INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
333-95035 of Pinnacle West Capital  Corporation  on Form S-8 of our report dated
June 27, 2000  appearing in  this Annual Report on Form 11-K of The Savings Plan
for Employees of Pinnacle West Capital  Corporation  for the year ended December
31, 1999.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Phoenix, Arizona
June 27, 2000