CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (APSC) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net unrealized gain (loss), tax benefit	$ (599)	$ (38)
Reclassification of net realized loss, tax benefit	1,323	3,300
Pension and other postretirement benefits activity, tax expense	718	631
ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
Net unrealized gain (loss), tax benefit	(599)	(38)
Reclassification of net realized loss, tax benefit	1,323	3,300
Pension and other postretirement benefits activity, tax expense	$ 606	$ 576