Exhibit 23(a)

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement of Appalachian Power Company on Form S-3 of our reports
dated February 22, 2002, appearing in and incorporated by reference in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Appalachian Power Company for the year ended
December 31, 2001 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in
the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Columbus, Ohio
April 12, 2002