Commitments and Contingencies (Details 3) (ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Four Corners
Environmental Matters
Expected environmental cost	$ 300
Navajo Plant
Environmental Matters
Expected environmental cost	158
Cholla
Environmental Matters
Expected environmental cost	187
Cholla Units 1-3
Environmental Matters
Expected environmental cost	$ 124

Best estimate of the loss exposure for reasonably possible environmental contingencies at an individual site for which no accrual has been recorded.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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