Exhibit 23-a CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on Form S-3 of our report dated January 31, 1996, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, on our audits of the consolidated financial statements of Kansas City Power & Light Company and Subsidiary. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts." /s/Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P. Kansas City, Missouri December 17, 1996