CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (APSC) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net unrealized loss, tax benefit	$ 95	$ 47	$ 162	$ 14,817
Reclassification of net realized loss, tax benefit	9,348	19,543	15,471	34,361
Pension and other postretirement benefits activity, tax (expense)	(625)	(640)	(807)	(1,797)
ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
Net unrealized loss, tax benefit	95	47	162	14,820
Reclassification of net realized loss, tax benefit	9,348	19,547	15,471	34,367
Pension and other postretirement benefits activity, tax (expense)	$ (621)	$ (568)	$ (798)	$ (1,409)