INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement of
Pinnacle West Capital  Corporation  on Form S-8 of our report dated February 18,
2000,  appearing  in the Annual  Report on Form 10-K of  Pinnacle  West  Capital
Corporation for the year ended December 31, 1999.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Phoenix, Arizona

June 29, 2000