Tallgrass Energy 8-K Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on FormS‑8 (No.333- 205717) of Tallgrass Energy GP, LP of our report dated February 26, 2016 relating to the financial statements of Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, which appears in this Current Report on Form 8‑K of Tallgrass Energy GP, LP.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Denver, Colorado

May 31, 2016