Several Thousand Appalachian Electric Power Customers In Southwest Virginia Will Be Getting Some Help On Those High Electric Bills. Aep Officials Have Agreed To Suspend The 12.5 Percent Interim Rate Increase That Went Into Effect December 12th. Several House Of Delegate Members From Southwest Virginia Have Been Meeting With Company Officials Concerning The Hike. At This Time, The Company Has Agreed Not To Propose Any Additional Rate Increases.