Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement of
Arizona Public Service  Company on Form S-3 of our report dated February 8, 2002
(March 22, 2002, as to Note 17),  appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Arizona Public  Service  Company for the year ended December 31, 2001 and to the
reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus,  which is part of
this Registration Statement.

Deloitte & Touche LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Phoenix, Arizona

June 19, 2002