As of December 31, 2009 the major credit rating agencies rate the Companies' securities as follows:

Great Plains Energy	Moody's Investors Service	Standard and Poors
Outlook	Negative	Negative
Corporate Credit Rating	-	BBB
Preferred Stock	Ba1	BB+
Senior Unsecured Debt	Baa3	BBB-
KCP&L
Outlook	Negative	Negative
Senior Secured Debt	A3	BBB+
Senior Unsecured Debt	Baal	BBB
Commercial Paper	P-2	A-3
GMO
Outlook	Negative	Negative
Senior Unsecured Debt (a)	Baa3	BBB
Debt Issued and Outstanding

^(a) reflects Great Plains Energy guarantee

These ratings reflect the current views of these rating agencies and no assurances can be given that these ratings will continue for any given period of time. The Companies view maintenance of strong credit ratings as being extremely important; however, and to that end, an active and ongoing dialogue is maintained with the agencies with respect to the Companies' results of operations, financial position, and future prospects.