SUGAR LAND--August 6, 2015--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The costs of two major projects by Westar Energy Incorporated (NYSE:WR) (Topeka) were lower than expected, prompting Kansas's largest electricity provider to lower a rate hike request, the power utility's top executive said Wednesday. Industrial Info is tracking 18 active Westar Energy projects worth $285.65 million.

Within this article: Details on Westar Energy's quarter and projects, including a major transmission line in Kansas.

Additional companies: Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE:GXP), ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE:ITC)