You’ve been asking, so Westar Energy is going to answer.

Based on the amount of comments and questions on our recent stories about smart meters, we’re hosting a live chat with Hal Jensen, director of Westar Energy’s SmartStar program. The chat will be held on LJWorld.com from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19.

Jensen will answer questions about the SmartStar program and the installation of smart meters in Lawrence.

But you don’t have to wait until then to submit a question. Log on to ljworld.com/chats and submit a question in advance. You can also read transcripts of past chats and see more upcoming chats.

Do you have an idea for a live chat? Email it to wmathews@ljworld.com.