INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT



We consent to the incorporation by reference in Post-Effective Amendment No. 2
to Registration Statement No. 33-10442 of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation on
Form S-8 of our report dated June 22, 1994 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, 1993.



Deloitte & Touche

Deloitte & Touche
June 24, 1994
Phoenix, Arizona

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