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Derivative Accounting - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Designated as Hedging Instruments |  |
Derivative Accounting |  |
Gross recognized derivatives | $ 2,000 | $ 3,000
Commodity Contracts |  |
Derivative Accounting |  |
Gross recognized derivatives | 122,075 | $ 207,387
Additional collateral to counterparties for energy related non-derivative instrument contracts | 149,000 |
Commodity Contracts | Designated as Hedging Instruments |  |
Derivative Accounting |  |
Estimated net gain (loss) before income taxes to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | $ (4,000) |
Arizona Public Service Company |  |
Derivative Accounting |  |
Percentage of unrealized gains and losses on certain derivatives deferred for future rate treatment | 100.00% |

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