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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Board of Directors
UtiliCorp United Inc.
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated February 1,
2000, included in UtiliCorp United Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1999, and to all references to our firm included in this registration
statement.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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Arthur Andersen LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
January 3, 2001
