Virginia Delegate Will Morefield Of Tazewell Is Advocating To Temporarily Halt Any Rate Increases By Appalachian Power. The Legislation Aims To Allow Time For The Commission On Electric Utility Regulation To Make Recommendations To The General Assembly. Morefield Highlights The Financial Burden On Ratepayers In Southwest Virginia, Many Of Whom Struggle To Make Ends Meet. He Stresses That Any Increase In Electric Rates Would Be Particularly Harmful To Economically Distressed Areas.