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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004

OR

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number 1-7324

Kansas Gas and Electric Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

P.O. BOX 208

Wichita, Kansas 67201

(316) 261-6611

(Address, including Zip Code and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Registrant meets the conditions of General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) to Form 10-Q for certain wholly-owned subsidiaries and is therefore filing this form with a reduced disclosure format.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain matters discussed in this Form 10-Q are “forward-looking statements.” The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 has established that these statements qualify for safe harbors from liability. Forward-looking statements may include words like we “believe,” “anticipate,” “target,” “expect,” “pro forma,” “estimate,” “intend” and words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements describe our future plans, objectives, expectations or goals. Such statements address future events and conditions concerning:

What happens in each case could vary materially from what we expect because of such things as:

These lists are not all-inclusive because it is not possible to predict all factors. This report should be read in its entirety and in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. No one section of this report deals with all aspects of the subject matter and additional information on some matters that could impact our operations and financial results may be included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date such statement was made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement was made except as required by applicable laws or regulations.

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PART I. Financial Information

KANSAS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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KANSAS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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KANSAS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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KANSAS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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KANSAS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(Unaudited)

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Kansas Gas and Electric Company is a regulated electric utility incorporated in 1990 in the state of Kansas. Unless the context otherwise indicates, all references in this Form 10-Q to “the company,” “KGE,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar words are to Kansas Gas and Electric Company. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Westar Energy, Inc. (Westar Energy) and we provide rate-regulated electric service, together with the electric utility operations of Westar Energy, using the name Westar Energy. We provide electric generation, transmission and distribution services to approximately 300,000 customers in south-central and southeastern Kansas, including the Wichita metropolitan area.

We own a 47% interest in the Wolf Creek Generating Station (Wolf Creek), a nuclear power plant located near Burlington, Kansas, and a 47% interest in Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC), the operating company for Wolf Creek.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

We prepare our condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 (2003 Form 10-K).

Use of Management’s Estimates

When we prepare our consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We evaluate our estimates on an on-going basis, including those related to bad debts, inventories, valuation of commodity contracts, depreciation, unbilled revenue, valuation of our energy marketing portfolio, intangible assets, income taxes, our portion of WCNOC’s pension and other post-retirement benefits, our asset retirement obligations including decommissioning of Wolf Creek, environmental issues and litigation. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Reclassifications

We have reclassified certain prior year amounts to conform with classifications used in the current-year presentation as necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements.

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Our previously filed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2003 presented cash flow activity related to our corporate owned life insurance (COLI) policies net in the Operating Activities section of our consolidated statement of cash flows. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, our consolidated statement of cash flows reports cash outflows associated with the portion of the premium payment that increases the cash surrender value of the COLI policies as an investing activity and the cash received from borrowings against the COLI policies as a financing activity. Accordingly, on our statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2003, we have decreased cash flows from operating activities by $37.7 million, increased cash flows used in investing activities by $19.6 million as it relates to cash outflows associated with the portion of the premium payment that increases the cash surrender value of the COLI policies, and increased cash flows from financing activities by $57.3 million as it relates to the cash received from borrowings against the COLI policies.

3. RATE MATTERS AND REGULATION — CURRENT STATUS OF THE DEBT REDUCTION PLAN

In August 2003, we began ratably recording a regulatory liability for rebates that will be paid to customers in 2005 and 2006. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2004, we have recorded a regulatory liability of $3.7 million for these rebates, which is included in other current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.

4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SALES PROGRAM

On July 28, 2000, Westar Energy and we entered into an agreement with WR Receivables Corporation, a wholly owned, bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity (SPE), to sell Westar Energy’s and our accounts receivable arising from the sale of electricity to the SPE. These transfers are accounted for as sales in accordance with SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities.” The SPE may sell up to $125 million of an undivided interest in our combined accounts receivable to a third-party conduit under various terms and conditions. The percentage ownership interest in receivables held by the third-party conduit will increase or decrease over time, depending on the characteristics of the SPE’s receivables, including delinquency rates and debtor concentrations. The agreement with the third-party conduit is renewable annually upon agreement by all parties. On July 21, 2004, the agreement was extended through July 19, 2005 on substantially similar terms.

The SPE receivable from WR Receivables Corporation represents our retained interests in the transferred receivables and is recorded at book value, net of allowances for bad debts. This approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the receivable. The SPE receivable is included in accounts receivable, net, on our consolidated balance sheets. The interests that we hold are included in the table below:

The outstanding balance of SPE receivables is net of $80.0 million at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 in undivided ownership interests sold by the SPE to the third-party conduit.

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The following table provides gross proceeds and repayments between the SPE and the third-party conduit. These amounts are provided for cash flow purposes and may not be reflective of accrual accounting. These items are recorded on the consolidated statements of cash flows in the “Accounts receivable, net” line of cash flows from operating activities.

5. INCOME TAXES

We recorded income tax expense of approximately $11.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to $5.8 million for the same period of 2003. We recorded income tax expense of approximately $12.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to expense of approximately $10.9 million for the same period of 2003. Under the effective tax rate method, we compute the tax related to year-to-date income, except for significant, unusual or extraordinary items, at an estimated annual effective tax rate. We individually compute and recognize, when the transaction occurs, income tax expense related to significant, unusual or extraordinary items.

6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES — EPA NEW SOURCE REVIEW

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting investigations nationwide to determine whether modifications at coal-fired power plants are subject to New Source Review requirements or New Source Performance Standards under Section 114(a) of the Clean Air Act (Section 114). These investigations focus on whether projects at coal-fired plants were routine maintenance or whether the projects were substantial modifications that could have reasonably been expected to result in a significant net increase in emissions. The Clean Air Act requires companies to obtain permits and, if necessary, install control equipment to remove emissions when making a major modification or a change in operation if either is expected to cause a significant net increase in emissions.

The EPA has requested information from Westar Energy under Section 114 regarding projects and maintenance activities that have been conducted since 1980 at the three coal-fired plants it operates. On January 22, 2004, the EPA notified Westar Energy that certain projects completed at Jeffrey Energy Center violated pre-construction permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act.

Westar Energy is in discussions with the EPA concerning this matter in an attempt to reach a settlement agreement. We expect that any settlement with the EPA could require Westar Energy and us to update or install emissions controls at Jeffrey Energy Center over an agreed upon number of years. Additionally, Westar Energy might be required to update or install emissions controls at its other coal-fired plants, pay fines or penalties, or take other remedial action. Together, these costs could be material. The EPA may refer the matter to the United States Department of Justice for it to consider whether to pursue an enforcement action. We believe that costs related to updating or installing emissions controls would qualify for recovery through rates. If Westar Energy is assessed a penalty as a result of the EPA’s allegation, the penalty could be material and may not be recovered in rates. We anticipate that a portion of any of these potential costs would be allocated to us.

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7. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in various legal, environmental and regulatory proceedings. We believe adequate provisions have been made and accordingly believe that the ultimate disposition of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. See also Note 6 for a discussion of alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.

8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Our cash management function, including cash receipts and disbursements, is performed by Westar Energy. An intercompany account is used to record receipts and disbursements between Westar Energy and us and between WR Receivables Corporation and us. The net amount payable to affiliates was approximately $83.7 million at June 30, 2004 and approximately $81.4 million at December 31, 2003 as reflected on our consolidated balance sheets.

Westar Energy provides all employees we use. Certain operating expenses have been allocated to us from Westar Energy. These expenses are allocated, depending on the nature of the expense, based on allocation studies, net investment, number of customers and/or other appropriate factors. We believe such allocation procedures are reasonable.

We declared and paid dividends to Westar Energy for the three months ended June 30, 2003 of $25.0 million. No dividends were paid during the three months ended June 30, 2004. We declared and paid dividends to Westar Energy for the six months ended June 30, 2004 of $25.0 million and for the six months ended June 30, 2003, we paid dividends of $50.0 million.

9. REFINANCING AND REDEMPTION OF DEBT

Long-term Debt

We refinanced a portion of our debt as follows:

Short-term Debt

On March 12, 2004, Westar Energy entered into a new revolving credit facility. The new revolving credit facility replaced a $150.0 million revolving credit facility Westar Energy entered into in 2002. The new credit facility matures on March 12, 2007 and will be used as a source of short-term liquidity. It allows Westar Energy borrowings up to an aggregate limit of $300.0 million, including letters of credit up to a maximum aggregate amount of $50 million. At June 30, 2004, Westar Energy had no outstanding borrowings and $4.7 million of letters of credit outstanding under the revolving credit facility. Prior to the closing of the new facility, Westar Energy repaid, with cash on hand, $1.0 million outstanding under the prior credit facility. All borrowings under the revolving credit facility are secured by our first mortgage bonds.

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10. INTERIM PENSION DISCLOSURE

The following table summarizes the net periodic costs for our 47% interest of the WCNOC pension and post-retirement plans.

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INTRODUCTION

We are a regulated electric utility in Kansas and a wholly owned subsidiary of Westar Energy. We provide rate-regulated electric service, together with the electric utility operations of Westar Energy, using the name Westar Energy. We produce, transmit and sell electricity at retail in Kansas under the regulation of the KCC and at wholesale in a multi-state region in the central United States and under the regulation of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Our goals are to improve our business by improving customer service, continuing to expand our wholesale sales, improving credit quality and improving our relationships with regulators, employees and other interested parties.

Key factors affecting our business in any given period include the weather, the economic well-being of our service territory, performance of our physical plant, conditions in the markets for fuel and wholesale electricity, impacts of regulation and the effects of public policy initiatives.

As you read Management’s Discussion and Analysis, please refer to our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes, which contain our operating results.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Our discussion and analysis of financial conditions and results of operations are based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” contains a summary of our significant accounting policies, many of which require the use of estimates and assumptions by management. The policies highlighted in our 2003 Form 10-K have an impact on our reported results that may be material due to the levels of judgment and subjectivity necessary to account for uncertain matters or susceptibility of matters subject to change.

Since December 31, 2003, we have not experienced any significant changes in our critical accounting estimates. For additional information on our critical accounting estimates, see our 2003 Form 10-K.

OPERATING RESULTS

We evaluate operating results based on income from operations. We have various classifications of sales, defined as follows:

Retail: Sales of energy made to customers for ultimate consumption, as defined in our retail tariffs. Retail sales include our residential, commercial and industrial customers.

Other retail: Includes public street and highway lighting net of revenues reserved for rebates to be paid to customers in 2005 and 2006.

Tariff-based wholesale: Includes the sales of electricity to electric cooperatives, municipalities and other electric utilities, the rate for which is generally based on cost as prescribed by FERC tariffs and changes in valuations of contracts that have yet to settle.

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Market-based wholesale: Includes sales of electricity to other wholesale customers, the rate for which is based on prevailing market rates as allowed by our FERC approved market-based tariff and changes in valuations that have yet to settle.

Energy marketing: Includes (1) market-based energy transactions unrelated to our generation or the needs of our regulated customers; (2) financially settled products and physical transactions sourced outside our control area; and (3) changes in valuations for contracts that have yet to settle that may not be recorded either in cost of fuel or tariff- or market-based wholesale revenues.

Network integration: Reflects a regional transmission organization network transmission tariff with the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) as described in more detail in our 2003 Form 10-K.

Other: Includes miscellaneous electric revenues.

Regulated electric utility sales are significantly impacted by, among other factors, rate regulation, customer conservation efforts, wholesale demand, the overall economy of our service area, the weather and competitive forces. Our wholesale sales are impacted by, among other factors, demand inside and outside our service territory, the cost of fuel and purchased power, price volatility and available generation capacity.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2003: Below we discuss our operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the results for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Changes in results of operations are as follows:

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The following table reflects changes in electric sales volumes, as measured by thousands of megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity. No sales volumes are shown for energy marketing or network integration. Energy marketing activities are unrelated to the electricity we generate.

Residential and commercial sales and sales volumes increased due to warmer weather in May 2004 as compared to May 2003. Total retail sales increased correspondingly but were partially offset by the accrual during the three months ended June 30, 2004 of rebates totaling $1.0 million. The rebates are to be paid to customers in 2005 and 2006 pursuant to the July 25, 2003 KCC order.

Market-based wholesale sales and sales volumes increased due primarily to favorable market opportunities. Energy marketing sales decreased in the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the same period of 2003 due to favorable changes in 2003 as compared to 2004 in the values of positions receiving mark-to-market accounting treatment in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended by SFAS Nos. 137, 138 and 149 (collectively, SFAS No. 133).

Two components comprise our fuel cost: actual fuel burned at the generating units we own and allocated net dispatch costs, which are costs allocated to us by Westar Energy. The expense for actual fuel burned at our generating units increased $2.0 million. Increases in the unit cost of fuel caused 69% of the increase in fuel expense due primarily to an increase in the average price of oil. Increases in the quantity of fuel we used account for the remainder of the increase in fuel expense. This was due primarily to an increase in the amount of coal we used in one of our base load coal units reflecting the timing of scheduled maintenance activities between the two periods. The decline in the allocated net dispatch costs more than offset the increase in the cost of fuel and caused the net decrease for fuel used for generation reported in the table above.

Purchased power expense increased due to higher average market prices during the three months ended June 30, 2004. The average market price increased approximately 32% compared to the 2003 period while the actual volume of purchases decreased slightly.

Operating and maintenance expenses increased primarily as a result of the timing of maintenance outages at various generating units and increased customer service expense associated with maintenance of our distribution system. While generating units typically have planned maintenance outages, the timing of outages varies from year to year. This can cause maintenance expense to vary during a three month period as compared to the same period in the prior year. During the three months ended June 30, 2004, increased maintenance of our generating units accounted for 65% of the increase in operating and maintenance expenses. The increase in customer service expenses accounted for 30% of the increase in total operating and maintenance expenses. Customer service expenses increased due primarily to increased staffing levels and higher costs associated with the termination of portions of the ONEOK shared services agreement as discussed in Note 18, “Related Party Transactions – Termination of Shared Services Agreement” in our 2003 Form 10-K.

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2003: Below we discuss our operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the results for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Changes in results of operations are as follows: