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 21, 1995, appearing in and incorporated
by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Appalachian Power
Company for the year ended December 31, 1994 and to the reference
to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part
of this Registration Statement.




Deloitte & Touche LLP
Columbus, Ohio
February 20, 1996