REFUNDS ARE COMING TO SOME VIRGINIA CUSTOMERS OF APPALACHIAN ELECTRIC POWER. THE REFUNDS WERE ORDERED BY THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION BACK IN MAY ON MOST OF A 25-PERCENT BASE RATE INCREASE THAT AEP CHARGED ITS CUSTOMERS BETWEEN OCTOBER AND JUNE. THE REFUNDS WILL, IN SOME INSTANCES, INCLUDE TAX. TO THOSE WHO ARE NO LONGER AEP CUSTOMERS, THE COMPANY WILL MAIL OUT REFUND CHECKS. AEP PROVIDES ELECTRICITY TO ONE MILLION CUSTOMERS IN VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND TENNESSEE.