Corporate Debt Ratings

As of June 30, 2008 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	Baa2	BBB-
KCP&L
Outlook	Negative	Negative **
Senior Secured Debt	A2	BBB
Senior Unsecured Debt	A3	BBB
Commercial Paper	P-2	A-3
** CreditWatch with negative implications

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.