Interim Rate Legislation Affecting Southwest Virginia Customers Of American Electric Power Has Been Passed In Both The House And Senate In Virginia. According To Delegate Terry Kilgore, A Gate City Republican, The Legislation Prevents Any Electric Public Utility From Changing Its Rates On An Interim Or Temporary Basis And Refunds Previous Appalachian Power Interim Rates Back To The Customers.He Added The Bills Provide Immediate Relief To Aep Customers And Sends A Message That Its Virginia Customers Will Not Be Abused By The Power Utility Company. The Bills Are Now On Their Way To Governor Bob Mcdonnell’s Desk For His Signature.