Exhibit 23(a)


                  INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


     We consent to the incorporation by reference in this
Registration Statement of Appalachian Power Company on Form S-3
of our reports dated February 22, 1994, appearing in and
incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Appalachian Power Company for the year ended December 31, 1993
and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the
Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE

Columbus, Ohio
May 25, 1994