Exhibit 23.01 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our reports dated January 27, 1994 incorporated by reference or included in the Kentucky Utilities Company and KU Energy Corporation Form 10-K's for the year ended December 31, 1993 and our report dated June 9, 1994 included in the Kentucky Utilities Company Annual Report on Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 1993. /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP December 27, 1994 Chicago, Illinois 10