Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-95035 of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated
June 27, 2002 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of The Pinnacle West
Capital Corporation Savings Plan for the year ended December 31, 2001.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Phoenix, Arizona

June 27, 2002