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Income Taxes - Summary of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax [Line Items] |  |  |
Tax positions, that if recognized, would decrease our effective tax rate | $ 28,246 | $ 26,300 | $ 25,714
Unrecognized tax benefit interest expense/(benefit) recognized | (139) | (535) | 266
Unrecognized tax benefit interest accrued | 1,181 | 1,320 | 1,855
Arizona Public Service Company |  |  |
Income Tax [Line Items] |  |  |
Tax positions, that if recognized, would decrease our effective tax rate | 28,246 | 26,300 | 25,714
Unrecognized tax benefit interest expense/(benefit) recognized | (139) | (535) | 266
Unrecognized tax benefit interest accrued | $ 1,181 | $ 1,320 | $ 1,855

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