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ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SERVICING CRITERIA

Exhibit 33.2 ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SERVICING CRITERIA Management of The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly The Bank of New York), BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware (formerly BNYM (Delaware)) and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (formerly The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.), (collectively, the “Company”) is responsible for assessing the Company’s compliance with th

SERVICER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Exhibit 35.1 SERVICER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT The undersigned hereby certifies that she is the duly elected and acting Treasurer and Secretary of THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, a Kansas corporation, as servicer (the “Servicer”), under the Securitized Utility Tariff Property Servicing Agreement dated as of January 30, 2024 (the “Servicing Agreement”) between the Servicer and EMPIR

REPORT ON ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICING CRITERIA FORASSET-BACKED SECURTIIES OF THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, AS SERVICER

Exhibit 33.1 REPORT ON ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICING CRITERIA FORASSET-BACKED SECURTIIES OF THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, AS SERVICER The undersigned hereby certifies that she is the duly elected and acting Secretary and Treasurer of THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, a Kansas corporation, as servicer (the “Servicer”), under the Securitized Utility

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 34.1 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Empire District Bondco, LLC We have examined management’s assertion, included in the accompanying Report on Assessment of Compliance with Servicing Criteria for Asset-backed Securities of the Empire District Electric Company D/B/A Liberty, As Servicer, that The Empire District Electric Company D/B/A Liberty (the “Company”), compl

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 34.2 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Directors The Bank of New York Mellon BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.: We have examined The Bank of New York Mellon’s (formerly The Bank of New York), BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware’s (formerly BNYM (Delaware)) and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.’s (formerly

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number of issuing entity: 333-27481

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: January 30, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported) Commission File Number Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization IRS Employer Identification N

Securitized Utility Tariff Property Purchase and Sale Agreement between Empire District Bondco, LLC and The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty, as Seller, dated January 30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to a Current Report on Form 8-K of The Empire District Electric Company and Empire District Bondco, LLC (File Nos. 333-274815 and 333-274815-01) filed January 30, 2024, Exhibit 10.2)

Exhibit 10.2 SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT by and between Empire District Bondco, LLC, as Issuer and THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, as Seller Dated as of January 30, 2024    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitional Provisions 2 ARTICLE II CONVEYANCE OF SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIF

SERIES SUPPLEMENT

Exhibit 4.2 SERIES SUPPLEMENT This SERIES SUPPLEMENT dated as of January 30, 2024 (this “Supplement”), by and between Empire District Bondco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Issuer”), and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., a national banking association (“BANK”), in its capacity as indenture trustee (the “Indenture Trustee”) for the benefit of the Secured Parties unde

ATLANTA AUSTIN BANGKOK BEIJING BOSTON BRUSSELS CHARLOTTE DALLAS DUBAI HOUSTON LONDON LOS ANGELES MIAMI NEW YORK RICHMOND SAN FRANCISCO TOKYO TYSONS WASHINGTON, DC

Exhibit 99.1 January 30, 2024 To the Persons Listed on the Attached Schedule I Re: Federal Constitutional Issues related to The Empire District Electric Company Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds Opinion Recipients: We have served as counsel to The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty, a Kansas corporation (“Liberty”), in connection with the issuance and sale on the date hereof by Empire D

Securitized Utility Tariff Property Servicing Agreement between Empire District Bondco, LLC and The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty, as Servicer, dated January 30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to a Current Report on Form 8-K of The Empire District Electric Company and Empire District Bondco, LLC (File Nos. 333-274815 and 333-274815-01) filed January 30, 2024, Exhibit 10.1)

Exhibit 10.1 SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF PROPERTY SERVICING AGREEMENT by and between Empire District Bondco, LLC Issuer and THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, Servicer Acknowledged and Accepted by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Indenture Trustee Dated as of January 30, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 ARTICLE II AP

LAW OFFICES BRYDON, SWEARENGEN & ENGLAND PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

Exhibit 99.2 LAW OFFICES BRYDON, SWEARENGEN & ENGLAND PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION DAVID V.G. BRYDON (1937-2012) 312 EAST CAPITOL AVENUE BRIAN T. MCCARTNEY JAMES C. SWEARENGEN (Retired) P.O. BOX 456 SCOTT A. HAMBLIN WILLIAM R. ENGLAND, III JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI 65102-0456 JAMIE J. COX JOHNNY K. RICHARDSON TELEPHONE (573) 635-7166 ERIN L. WISEMAN CHARLES E. SMARR FACSIMILE (573) 635-0427 STEPHEN A.

Administration Agreement between Empire District Bondco, LLC and The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty, as Administrator, dated January 30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to a Current Report on Form 8-K of The Empire District Electric Company and Empire District Bondco, LLC (File Nos. 333-274815 and 333-274815-01) filed January 30, 2024, Exhibit 10.3)

Exhibit 10.3 ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT This ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT, dated as of January 30, 2024 (this “Administration Agreement”), by and between The EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A Liberty, a Kansas corporation (“Liberty”), as administrator (in such capacity, the “Administrator”), and Empire DIstrict Bondco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Issuer”). Capitalized terms used

Empire District Bondco, LLC, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Indenture Trustee and Securities Intermediary Dated as of January 30, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 4.1 Empire District Bondco, LLC, Issuer, and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Indenture Trustee and Securities Intermediary INDENTURE Dated as of January 30, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE 2 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 2 SECTION 1.02. Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act 2 SECTION 1.03. Rules of Construction 3 ARTIC

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: January 18, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported) Commission File Number Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization IRS Employer Identification N

EMPIRE DISTRICT BONDCO, LLC The Empire District Electric Company $305,490,000 SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF BONDS, SERIES 2024-A UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 1.1 Execution Copy EMPIRE DISTRICT BONDCO, LLC The Empire District Electric Company $305,490,000 SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF BONDS, SERIES 2024-A UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT January 18, 2024 To the Underwriters named in Schedule I hereto Ladies and Gentlemen: 1.             Introduction. Empire District Bondco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Issuer”), proposes to issue and sell

$305,490,000 Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds, Series 2024-A The Empire District Electric Company Sponsor, Depositor and Initial Servicer Central Index Key Number: 0000032689 Empire District Bondco, LLC Issuing Entity Central Index Key Number: 000199

TABLE OF CONTENTS  Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1)  Registration No: 333-274815 and 333-274815-01 PROSPECTUS $305,490,000 Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds, Series 2024-A The Empire District Electric Company Sponsor, Depositor and Initial Servicer Central Index Key Number: 0000032689 Empire District Bondco, LLC Issuing Entity Central Index Key Number: 0001994341 Tranche Principal Amount Offered Scheduled Final Payment Date Expected Weighted Average Life (Years) Final Maturity Date Interest Rate Initial Price to Public(1) Underwriting Discounts and Commissions Proceeds to Issuing Entity (Before Expenses) A-1 $ 180,490,000 1/1/2033 4.

SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT by and between Empire District Bondco, LLC, as Issuer THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, as Seller Dated as of January 30, 2024

Exhibit 10.2 SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT by and between Empire District Bondco, LLC, as Issuer and THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, as Seller Dated as of January 30, 2024    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitional Provisions 2 ARTICLE II CONVEYANCE OF SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIF

Empire District Bondco, LLC, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Indenture Trustee and Securities Intermediary Dated as of January 30, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 4.1 Empire District Bondco, LLC, Issuer, and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Indenture Trustee and Securities Intermediary INDENTURE Dated as of January 30, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE 2 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 2 SECTION 1.02. Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act 2 SECTION 1.03. Rules of Construction 3 ARTIC

AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT EMPIRE DISTRICT BONDCO, LLC Dated as of January 17, 2024

  Exhibit 3.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT   OF   EMPIRE DISTRICT BONDCO, LLC   Dated as of   January 17, 2024         TABLE OF CONTENTS   Page   ARTICLE I       GENERAL PROVISIONS     SECTION 1.01 Definitions 1       SECTION 1.02 Sole Member; Registered Office and Agent 2       SECTION 1.03 Other Offices 3       SECTION 1.04 Name 3       SECTION 1.05 Purpose; Nature of

SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF PROPERTY SERVICING AGREEMENT by and between Empire District Bondco, LLC THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, Acknowledged and Accepted by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Indenture Trustee

Exhibit 10.1 SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF PROPERTY SERVICING AGREEMENT by and between Empire District Bondco, LLC Issuer and THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, Servicer Acknowledged and Accepted by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Indenture Trustee Dated as of January 30, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 ARTICLE II AP

ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.3 ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT This ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT, dated as of January 30, 2024 (this “Administration Agreement”), by and between The EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A Liberty, a Kansas corporation (“Liberty”), as administrator (in such capacity, the “Administrator”), and Empire DIstrict Bondco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Issuer”). Capitalized terms used

SERIES SUPPLEMENT

Exhibit 4.2 SERIES SUPPLEMENT This SERIES SUPPLEMENT dated as of January 30, 2024 (this “Supplement”), by and between Empire District Bondco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Issuer”), and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., a national banking association (“BANK”), in its capacity as indenture trustee (the “Indenture Trustee”) for the benefit of the Secured Parties unde

Empire District Bondco, LLC (Issuing Entity) PRICING TERM SHEET $305,490,000 Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds, Series 2024-A

Free Writing Prospectus, dated January 18, 2024 Filed pursuant to Rule 433 under the Securities Act of 1933 Supplementing the Preliminary Prospectus, dated January 5, 2024 Registration Statement Nos.

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January 16, 2024 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

The Empire District Electric Company 602 S. Joplin Avenue Joplin, Missouri 64801

The Empire District Electric Company 602 S. Joplin Avenue Joplin, Missouri 64801 January 16, 2024 Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention:          Jason Weidberg, Office of Structured Finance Benjamin Meeks, Office of Structured Finance Re:              The Empire District Electric Company Empire District Bondco, LLC R

Empire District Bondco, LLC (Issuing Entity) Preliminary TERM SHEET $305,490,000 Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds, Series 2024-A

Free Writing Prospectus, dated January 11, 2024 Filed pursuant to Rule 433 under the Securities Act of 1933 Supplementing the Preliminary Prospectus, dated January 5, 2024 Registration Statement Nos.

QUESTIONS PRESENTED

Exhibit 99.3 LAW OFFICES BRYDON, SWEARENGEN & ENGLAND PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION DAVID V.G. BRYDON (1937-2012) 312 EAST CAPITOL AVENUE BRIAN T. MCCARTNEY JAMES C. SWEARENGEN (Retired) P.O. BOX 456 SCOTT A. HAMBLIN WILLIAM R. ENGLAND, III JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI 65102-0456 JAMIE J. COX JOHNNY K. RICHARDSON TELEPHONE (573) 635-7166 ERIN L. WISEMAN CHARLES E. SMARR FACSIMILE (573) 635-0427 STEPHEN A.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 5, 2024

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 5, 2024 REGISTRATION NOS.

EMPIRE DISTRICT BONDCO, LLC The Empire District Electric Company $[●] Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds, Series 2024-A UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 1.1 EMPIRE DISTRICT BONDCO, LLC The Empire District Electric Company $[●] Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds, Series 2024-A UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT [] [●], 2024 To the Underwriters named in Schedule I hereto Ladies and Gentlemen: 1.             Introduction. Empire District Bondco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Issuer”), proposes to issue and sell $[●] aggregate principal am

January 5, 2024

January 5, 2024 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form SF-1 (Form Type)

Exhibit 107.1 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form SF-1 (Form Type) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY EMPIRE DISTRICT BONDCO, LLC (Exact name of registrant, sponsor and depositor as specified in its charter) (Exact name of registrant and issuing entity as specified in its charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered Pro

BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI

Exhibit 99.1 BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI In the Matter of the Petition of The Empire ) District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty to ) Obtain a Financing Order that Authorizes ) File No. EO-2022-0040 the Issuance of Securitized Utility Tariff ) Bonds for Qualified Extraordinary Costs ) In the Matter of the Petition of The Empire ) District Electric Company d/b/a Libe

ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.3 ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT This ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT, dated as of [●], 2024 (this “Administration Agreement”), by and between The EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A Liberty, a Kansas corporation (“Liberty”), as administrator (in such capacity, the “Administrator”), and Empire DIstrict Bondco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Issuer”). Capitalized terms used but no

Consent of Independent Manager

Exhibit 99.4 Consent of Independent Manager The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty and Empire District Bondco, LLC are filing a Registration Statement on Form SF-1 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in connection with the public offering of securitized utility tariff bonds. In c

AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT EMPIRE DISTRICT BONDCO, LLC Dated as of [          ], 2024

  Exhibit 3.2   AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT   OF   EMPIRE DISTRICT BONDCO, LLC   Dated as of   [          ], 2024         TABLE OF CONTENTS   Page   ARTICLE I       GENERAL PROVISIONS     SECTION 1.01 Definitions 1       SECTION 1.02 Sole Member; Registered Office and Agent 2       SECTION 1.03 Other Offices 3       SECTION 1.04 Name 3       SECTION 1.05 Purpose; Natur

SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT by and between Empire District Bondco, LLC, as Issuer THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, as Seller Dated as of [●], 2024

Exhibit 10.2 SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT by and between Empire District Bondco, LLC, as Issuer and THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, as Seller Dated as of [●], 2024    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitional Provisions 2 ARTICLE II CONVEYANCE OF SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF PROPE

Empire District Bondco, LLC, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Indenture Trustee and Securities Intermediary Dated as of [                   ], 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 4.1 Empire District Bondco, LLC, Issuer, and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Indenture Trustee and Securities Intermediary INDENTURE Dated as of [                   ], 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE 2 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 2 SECTION 1.02. Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act 2 SECTION 1.03. Rules of Construct

ATLANTA AUSTIN BANGKOK BEIJING BOSTON BRUSSELS CHARLOTTE DALLAS DUBAI HOUSTON LONDON LOS ANGELES MIAMI NEW YORK RICHMOND SAN FRANCISCO TOKYO TYSONS WASHINGTON, DC

Exhibit 99.2 [Closing Date], 2024 To the Persons Listed on the Attached Schedule I Re: Federal Constitutional Issues related to The Empire District Electric Company Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds Opinion Recipients: We have served as counsel to The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty, a Kansas corporation (“Liberty”), in connection with the issuance and sale on the date hereof by Empi

SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF PROPERTY SERVICING AGREEMENT by and between Empire District Bondco, LLC THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, Acknowledged and Accepted by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Indenture Trustee

Exhibit 10.1 SECURITIZED UTILITY TARIFF PROPERTY SERVICING AGREEMENT by and between Empire District Bondco, LLC Issuer and THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A LIBERTY, Servicer Acknowledged and Accepted by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Indenture Trustee Dated as of [●], 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 ARTICLE II APPOINTME

BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI

Exhibit 99.1 BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI In the Matter of the Petition of The Empire ) District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty to ) Obtain a Financing Order that Authorizes ) File No. EO-2022-0040 the Issuance of Securitized Utility Tariff ) Bonds for Qualified Extraordinary Costs ) In the Matter of the Petition of The Empire ) District Electric Company d/b/a Libe

List of Subsidiaries*

Exhibit 21.1 Subsidiaries of The Empire District Electric Company Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Formation of Subsidiary Empire Wind Holdings, LLC Delaware Immaterial subsidiaries are not listed.

Certificate of Formation of Empire District Bondco, LLC *

Exhibit 3.1 CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION OF EMPIRE DISTRICT BONDCO, LLC This Certificate of Formation of Empire District Bondco, LLC (the “LLC”), dated as of September 15, 2023, has been duly executed and is being filed by the undersigned, as an authorized person, to form a limited liability company under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (6 Del. C. § 18-101, et seq.). FIRST. The name of the

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTE

Exhibit 25.1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2) ¨ THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter) (Ju

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 29, 2023

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 29, 2023 REGISTRATION NOS.

Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form SF-1 (Form Type)

Exhibit 107.1 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form SF-1 (Form Type) The Empire District Electric Company (Exact name of registrant, sponsor and depositor as specified in its charter) Empire District Bondco, LLC (Exact name of registrant and issuing entity as specified in its charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amoun

EDE / Empire District Electric Company (The) / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

empiredistrictelectriccothe.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 4 )* Name of issuer: Empire District Electric Co/The Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 291641108 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2016 Ch

Empire District Electric Company 15-12B

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1- 3368 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as spe

Empire District Electric Company S-8 POS

S-8 POS 1 a17-12862s8pos.htm S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2017 Registration No. 2-53621 Registration No. 2-67598 Registration No. 33-34807 Registration No. 333-130075 Registration No. 333-130076 Registration No. 333-197981 Registration No. 333-197982 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1

Empire District Electric Company S-8 POS

S-8 POS 1 a17-12861s8pos.htm S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2017 Registration No. 2-53621 Registration No. 2-67598 Registration No. 33-34807 Registration No. 333-130075 Registration No. 333-130076 Registration No. 333-197981 Registration No. 333-197982 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1

AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY 1. Name of Corporation The Empire District Electric Company (?Empire?) Empire?s original articles of incorporation were initially filed on October 16, 1909. The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were duly adopted by the board of directors of Empire pursuant to the provisions of KSA 17-66

Changes in Control of Registrant, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

8-K 1 a17-128748k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 1, 2017 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction

BYLAWS THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY ARTICLE I OFFICES

EX-3.2 3 a17-12874ex3d2.htm EX-3.2 Exhibit 3.2 BYLAWS OF THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY ARTICLE I OFFICES Section 1.01 Offices. The principal office of The Empire District Electric Company, a Kansas corporation (the “Corporation”), shall be established from time to time by resolution of the board of directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”). The Corporation may have other offic

Empire District Electric Company S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2017 Registration No.

Empire District Electric Company S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2017 Registration No.

Empire District Electric Company S-8 POS

S-8 POS 1 a17-12867s8pos.htm S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2017 Registration No. 2-53621 Registration No. 2-67598 Registration No. 33-34807 Registration No. 333-130075 Registration No. 333-130076 Registration No. 333-197981 Registration No. 333-197982 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1

Empire District Electric Company S-8 POS

S-8 POS 1 a17-12866s8pos.htm S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2017 Registration No. 2-53621 Registration No. 2-67598 Registration No. 33-34807 Registration No. 333-130075 Registration No. 333-130076 Registration No. 333-197981 Registration No. 333-197982 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1

Empire District Electric Company POS AM

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2017 Registration Nos.

Empire District Electric Company POSASR

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2017 Registration Nos.

Empire District Electric Company S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2017 Registration No.

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on January 17, 2017, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

AMENDMENT TO THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT TO THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN Reference is made to The Empire District Electric Company Supplemental Retirement Plan (the ?Plan?) originally adopted by The Empire District Electric Company (the ?Employer?) effective as of January 1, 1994 and most recently amended and restated effective as of January 1, 2014. Section 3.1(a) of

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2016 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: October 27, 2016 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2016 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Kansas (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-3368 (Commission F

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8-K 1 a16-1627218k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: August 5, 2016 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction (Co

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: July 28, 2016 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

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Exhibit 99.1 The Empire District Electric Company Reports Second Quarter 2016 Earnings; Declares Quarterly Dividend JOPLIN, Mo.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-July 28, 2016-At the Board of Directors meeting of The Empire District Electric Company (the ?Company?) (NYSE:EDE) held today, the Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend is payable September 15, 2016, to holders of record

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2016 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Kansas (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-3368 44-0236370 (Comm

Empire District Electric Company DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: May 6, 2016 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of

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Exhibit (32)(a) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Bradley P. Beecher, as Chief Ex

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10-Q 1 a16-6494110q.htm 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016 or o Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: April 28, 2016 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

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SERVICES YOU COUNT ON Riverton Unit 12 Combined Cycle Conversion Annual 2015 Investor Update 02/26/2016 The Empire District Electric Company

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: February 26, 2016 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Emplo

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Empire District Electric Company DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

POWER OF ATTORNEY

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February 3, 2016

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THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY 2006 INCENTIVE PLAN THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY 2015 INCENTIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS

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8-K 1 a16-536318k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: February 26, 2016 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction (

Subsidiaries of Empire

EX-21 6 a2227419zex-21.htm EX-21 EXHIBIT (21) Subsidiaries of Empire Subsidiary State of Organization Empire District Industries, Inc. Delaware The Empire District Gas Company Kansas Immaterial subsidiaries are not listed.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

vn UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2016 (February 9, 2016) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction o

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

EDE / Empire District Electric Company (The) / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

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DEFA14A 1 a16-37596defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as

[Signature pages follow]

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version GUARANTEE THIS GUARANTEE (this ?Guarantee?) is made as of February 9, 2016, by Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., a corporation organized under the Laws of Canada (?Guarantor?), in favor of The Empire District Electric Company, a Kansas corporation (the ?Company?). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given to such terms in the Merger Agree

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (As Amended and Restated as of February 9, 2016) Principal Office in Joplin, Missouri

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (As Amended and Restated as of February 9, 2016) Principal Office in Joplin, Missouri INDEX Page ARTICLE I LOCATION OF OFFICES 1 ARTICLE II MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS 1 ARTICLE III DIRECTORS 2 ARTICLE IV OFFICERS 5 ARTICLE V INDEMNIFICATION 9 ARTICLE VI CAPITAL STOCK 12 ARTICLE VII MISCELLANEOUS 15 ARTICLE VIII EMERGENC

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (As Amended and Restated as of February 9, 2016) Principal Office in Joplin, Missouri

EX-3.1 3 a16-37591ex3d1.htm EX-3.1 Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (As Amended and Restated as of February 9, 2016) Principal Office in Joplin, Missouri INDEX Page ARTICLE I LOCATION OF OFFICES 1 ARTICLE II MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS 1 ARTICLE III DIRECTORS 2 ARTICLE IV OFFICERS 5 ARTICLE V INDEMNIFICATION 9 ARTICLE VI CAPITAL STOCK 12 ARTICLE VII MIS

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIBERTY UTILITIES (CENTRAL) CO. LIBERTY SUB CORP. Dated as of February 9, 2016

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIBERTY UTILITIES (CENTRAL) CO. and LIBERTY SUB CORP. Dated as of February 9, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I THE MERGER SECTION 1.01 The Merger 1 SECTION 1.02 The Effective Time 2 SECTION 1.03 The Closing 2 SECTION 1.04 Effects of the Merger 2 SECTION 1.05 Organizational Documents 2 SECTION 1.06 Surv

[Signature pages follow]

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version GUARANTEE THIS GUARANTEE (this ?Guarantee?) is made as of February 9, 2016, by Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., a corporation organized under the Laws of Canada (?Guarantor?), in favor of The Empire District Electric Company, a Kansas corporation (the ?Company?). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given to such terms in the Merger Agree

Empire District Electric Company 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2016 (February 9, 2016) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction of in

Empire District Electric Company 8-K

DEFA14A 1 a16-375918k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2016 (February 9, 2016) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (Sta

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIBERTY UTILITIES (CENTRAL) CO. LIBERTY SUB CORP. Dated as of February 9, 2016

EX-2.1 2 a16-37591ex2d1.htm EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIBERTY UTILITIES (CENTRAL) CO. and LIBERTY SUB CORP. Dated as of February 9, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I THE MERGER SECTION 1.01 The Merger 1 SECTION 1.02 The Effective Time 2 SECTION 1.03 The Closing 2 SECTION 1.04 Effects of the Merger 2 SECTION 1.05 Organizat

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 a51273847.htm THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: February 4, 2016 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236

The Empire District Electric Company Declares Quarterly Dividend; Reports 2015 Earnings; Provides 2016 Earnings Guidance

Exhibit 99.1 The Empire District Electric Company Declares Quarterly Dividend; Reports 2015 Earnings; Provides 2016 Earnings Guidance JOPLIN, Mo.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-February 4, 2016-At the Board of Directors meeting of The Empire District Electric Company (NYSE:EDE) held today, the Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend is payable March 15, 2016, to holders of record

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EX-99.1 2 a15-226021ex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Riverton Unit 12 Combined Cycle Conversion – September 2015 3rd Quarter 2015 Analyst Presentation 10/30/2015 SERVICES YOU COUNT ON The Empire District Electric Company (This page intentionally left blank) This presentation discusses various matters that are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability establ

Empire District Electric Company 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: October 30, 2015 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employ

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Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015 or o Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file num

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EXHIBIT (12) COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2015 Income before provision for income taxes and fixed charges (Note A) $ 146,449,457 Fixed charges: Interest on long-term debt $ 42,824,022 Interest on short-term debt 297,568 Other interest 1,032,977 Rental expense representative of an interest factor (Note B) 9,677,894 Total fixed charges $ 53,832,461 Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit (31)(b) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Laurie A.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit (31)(a) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Bradley P.

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit (32)(a) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the ?Company?) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ?Report?), Bradley P. Beecher, as Chie

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit (32)(b) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the ?Company?) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ?Report?), Laurie A. Delano, as Chief

The Empire District Electric Company Reports Third Quarter 2015 Earnings; Declares Quarterly Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 The Empire District Electric Company Reports Third Quarter 2015 Earnings; Declares Quarterly Dividend JOPLIN, Mo.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-October 29, 2015-(NYSE:EDE) At the Board of Directors meeting of The Empire District Electric Company held today, the Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend is payable December 15, 2015, to holders of record as of December

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 a51213187.htm THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: October 29, 2015 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events

8-K 1 a15-1822118k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 20, 2015 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Kansas (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS INVESTOR RELATIONS Julie Maus Dale Harrington Director of Corporate Communications Director of Investor Relations 417-625-5101 417-625-4222 [email protected] [email protected] THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY ISSUES $60,000,000 OF FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS JOPLIN, MO ? August 20, 2015 ?The Empire District Elec

THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Grantor) TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. (Grantee) AND UMB BANK & TRUST, N.A. Forty-First Supplemental Indenture Dated as of August 20, 2015 (Supplemental to Indenture dated as of September 1,

EX-4.2 2 a15-182211ex4d2.htm EX-4.2 Exhibit 4.2 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Grantor) TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. (Grantee) AND UMB BANK & TRUST, N.A. Trustees Forty-First Supplemental Indenture Dated as of August 20, 2015 (Supplemental to Indenture dated as of September 1, 1944) $60,000,000 First Mortgage Bonds, 3.59% Series due 2030 The Empire District Electric Co

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CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit (31)(a) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Bradley P.

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit (32)(a) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the ?Company?) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ?Report?), Bradley P. Beecher, as Chief Exe

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit (31)(b) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Laurie A.

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit (32)(b) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the ?Company?) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ?Report?), Laurie A. Delano, as Chief Finan

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015 or o Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number:

Empire District Electric Company 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: July 31, 2015 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer

Riverton Unit 12 Combined Cycle Conversion – May 2015 2nd Quarter 2015 Analyst Presentation 7/31/2015 SERVICES YOU COUNT ON The Empire District Electric Company

Exhibit 99.1 Riverton Unit 12 Combined Cycle Conversion ? May 2015 2nd Quarter 2015 Analyst Presentation 7/31/2015 SERVICES YOU COUNT ON The Empire District Electric Company (This page intentionally left blank) This presentation discusses various matters that are ?forward-looking statements? intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Ref

Empire District Electric Company THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: July 30, 2015 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

The Empire District Electric Company Reports Second Quarter 2015 Earnings; Declares Quarterly Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 The Empire District Electric Company Reports Second Quarter 2015 Earnings; Declares Quarterly Dividend JOPLIN, Mo.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-July 30, 2015-(NYSE:EDE) At the Board of Directors meeting of The Empire District Electric Company held today, the Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend is payable September 15, 2015, to holders of record as of September

1st Quarter Analyst Presentation 05/08/2015 The Empire District Electric Company SERVICES YOU COUNT ON Asbury Generating Station

Exhibit 99.1 1st Quarter Analyst Presentation 05/08/2015 The Empire District Electric Company SERVICES YOU COUNT ON Asbury Generating Station (This page intentionally left blank) This presentation discusses various matters that are ?forward-looking statements? intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements

Empire District Electric Company 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: June 16, 2015 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer

THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY $60,000,000 First Mortgage Bonds, 3.59% Series due 2030 BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT Dated June 11, 2015

EX-4.1 2 a15-139801ex4d1.htm EX-4.1 Exhibit 4.1 Execution Version THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY $60,000,000 First Mortgage Bonds, 3.59% Series due 2030 BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT Dated June 11, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS 1 SECTION 2. SALE AND PURCHASE OF BONDS 2 SECTION 3. CLOSING 2 SECTION 4. CONDITIONS TO CLOSING 2 Section 4.1. Representations and Warrantie

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2015 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Kansas (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-3368 44-0236370 (Comm

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 a15-1258318k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2015 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Kansas (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF BILL GIPSON FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: INVESTOR RELATIONS Dale Harrington Secretary and Director of Investor Relations 417-625-4222 [email protected] MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS Amy Bass Director of Corporate Communications 417-625-5114 [email protected] THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF BILL GIPSON FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS JOPLIN, MO ? Ma

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 a15-1127518k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: May 8, 2015 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction (Commi

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Exhibit 99.1 1st Quarter Analyst Presentation 05/08/2015 The Empire District Electric Company SERVICES YOU COUNT ON Asbury Generating Station (This page intentionally left blank) This presentation discusses various matters that are ?forward-looking statements? intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015 or o Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number:

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit (32)(a) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the ?Company?) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ?Report?), Bradley P. Beecher, as Chief Ex

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit (32)(b) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Laurie A. Delano, as Chief Fina

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Exhibit (31)(a) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Bradley P.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit (31)(b) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Laurie A.

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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2015 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Kansas (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-3368 (Commission Fil

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: April 30, 2015 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

The Empire District Electric Company Reports First Quarter 2015 Earnings; Declares Quarterly Dividend

EX-99.1 2 a51092045ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 The Empire District Electric Company Reports First Quarter 2015 Earnings; Declares Quarterly Dividend JOPLIN, Mo.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-April 30, 2015-(NYSE:EDE) At the Board of Directors meeting of The Empire District Electric Company held today, the Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend is payable June 15, 2015,

Empire District Electric Company DEF 14A

Use these links to rapidly review the document TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

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POWER OF ATTORNEY For Executing Forms 3, 4, and 5 Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Dale W.

Annual 2014 Analyst Presentation 02/20/15 The Empire District Electric Company Asbury photo courtesy of Randy Richardson, AQCS Project Manager SERVICES YOU COUNT ON

Exhibit 99.1 Annual 2014 Analyst Presentation 02/20/15 The Empire District Electric Company Asbury photo courtesy of Randy Richardson, AQCS Project Manager SERVICES YOU COUNT ON [LOGO] This presentation discusses various matters that are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such stat

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: February 20, 2015 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Emplo

SUMMARY OF THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN

EXHIBIT (10)(n) SUMMARY OF THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN Our annual incentive plan is the short-term component of our incentive compensation package.

THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2014)

Exhibit (10)(i) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2014) TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I Establishment 1 1.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *

EXHIBIT (32)(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 * In connection with the Annual Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Br

THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

EXHIBIT (10)(f) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN 1.

Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges Year ended December 31,

EXHIBIT (12) Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges Year ended December 31, 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Income before provision for income taxes and fixed charges (Note A) $ 158,919,435 $ 152,117,322 $ 137,251,581 $ 136,980,092 $ 125,706,453 Fixed Charges: Interest on long-term debt $ 40,636,896 $ 40,354,153 $ 40,192,347 $ 42,580,987 $ 41,958,541 Interest on short-term debt 113,333 59,504

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

EXHIBIT (31)(a) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Bradley P.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EXHIBIT (24) POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, a director of THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Kansas, does hereby constitute and appoint B.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

EXHIBIT (31)(b) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Laurie A.

Subsidiaries of Empire

EXHIBIT (21) Subsidiaries of Empire Subsidiary State of Organization Empire District Industries, Inc. Delaware The Empire District Gas Company Kansas Immaterial subsidiaries are not listed.

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *

EXHIBIT (32)(b) Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 * In connection with the Annual Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), La

EDE / Empire District Electric Company (The) / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

empiredistrictelectricco.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 2 )* Name of issuer: Empire District Electric Co/The Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 291641108 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2014 Check

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: February 5, 2015 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

The Empire District Electric Company Reports 2014 Earnings; Declares Quarterly Dividend; Provides 2015 Earnings Guidance; Announces New Secretary

Exhibit 99.1 The Empire District Electric Company Reports 2014 Earnings; Declares Quarterly Dividend; Provides 2015 Earnings Guidance; Announces New Secretary JOPLIN, Mo.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-February 5, 2015-At the Board of Directors meeting of The Empire District Electric Company (NYSE:EDE) held today, the Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend is payable March 16, 2

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS Amy Bass Director of Corporate Communications

EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS Amy Bass Director of Corporate Communications 417-625-5114 [email protected] INVESTOR RELATIONS Dale Harrington Director of Investor Relations 417-625-4222 [email protected] THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY ISSUES $60,000,000 OF FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS JOPLIN, MO – December 1, 2014 –The Empire District Elect

THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Grantor) THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. (Grantee) UMB BANK & TRUST, N.A. Fortieth Supplemental Indenture Dated as of December 1, 2014 (Supplemental to Indenture dated as of September 1, 1944) Fir

EX-4.2 2 ex42.htm FORTIETH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE EXHIBIT 4.2 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Grantor) TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. (Grantee) AND UMB BANK & TRUST, N.A. Trustees Fortieth Supplemental Indenture Dated as of December 1, 2014 (Supplemental to Indenture dated as of September 1, 1944) $60,000,000 First Mortgage Bonds, 4.27% Series due 2044 The Empire District

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 1, 2014 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Kansas (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-3368 44-0236370 (C

EDE / Empire District Electric Company (The) CORRESP - -

November 17, 2014 Jennifer Thompson Accounting Branch Chief United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance FILED VIA EDGAR RE: The Empire District Electric Company Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 Filed February 21, 2014 File No.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: November 7, 2014 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employ

Third Quarter 2014 Analyst Presentation 11/7/14 The Empire District Electric Company Photo courtesy of Gary Shaver, Empire Retiree SERVICES YOU COUNT ON

Exhibit 99.1 Third Quarter 2014 Analyst Presentation 11/7/14 The Empire District Electric Company Photo courtesy of Gary Shaver, Empire Retiree SERVICES YOU COUNT ON [LOGO] This presentation discusses various matters that are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements addre

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

EXHIBIT (12) COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2014 Income before provision for income taxes and fixed charges (Note A) $ 164,887,212 Fixed charges: Interest on long-term debt $ 40,427,221 Interest on short-term debt 63,957 Other interest 996,113 Rental expense representative of an interest factor (Note B) 10,950,062 Total fixed charges $ 52,437,353 Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 3.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit (31)(a) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Bradley P.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit (31)(b) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Laurie A.

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit (32)(a) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Bradley P. Beecher, as Chie

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

10-Q 1 a14-19778110q.htm 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014 or o Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit (32)(b) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Laurie A. Delano, as Chief

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report:October 30, 2014 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

The Empire District Electric Company Reports Third Quarter 2014 Earnings; Announces Quarterly Dividend Increase; Revises 2014 Earnings Per Share Range Upward

Exhibit 99.1 The Empire District Electric Company Reports Third Quarter 2014 Earnings; Announces Quarterly Dividend Increase; Revises 2014 Earnings Per Share Range Upward JOPLIN, Mo.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-October 30, 2014-(NYSE:EDE) At the Board of Directors meeting of The Empire District Electric Company held today, the Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share, or an increase of appro

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2014 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Kansas (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-3368 44-0236370 (C

CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of October 20, 2014, THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY, as Borrower, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, Swingline Lender and Issuing Bank, ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, UMB BANK, N.A. and U.S. BANK,

Exhibit 10.1 Published CUSIP Number: 29164GAA3 Revolving Credit CUSIP Number: 29164GAB1 CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of October 20, 2014, among THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY, as Borrower, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, Swingline Lender and Issuing Bank, ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, UMB BANK, N.A. and U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Co-Syndication Agents, and THE

THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY $60,000,000 First Mortgage Bonds, 4.27% Series due 2044 BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT Dated October 15, 2014

Exhibit 4.1 EXECUTION COPY THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY $60,000,000 First Mortgage Bonds, 4.27% Series due 2044 BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT Dated October 15, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION HEADING PAGE SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS 1 SECTION 2. SALE AND PURCHASE OF BONDS 2 SECTION 3. CLOSING 2 SECTION 4. CONDITIONS TO CLOSING 2 Section 4.1. Representations and Warranties 3 Section 4.2. Per

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2014 THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Kansas (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-3368 44-0236370 (C

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: September 3, 2014 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Emplo

Second Quarter 2014 Analyst Presentation 9/3/14 The Empire District Electric Company

Exhibit 99.1 Second Quarter 2014 Analyst Presentation 9/3/14 The Empire District Electric Company [LOGO] Forward Looking Statements This presentation discusses various matters that are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements address or may address future plans, objective

Second Quarter 2014 Analyst Presentation 8/14/14 The Empire District Electric Company

Exhibit 99.1 Second Quarter 2014 Analyst Presentation 8/14/14 The Empire District Electric Company 2 Forward Looking Statements This presentation discusses various matters that are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements address or may address future plans, objectives, e

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: August 15, 2014 (Date of earliest event reported) THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) KS 1-3368 44-0236370 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employe

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit 23(a) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our report dated February 21, 2014 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedules and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in The Empire District Electric Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Power of Attorney

Exhibit 24 Power of Attorney KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, an officer and/or director of THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Kansas, which Company proposes to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission one or more Registration Statements and amendments thereto under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with respect to the issuance by the Company of common stock under its Employee Stock Purchase Plan, does hereby constitute and appoint Bradley P.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014 or o Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number:

Power of Attorney

Exhibit 24 Power of Attorney KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, an officer and/or director of THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Kansas, which Company proposes to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission one or more Registration Statements and amendments thereto under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with respect to the issuance by the Company of common stock under its 2015 Stock Incentive Plan, does hereby constitute and appoint Bradley P.

EDE / Empire District Electric Company (The) S-3 - - THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY FORM S-3 DATED AUGUST 8, 2014

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2014 Registration No.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, an officer and/or director of THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Kansas, which Company proposes to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Registration Statement and amendments thereto under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with respect to the issuance by the Company of common stock under its Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan, does hereby constitute and appoint Bradley P.

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

EXHIBIT (12) COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2014 Income before provision for income taxes and fixed charges (Note A) $ 165,134,353 Fixed charges: Interest on long-term debt $ 40,423,667 Interest on short-term debt 18,469 Other interest 1,014,512 Rental expense representative of an interest factor (Note B) 10,689,698 Total fixed charges $ 52,146,346 Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 3.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit 23(a) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-3 of our report dated February 21, 2014 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedules and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in The Empire District Electric Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit (32)(a) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Bradley P. Beecher, as Chief Exe

EDE / Empire District Electric Company (The) S-8 - - THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN) FORM S-8 DATED AUGUST 8, 2014

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2014 Registration No.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit 23(a) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our report dated February 21, 2014 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedules and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in The Empire District Electric Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit (31)(a) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Bradley P.

EDE / Empire District Electric Company (The) S-8 - - THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY FORM S-8 (STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN) DATED AUGUST 8, 2014

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2014 Registration No.

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit (32)(b) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Empire District Electric Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Laurie A. Delano, as Chief Finan

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit (31)(b) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Laurie A.