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Westar Makes Rate Hike Request Official In Kansas

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Westar Energy Inc. is asking Kansas regulators to increase its electric rates by $20 million — the fourth increase requested this year by the Topeka utility.

Westar says the extra revenue would cover its investments in wind farms and a natural gas-fired power plant near Emporia.

Residential customers in Westar's northern division would see their monthly electric bills rise by an average $1.43. In the southern division, the average monthly increase for residential customers would be 71 cents. ...

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