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Palo Verde Leaseback Variable Interest Entities - Schedule of VIEs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Amounts relating to the VIEs included in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |  |
Palo Verde sale leaseback, net of accumulated depreciation | $ 105,775 | $ 109,645
Equity - noncontrolling interests | 125,790 | 129,040
ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY |  |
Amounts relating to the VIEs included in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |  |
Palo Verde sale leaseback, net of accumulated depreciation | 105,775 | 109,645
Equity - noncontrolling interests | 125,790 | 129,040
ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY | Consolidation of VIEs |  |
Amounts relating to the VIEs included in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |  |
Palo Verde sale leaseback, net of accumulated depreciation | 105,775 | 109,645
Equity - noncontrolling interests | $ 125,790 | $ 129,040

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