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Consolidation and Nature of Operations (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Summary of supplemental cash flow information | The following table summarizes supplemental Pinnacle West cash flow information (dollars in thousands):
| Six Months Ended June 30,
| 2015 |  | 2014
Cash paid (received) during the period for: |  |  |
Income taxes, net of refunds | $ | 1,834 |  |  | $ | (131,154 | )
Interest, net of amounts capitalized | 84,008 |  |  | 90,707 |
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities: |  |  |
Accrued capital expenditures | $ | 38,985 |  |  | $ | 19,668 |
Dividends accrued but not yet paid | 65,933 |  |  | 62,656 |

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