb. 24 through Mar. 5 at 888-286-8010, conference ID #50400149. The replay also will be available on the Westar Energy website at http://www.WestarEnergy.com.