Consolidation and Nature of Operations (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Summary of supplemental cash flow information

The following table summarizes supplemental Pinnacle West cash flow information (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes, net of refunds	$	12,488	$	10,091
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	166,907		161,875
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued capital expenditures	$	85,099	$	99,405
Right-of-use operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities	8,759		—
Sale of 4CA's 7% interest in Four Corners	—		68,907

The following table summarizes supplemental APS cash flow information (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes, net of refunds	$	35,573	$	24,746
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	157,593		154,788
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued capital expenditures	$	85,099	$	99,405
Right-of-use operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities	8,759		—