32689--2/19/2010--EMPIRE_DISTRICT_ELECTRIC

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Any reduction in our credit ratings could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We are exposed to increases in costs and reductions in revenue which we cannot control and which may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We are exposed to factors that can increase our fuel and purchased power expenditures, including disruption in deliveries of coal or natural gas, decreased output from our power plants, failure of performance by purchased power counterparties and market risk in our fuel procurement strategy. We may be unable to recover increases in the cost of natural gas from our natural gas utility customers, or may lose customers as a result of any price increases. We are subject to regulation in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Operations risks may adversely affect our business and financial results. Financial market disruptions may increase financing costs, limit access to the credit markets or cause reductions in investment values in our pension plan assets. The cost and schedule of construction projects may materially change. We are subject to environmental laws and the incurrence of environmental liabilities which may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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