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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934


			Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):			August 1, 2024


Commission File Number	Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter; State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation; Address of Principal Executive Officers, and Zip Code; and Telephone Number, Including Area Code)			IRS Employer Identification No.
1-8962	PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION			86-0512431
	(an Arizona corporation)
	400 North Fifth Street, P.O. Box 53999
	Phoenix	Arizona	85072-3999
	(602)	250-1000
1-4473	ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY			86-0011170
	(an Arizona corporation)
	400 North Fifth Street, P.O. Box 53999
	Phoenix	Arizona	85072-3999
	(602)	250-1000
	Not Applicable
	(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	PNW	The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).


Emerging growth company			☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

This combined Form 8-K is separately filed or furnished by Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and Arizona Public Service Company. Each registrant is filing or furnishing on its own behalf all of the information contained in this Form 8-K that relates to such registrant and, where required, its subsidiaries. Except as stated in the preceding sentence, neither registrant is filing or furnishing any information that does not relate to such registrant, and therefore makes no representation as to any such information.

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02.

On August 1, 2024, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (“Pinnacle West”) issued a press release regarding its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01.

Pinnacle West is providing a copy of the slide presentation made in connection with the quarterly earnings conference call on August 1, 2024. This information contains Pinnacle West operating results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024 and earnings outlook for 2024. The slide presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is concurrently being posted to Pinnacle West’s website at www.pinnaclewest.com.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit No.	Registrant(s)	Description

99.1	Pinnacle West Arizona Public Service Company	Earnings News Release issued on August 1 , 202 4

99.2	Pinnacle West Arizona Public Service Company	Pinnacle West Capital Corporation First Quarter 202 4 Results slide presentation accompanying August 1 , 202 4 conference call

104.0	Pinnacle West Arizona Public Service Company	104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


						PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION
						(Registrant)


Dated: August 1, 2024						By: /s/ Andrew Cooper
						Andrew Cooper
						Senior Vice President and
						Chief Financial Officer

						ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
						(Registrant)


Dated: August 1, 2024						By: /s/ Andrew Cooper
						Andrew Cooper
						Senior Vice President and
						Chief Financial Officer

Document

Exhibit 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE		August 1, 2024
Media Contact: Analyst Contact:	Alan Bunnell (602) 250-3376 Amanda Ho (602) 250-3334
Website:	pinnaclewest.com

PINNACLE WEST REPORTS IMPROVED SECOND-QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

•New customer rates, record heat positively impact quarter-over-quarter earnings

•Customer and sales growth continue to reflect a strong Arizona economy

•Expanded bill assistance, heat relief and energy efficiency programs provide greater support to customers

PHOENIX – Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW) today reported consolidated net income attributable to common shareholders of $203.8 million, or $1.76 per diluted share of common stock, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. This result compares with consolidated net income of $106.7 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, for the same period in 2023.

New customer rates, which took effect in March 2024, and record June heat were the primary drivers in the quarter-over-quarter improvement. Increases in customer usage and growth, and higher revenue from a surcharge resulting from the outcome of the utility’s 2019 Rate Case appeal, also contributed significantly to the company’s bottom line. These positive factors were partially offset by higher depreciation and amortization expense mostly due to increased plant and intangible assets; and higher interest charges, net of AFUDC.

“Our second quarter was marked by warmer-than-normal temperatures, including June being the hottest on record in the Phoenix metropolitan area,” said Pinnacle West Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Guldner. “Since weather directly affects how much energy our customers use to cool their homes and businesses, retail sales and financial results were meaningfully higher than a year ago.” By comparison, Guldner also noted that last year’s second-quarter results were negatively impacted by cooler-than-usual temperatures, including the mildest June on record since 2009.

Hotter Temperatures Contribute to Increased Customer Energy Consumption

In addition to 5.5% weather-normalized sales growth and strong customer growth of 2.1% during the quarter, weather variations also spurred an increase in energy consumption. The average high and low temperatures were higher during the 2024 second-quarter than last year’s comparable period – and were well over historical averages.

According to the National Weather Service, the average high temperature in the Phoenix area during the 2024 second quarter was 97.6 degrees Fahrenheit – an increase of 2% over last year’s second quarter and 1.4% above 10-year historical averages. More so, June was the warmest on record with an average high temperature of 109.4 degrees and an average overnight low temperature of 84.6 degrees.

The number of residential cooling degree-days (a utility’s measure of the effects of weather) in this year’s second quarter increased a noteworthy 52.8% compared to the same period a year ago and was a remarkable 23.5% higher than historical 10-year averages. June 2024, in fact, had 79.9% more cooling degree-days than in June 2023.

Operationally, Guldner said company employees continue to execute well, ensuring reliable customer service amidst the extreme summer temperatures and increased customer demand.

“At APS, we have a saying that the summer season is our time; it’s when our year-round preparation comes to light,” he said. “For almost 140 years, our employees and service have helped make it possible for Arizona to grow and prosper. Their efforts are part of what has made the region attractive to families, businesses and investment. As temperatures intensify throughout the West, providing safe, reliable and affordable energy is more critical than ever to ensure Arizona remains a comfortable, livable and thriving environment.”

APS plans years in advance to ensure reliable energy, while not sacrificing affordability and continuing to build toward a clean energy future. Resource planners secure a diverse energy mix to meet demand, including solar and wind power, battery energy storage and nuclear. When extreme temperatures cause demand to increase over long stretches, APS utilizes flexible resources like natural gas to keep homes and businesses cool. As part of the company’s vigorous planning, APS recently executed agreements on multiple projects that are scheduled to come online between 2026 and 2028, including more than 400 megawatts of APS-owned resources.

Additionally, part of delivering on that responsibility to customers means striving for an industry-leading, best-in-class customer experience. Company-wide efforts to provide a more frictionless customer experience continue to pay off as measured by J.D. Power. Through the first half of 2024, APS ranked in the first quartile of large investor-owned utilities for both residential and business overall customer satisfaction. “This progress can only be achieved through collaborative, cross-functional efforts across our entire company and from every employee,” said Guldner. “We put our customers first, and these latest results indicate they appreciate the service we are delivering.”

Resources Available to Help Customers Manage Energy Use & Bills

APS provides a variety of resources and money-saving tips to help customers stay comfortable and manage their electric bills through summer’s scorching temperatures.

The APS mobile app and aps.com let customers check their energy use, access energy-saving tips customized to their service plan, and monitor and report outages.

Additionally, in the face of extreme temperatures and prolonged heat, APS has expanded its heat-relief initiatives, including partnering with local community organizations to aid the state’s most vulnerable populations. This includes support for The Salvation Army’s network of cooling and hydration stations across Arizona; a collaboration with the Foundation for Senior Living offering emergency repair or replacement of AC systems during the scorching summer months; and homelessness prevention and eviction-protection assistance program in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul.

The company also offers a variety of assistance programs for those who are struggling with their bill. These resources include the Energy Support programs, which provide limited-income customers with up to a 60% discount on their monthly bill; Crisis Bill Assistance, providing up to $1,000 annually to qualified limited-income customers who experience unexpected financial hardship; and Project SHARE, a Salvation Army-administered service providing up to $500 annually in emergency energy bill assistance.

APS customers needing aid are encouraged to visit aps.com/support for a full list of assistance programs, including up-to-date details on year-round financial resources and support. Solutions range from short-term guest access and safety nets to long-term crisis and housing support.

Financial Outlook

For 2024, the company continues to estimate its consolidated earnings guidance will be in the range of $4.60 to $4.80 per diluted share on a weather-normalized basis. Key factors and assumptions underlying this outlook can be found in the first-quarter 2024 earnings presentation slides at pinnaclewest.com/investors.

Conference Call and Webcast

Pinnacle West invites interested parties to listen to the live webcast of management’s conference call to discuss the company’s 2024 second-quarter results, as well as recent developments, at noon ET (9 a.m. Arizona time) today, August 1. Join the live webcast at www.pinnaclewest.com/presentations for audio of the call and slides, or dial (888) 506-0062 or (973) 528-0011 for international callers and enter participant access code 830240. A replay of the webcast can be accessed for 30 days at pinnaclewest.com/presentations. A replay of the call also will be available until 11:59 p.m. ET, Thursday, August 8, 2024, by calling (877) 481-4010 in the U.S. and Canada or (919) 882-2331 internationally and entering replay passcode 50835.

General Information

Pinnacle West Capital Corp., an energy holding company based in Phoenix, has consolidated assets of nearly $26 billion, about 6,500 megawatts of generating capacity and approximately 6,100 employees in Arizona and New Mexico. Through its principal subsidiary, Arizona Public Service, the company provides retail electricity service to approximately 1.4 million Arizona homes and businesses. For more information about Pinnacle West, visit the company’s website at pinnaclewest.com.

Dollar amounts in this news release are after income taxes. Earnings per share amounts are based on average diluted common shares outstanding. For more information on Pinnacle West’s operating statistics and earnings, please visit pinnaclewest.com/investors.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations. These forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as "estimate," "predict," "may," "believe," "plan," "expect," "require," "intend," "assume," "project," "anticipate," "goal," "seek," "strategy," "likely," "should," "will," "could," and similar words. Because actual results may differ materially from expectations, we caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements. A number of factors could cause future results to differ materially from historical results, or from outcomes currently expected or sought by Pinnacle West or APS. These factors include, but are not limited to:

•uncertainties associated with the current and future economic environment, including economic growth rates, labor market conditions, inflation, supply chain delays, increased expenses, volatile capital markets, or other unpredictable effects;

•our ability to manage capital expenditures and operations and maintenance costs while maintaining reliability and customer service levels;

•variations in demand for electricity, including those due to weather, seasonality (including large increases in ambient temperatures), the general economy or social conditions, customer, and sales growth (or decline), the effects of energy conservation measures and distributed generation, and technological advancements;

•the potential effects of climate change on our electric system, including as a result of weather extremes such as prolonged drought and high temperature variations in the area where APS conducts its business;

•power plant and transmission system performance and outages;

•competition in retail and wholesale power markets;

•regulatory and judicial decisions, developments, and proceedings;

•new legislation, ballot initiatives and regulation or interpretations of existing legislation or regulations, including those relating to environmental requirements, regulatory and energy policy, nuclear plant operations and potential deregulation of retail electric markets;

•fuel and water supply availability;

•our ability to achieve timely and adequate rate recovery of our costs through our rates and adjustor recovery mechanisms, including returns on and of debt and equity capital investment;

•the ability of APS to meet renewable energy and energy efficiency mandates and recover related costs;

•the ability of APS to achieve its clean energy goals (including a goal by 2050 of 100% clean, carbon-free electricity) and, if these goals are achieved, the impact of such achievement on APS, its customers, and its business, financial condition, and results of operations;

•risks inherent in the operation of nuclear facilities, including spent fuel disposal uncertainty;

•current and future economic conditions in Arizona;

•the direct or indirect effect on our facilities or business from cybersecurity threats or intrusions, data security breaches, terrorist attack, physical attack, severe storms, or other catastrophic events, such as fires, explosions, pandemic health events or similar occurrences;

•the development of new technologies which may affect electric sales or delivery, including as a result of delays in the development and application of new technologies;

•the cost of debt, including increased cost as a result of rising interest rates, and equity capital and our ability to access capital markets when required;

•environmental, economic, and other concerns surrounding coal-fired generation, including regulation of greenhouse gas emissions;

•volatile fuel and purchased power costs;

•the investment performance of the assets of our nuclear decommissioning trust, pension, and other postretirement benefit plans and the resulting impact on future funding requirements;

•the liquidity of wholesale power markets and the use of derivative contracts in our business;

•potential shortfalls in insurance coverage;

•new accounting requirements or new interpretations of existing requirements;

•generation, transmission and distribution facilities and system conditions and operating costs;

•our ability to meet the anticipated future need for additional generation and associated transmission facilities in our region;

•the willingness or ability of our counterparties, power plant participants and power plant landowners to meet contractual or other obligations or extend the rights for continued power plant operations; and

•restrictions on dividends or other provisions in our credit agreements and Arizona Corporation Commission orders.

These and other factors are discussed in the most recent Pinnacle West/APS Form 10-K and 10-Q along with other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which readers should review carefully before placing any reliance on our financial statements or disclosures. Neither Pinnacle West nor APS assumes any obligation to update these statements, even if our internal estimates change, except as required by law.

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PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023

Operating Revenues	$	1,308,994	$	1,121,703	$	2,260,706	$	2,066,658

Operating Expenses
Fuel and purchased power	437,172		407,754		795,036		802,258
Operations and maintenance	272,266		277,238		529,844		527,318
Depreciation and amortization	225,017		195,101		435,311		387,007
Taxes other than income taxes	58,651		57,642		117,815		114,780
Other expense	2,141		688		2,161		1,298
Total	995,247		938,423		1,880,167		1,832,661

Operating Income	313,747		183,280		380,539		233,997

Other Income (Deductions)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction	8,910		13,034		19,202		28,095
Pension and other postretirement non-service credits - net	12,877		10,474		24,445		20,339
Other income	5,885		6,406		36,492		12,483
Other expense	(3,032)		(4,813)		(10,599)		(8,944)
Total	24,640		25,101		69,540		51,973

Interest Expense
Interest charges	108,891		93,832		208,665		181,951
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction	(11,036)		(12,317)		(24,177)		(25,039)
Total	97,855		81,515		184,488		156,912

Income Before Income Taxes	240,532		126,866		265,591		129,058

Income Taxes	32,421		15,897		36,312		17,080

Net Income	208,111		110,969		229,279		111,978

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,306		4,306		8,612		8,612

Net Income Attributable To Common Shareholders	$	203,805	$	106,663	$	220,667	$	103,366

Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	113,695		113,411		113,658		113,385

Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	115,803		113,717		115,015		113,657

Earnings Per Weighted-Average Common Share Outstanding
Net income attributable to common shareholders - basic	$	1.79	$	0.94	$	1.94	$	0.91
Net income attributable to common shareholders - diluted	$	1.76	$	0.94	$	1.92	$	0.91

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Renewed, Reliable and Resilient Second-Quarter 2024 Financial Results August 1, 2024

2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations, including statements regarding our earnings guidance and financial outlook and goals. These forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as “estimate,” “predict,” “may,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “require,” “intend,” “assume,” “project,” "anticipate," "goal," "seek," "strategy," "likely," "should," "will," "could," and similar words. Because actual results may differ materially from expectations, we caution you not to place undue reliance on these statements. A number of factors could cause future results to differ materially from historical results, or from outcomes currently expected or sought by Pinnacle West or APS. These factors include, but are not limited to: uncertainties associated with the current and future economic environment, including economic growth rates, labor market conditions, inflation, supply chain delays, increased expenses, volatile capital markets, or other unpredictable effects; our ability to manage capital expenditures and operations and maintenance costs while maintaining reliability and customer service levels; variations in demand for electricity, including those due to weather, seasonality (including large increases in ambient temperatures), the general economy or social conditions, customer, and sales growth (or decline), the effects of energy conservation measures and distributed generation, and technological advancements; the potential effects of climate change on our electric system, including as a result of weather extremes such as prolonged drought and high temperature variations in the area where APS conducts its business; power plant and transmission system performance and outages; competition in retail and wholesale power markets; regulatory and judicial decisions, developments, and proceedings; new legislation, ballot initiatives and regulation or interpretations of existing legislation or regulations, including those relating to environmental requirements, regulatory and energy policy, nuclear plant operations and potential deregulation of retail electric markets; fuel and water supply availability; our ability to achieve timely and adequate rate recovery of our costs through our rates and adjustor recovery mechanisms, including returns on and of debt and equity capital investment; the ability of APS to meet renewable energy and energy efficiency mandates and recover related costs; the ability of APS to achieve its clean energy goals (including a goal by 2050 of 100% clean, carbon-free electricity) and, if these goals are achieved, the impact of such achievement on APS, its customers, and its business, financial condition, and results of operations; risks inherent in the operation of nuclear facilities, including spent fuel disposal uncertainty; current and future economic conditions in Arizona; the direct or indirect effect on our facilities or business from cybersecurity threats or intrusions, data security breaches, terrorist attack, physical attack, severe storms, or other catastrophic events, such as fires, explosions, pandemic health events or similar occurrences; the development of new technologies which may affect electric sales or delivery, including as a result of delays in the development and application of new technologies; the cost of debt, including increased cost as a result of rising interest rates, and equity capital and our ability to access capital markets when required; environmental, economic, and other concerns surrounding coal-fired generation, including regulation of greenhouse gas emissions; volatile fuel and purchased power costs; the investment performance of the assets of our nuclear decommissioning trust, pension, and other postretirement benefit plans and the resulting impact on future funding requirements; the liquidity of wholesale power markets and the use of derivative contracts in our business; potential shortfalls in insurance coverage; new accounting requirements or new interpretations of existing requirements; generation, transmission and distribution facilities and system conditions and operating costs; our ability to meet the anticipated future need for additional generation and associated transmission facilities in our region; the willingness or ability of our counterparties, power plant participants and power plant landowners to meet contractual or other obligations or extend the rights for continued power plant operations; and restrictions on dividends or other provisions in our credit agreements and ACC orders. These and other factors are discussed in the most recent Pinnacle West/APS Form 10-K along with other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which you should review carefully before placing any reliance on our financial statements, disclosures or earnings outlook. Neither Pinnacle West nor APS assumes any obligation to update these statements, even if our internal estimates change, except as required by law. In this presentation, references to net income and earnings per share (EPS) refer to amounts attributable to common shareholders. Forward Looking Statements

Operating Revenue less Fuel and Purchased Power 2022 GRC impacts $ 0.45 Weather $ 0.29 Sales/Usage $ 0.24 LFCR/2019 GRC appeal outcome $ 0.06 RES/DSM/EIS $ 0.04 Transmission $ (0.05) 2Q 2023 2Q 2024 1 Includes costs and offsetting operating revenues associated with renewable energy and demand side management programs, see slide 21 for more information. 2 All other includes other taxes, other, net and share dilution. 3 Income taxes are positively impacted this quarter due to the timing of when permanent tax items and credits are recognized through the effective tax rate. Operating Revenue less Fuel and Purchased Power1 O&M1 D&A Pension & OPEB non- service credits, net Interest, net AFUDC All other2 Income taxes3 3 Second-Quarter results impacted by new rates and record June heat

Key Factors and Assumptions (as of August 1, 2024) 2024 Adjusted gross margin (operating revenues, net of fuel and purchased power expenses, x/RES,DSM,CCT)1 $2.93 – $3.00 billion • Retail customer growth of 1.5%-2.5% • Weather-normalized retail electricity sales growth of 2.0%-4.0% • Includes 2.5%-3.5% contribution to sales growth of new large manufacturing facilities and several large data centers • Assumes normal weather Adjusted operating and maintenance expense (O&M x/RES,DSM,CCT)1 $940 – $960 million Other operating expenses (depreciation and amortization, and taxes other than income taxes) $1.09 – $1.11 billion Other income (pension and other post-retirement non-service credits, other income and other expense) $58 – $64 million Interest expense, net of allowance for borrowed and equity funds used during construction (Total AFUDC ~$96 million) $320 – $340 million Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests $17 million Effective tax rate 13.75% – 14.25% Average diluted common shares outstanding 114.9 million EPS Guidance $4.60 – $4.80 1 Excludes costs and offsetting operating revenues associated with renewable energy and demand side management programs. For reconciliation, see slide 21. 4 2024 EPS guidance

2024 EPS guidance of $4.60-$4.80 key drivers1  New rates in effect March 8, 2024  Depreciation, amortization and property taxes due to higher plant in service  Retail customer growth of 1.5%-2.5%  2024 normal weather  Weather-normalized retail electricity sales growth of 2.0%-4.0% (includes 2.5%- 3.5% from large C&I)  Financing costs  LFCR & 2019 GRC appeal outcome  Operations and maintenance  BCE sale Long-term guidance and key drivers • Long-term EPS growth target of 5%-7% off 2024 midpoint • Retail customer growth of 1.5%-2.5% • Weather-normalized retail electricity sales growth of 4%-6% (includes 3%-5% from large C&I customers) 0.8% 4.2% 2.4% 1.5% 2.0%-4.0% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% '20 '21 '22 '23 '24E Total Sales Growth 5 1 Arrows represent expected comparative year-over-year impact of each driver on earnings. Key drivers & assumptions for 2024 EPS guidance 1 Long-term EPS growth target based on the Company’s current weather normalized compound annual growth rate projections from 2024-2028. 2 Forecasted guidance range through 2026.

$6.85B $7.80B 2022-2025E 2023-2026E CapEx Profile $233 $285 $280 $385 $572 $565 $550 $590 $361 $340 $415 $420 $634 $760 $755 $655 2023 2024E 2025E 2026E APS Total 2024-2026 $6.0B Generation Transmission Distribution Other $1.80B $1.95B $2.00B $2.05B Source: 2024-2026 as disclosed in the Second Quarter 2024 Form 10-Q One year ago Today 6 Capital plan to support reliability and continued growth within our service territory

Current Approved Rate Base and Test Year Detail End-of-Year Rate Base and Growth Guidance ACC FERC Rate Effective Date 03/08/2024 06/01/2024 Test Year Ended 6/30/20221 12/31/2023 Equity Layer 51.93% 49.64% Allowed ROE 9.55% 10.75% Rate Base $10.36B2 $2.1B $9.92 $13.5 $2.01 $2.6 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 ACC FERC 7 Rate base $ in billions, rounded Projected 1 Derived from APS annual update of formula transmission service rates. 2 Represents unadjusted ACC jurisdictional rate base consistent with regulatory filings. 1 Adjusted to include post-test year plant in service through 06/30/2023. 2 Rate Base excludes $215M approved through Joint Resolution in Case No. E-01345A-19-0236. Generation spend through System Reliability Benefit Surcharge and transmission spend will total ~35% of tracked capital from 2024-2026 and help reduce regulatory lag Rate Base growing within our service territory

$886 $865-$875 $127 $125-$135 $46 $75-$85 2023 2024 O&M Guidance (millions) Planned Outages RES/DSM Core O&M 8 Operations & Maintenance Guidance • Reduced year-over-year core O&M excluding planned outages • Final planned major outage in Q4 2024 at Four Corners Unit 5 • Unit 4 final planned major outage in 2025 • Lean culture and declining O&M per MWh goal We are focused on cost control and customer affordability

Approx. $3B Cash from Operations1 APS Debt2 PNW Debt2 Future PNW Capital Total Capital Investment $1.7B-$1.9B $200M-400M Approx. $400M 1 Cash from operations is net of shareholder dividends. 2 APS and PNW debt issuance is net of maturities. • Successfully raised ~$750 million of external equity in a forward sale to support balanced APS capital structure and expanded, accretive investment • Enhanced CapEx plan will require future financing matched to spend profile through 2026 (~40% of incremental CapEx in plan) • Tools available for future PNW capital need include ATM and alternatives (e.g., hybrid securities) Funding Strategy 2024-2026 Financing Plan ~$750M Approx. $6B PNW Equity 9 Optimized financing plan to support balanced capital structure ✓

Balance Sheet Targets • Solid investment-grade credit ratings • APS equity layer >50% • PNW FFO/Debt range of 14%-16% Corporate Ratings Senior Unsecured Ratings Short-Term Ratings Outlook APS Moody’s Baa1 Baa1 P-2 Stable S&P BBB+ BBB+ A-2 Stable Fitch BBB+ A- F2 Stable Pinnacle West Moody’s Baa2 Baa2 P-2 Stable S&P BBB+ BBB A-2 Stable Fitch BBB BBB F3 Stable 10 1 We are disclosing credit ratings to enhance understanding of our sources of liquidity and the effects of our ratings on our costs of funds. Ratings are as of July 23, 2024. We are focused on maintaining healthy credit ratings to support affordable growth1

$0 $200 $400 $600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034 2036 2038 2040 2042 2044 2046 2048 2050 APS Fixed APS Floating PNW Fixed PNW Floating($millions) As of June 30, 2024 11 Debt maturity profile shows well managed and stable financing plan

Appendix

Progress Pathway 2005 2019 2030 2050 Since 2020, have contracted over 5,000 MW of clean energy and storage to be in service for APS customers by end of 2025 Issued 2023 All-Source RFP for approximately 1,000 MW of reliable capacity, including at least 700 MW of renewable resources Successfully received approval of the System Reliability Benefit Surcharge that will expand our capacity to self-build generation to meet customer need with reduced lag 24% 50% 65% 100% 13 We are making progress towards our Clean Energy Commitment

14 • Projects that compete on cost and reliability from All-Source Request for Proposals • Determines prudency of new generation between general rate cases • Included in rates approximately 180 days after in service with Commission approval • Recovery at prevailing WACC less 100bps until future rate case • Traditional AFUDC treatment until asset is in service System Reliability Benefit Surcharge Key Features Continued Progress on Potential SRB Opportunities Proposed Project MWs Est. In-Service Status Agave BESS (Phase I) 150 2026 Contracted Sundance Expansion 90 2026 Contracted Ironwood Solar 168 2026 Contracted Redhawk Expansion 397 2028 Negotiating SRB will expand our capacity to self build generation to meet customer need with reduced lag

2.1% 2.3% 2.4% 2.2% 2.1% 1.5%-2.5% 0% 1% 2% 3% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024E Residential Customer Growth1 APS Residential Growth Natn'l Avg.-Residential 15 • Maricopa County ranked #1 for economic development by Site Selection magazine • In 2023, Maricopa County was the fourth fastest-growing county in the nation • Phoenix housing is affordable compared to major cities in the region • Phoenix is ranked #1 out of 15 top growth markets for manufacturing by Newmark Group, a global real estate firm • Maricopa County leads the nation in attracting talent according to Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics Arizona economy continues to be robust and attractive 1 National average from 2023 Itron Annual Energy Survey Report. Arizona continues to be an attractive service territory with strong customer growth

Source: Arizona Commerce Authority 16 Arizona’s commercial and industrial growth is diverse

0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2021 Applications 2022 Applications 2023 Applications 2024 Applications 169 200 216 60 2021 2022 2023 2024 1 Monthly data equals applications received minus cancelled applications. As of June 30, 2024, approximately 180,649 residential grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have been installed in APS’s service territory, totaling approximately 1,608 MWdc of installed capacity. Excludes APS Solar Partner Program, APS Solar Communities, and Flagstaff Community Partnership Program. Note: www.arizonagoessolar.org logs total residential application volume, including cancellations. Residential DG (MWdc) Annual Additions 17 Residential PV Applications

$15 $9 $16 $15 $17 $14 $18 $21 $20 $12 $16 $19 $0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 $30 $35 $40 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Renewable Energy Demand Side Management 2023 $127 Million 2024 $67 Million 1Renewable Energy and Demand Side Management expenses are substantially offset by adjustment mechanisms. Numbers may not foot due to rounding. ($ in millions pretax) 18 Renewable Energy & Demand Side Management expenses1

($1) $35 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Variances vs. Normal All periods recalculated to current 10-year rolling average (2013 – 2022). Numbers may not foot due to rounding. ($ in millions pretax) 2024 Total Weather Impact: $33 Million 19 2024 gross margin effects of weather

Q2 Plant Unit Actual Duration in Days West Phoenix CC5 47 Palo Verde 3 37 Q1 Plant Unit Actual Duration in Days Redhawk CC1 66 West Phoenix CC5 71 Q4 Plant Unit Estimated Duration in Days Palo Verde 2 36 Four Corners 5 66 Coal, Nuclear and Large Gas Planned Outages 20 2024 Planned Outage Schedule

2023 Actuals4 2024 Guidance4 Operating revenues1 $4.70 billion $4.92 - $5.02 billion Fuel and purchased power expenses1 $1.79 billion $1.85 - $1.89 billion Gross Margin $2.90 billion $3.06 - $3.13 billion Adjustments: Renewable energy and demand side management programs2 $129 million $125 - $135 million Adjusted gross margin $2.77 billion $2.93 - $3.00 billion Operations and maintenance1,3 $1.06 billion $1.07 - $1.09 billion Adjustments: Renewable energy and demand side management programs2 $127 million $125 - $135 million Adjusted operations and maintenance $932 million $940 - $960 million 21 1Line items from Consolidated Statements of Income. 2Includes $3.3M for CCT (Coal Community Transition) in 2023 and $3.3M in 2024 which is recovered through REAC (Renewable Energy Adjustment Charge). 3O&M per MWh was $35/MWh in 2023. 4Numbers may not foot due to rounding. Non-GAAP Measure Reconciliation

Case/Docket # Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2022 Rate Case: E-01345A-22-0144: Rates effective March 8 Rate Case Limited Rehearing Direct Testimony Due Sep. 20 Rate Case Limited Rehearing Rebuttal Testimony Due Oct. 18 Rate Case Limited Rehearing Begins Nov. 5 Power Supply Adjustor (PSA) E-01345A-22-0014: 2024 PSA rate (no change from 2023) PSA application to be filed Nov. 27 Transmission Cost Adjustor E-01345A-22-0014: Filed May 15; effective June 1 Lost Fixed Cost Recovery E-01345A-23-0228: 2023 LFCR effective May 1 2024 LFCR filed July 31 2024 LFCR effective date Nov. 1 (if approved) Resource Planning and Procurement: E-99999A-22-0046 ACC IRP Workshop July 31 Anticipated 2023 IRP acknowledgment 2024 RES Implementation Plan E-01345A-23-0193: 2024 REAC-1 effective (if approved) 2025 RES Plan filed July 1 Resource Comparison Proxy E-01345A-24-0095: Updated RCP Calculation filed May 1 Effective Sep. 1 (if approved) Test Year Rules (Regulatory Lag) AU-00000A-23-0012: Workshop held March 19th Workshop scheduled for Oct. 3 2024 Financing Application E-01345A-24-0089: Equity infusion and Long-term debt application filed April 19 Redhawk Power Plant Expansion Project E-01345A-24-0156: Redhawk CEC Hearing Begins Aug. 19 22 2024 Key Regulatory Dates

23 Wildfire Mitigation Vegetation management Asset inspection Monitoring and awareness Operational mitigations • Comprehensive right- of-way clearance & maintained cycles • Defensible space around poles • Hazard tree program (outside right-of-way) • Enhanced line patrols • Technology deployments • Drone use • Infra-red scans • Non-reclosing strategy • Public outreach program • Red Flag Warning protocols • Public Safety Power Shutoff • Dedicated team of meteorologists • Cameras and weather stations • Federal & state agency partnerships Grid hardening investments • Ongoing distribution system upgrades • High-risk area fire standards • Mesh pole wrapping • Non-expulsion fuses • Steel poles (if truck accessible) Internal: 12-person fire mitigation department engages across entire APS organization to plan and implement initiatives External: Member of 19 fire mitigation industry associations Independent third-party reviews of APS wildfire mitigation plan Our wildfire preparedness and mitigation strategy is comprehensive and multi-faceted:

24 Consolidated Statistics 3 Months Ended June 30, 6 Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Incr (Decr) 2024 2023 Incr (Decr) ELECTRIC OPERATING REVENUES (Dollars in Millions) Retail Residential $ 658 $ 542 $ 116 $ 1,091 $ 952 $ 139 Business 610 517 93 1,071 923 149 Total Retail 1,268 1,059 209 2,162 1,875 287 Sales for Resale (Wholesale) 10 27 (17) 37 123 (86) Transmission for Others 28 33 (6) 55 65 (10) Other Miscellaneous Services 3 2 1 6 4 2 Total Operating Revenues $ 1,309 $ 1,122 $ 187 $ 2,261 $ 2,067 $ 194 ELECTRIC SALES (GWH) Retail Residential 3,805 3,384 421 6,572 6,252 320 Business 4,536 4,028 508 8,346 7,481 865 Total Retail Sales 8,342 7,413 929 14,918 13,733 1,185 Sales for Resale (Wholesale) 1,587 955 632 2,487 2,001 486 Total Electric Sales 9,929 8,368 1,561 17,405 15,734 1,671 RETAIL SALES (GWH) - WEATHER NORMALIZED Residential 3,539 3,529 10 6,301 6,274 28 Business 4,478 4,072 406 8,308 7,555 753 Total Retail Sales 8,017 7,601 416 14,609 13,828 781 Retail sales (GWH) (% over prior year) 5.5% 0.1% 5.6% 1.7% AVERAGE ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS Retail Customers Residential 1,250,437 1,222,319 28,118 1,248,639 1,222,612 26,027 Business 143,611 142,438 1,173 143,644 142,431 1,213 Total Retail 1,394,048 1,364,757 29,291 1,392,283 1,365,044 27,239 Wholesale Customers 60 54 6 59 56 3 Total Customers 1,394,109 1,364,812 29,297 1,392,342 1,365,100 27,242 Total Customer Growth (% over prior year) 2.1% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% RETAIL USAGE - WEATHER NORMALIZED (KWh/Average Customer) Residential 2,830 2,887 (57) 5,046 5,131 (85) Business 31,182 28,586 2,595 57,836 53,040 4,796

25 Consolidated Statistics 3 Months Ended June 30, 6 Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Incr (Decr) 2024 2023 Incr (Decr) ENERGY SOURCES (GWH) Generation Production Nuclear 2,192 1,991 202 4,741 4,497 244 Coal 1,502 1,130 372 3,491 3,198 293 Gas, Oil and Other 1,960 2,044 (84) 3,370 3,829 (459) Renewables 354 153 201 584 245 339 Total Generation Production 6,007 5,317 691 12,187 11,769 417 Purchased Power Conventional 1,818 1,960 (142) 2,439 2,528 (89) Resales 258 384 (126) 263 438 (175) Renewables 1,215 797 418 2,039 1,415 624 Total Purchased Power 3,291 3,141 149 4,741 4,381 360 Total Energy Sources 9,298 8,458 840 16,927 16,150 777 POWER PLANT PERFORMANCE Capacity Factors - Owned Nuclear 88% 80% 8% 95% 90% 4% Coal 51% 38% 13% 59% 54% 5% Gas, Oil and Other 25% 26% (1)% 21% 24% (3)% Solar 43% 31% 13% 36% 25% 11% System Average 42% 38% 4% 43% 43% 0% 3 Months Ended June 30, 6 Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Incr (Decr) 2024 2023 Incr (Decr) WEATHER INDICATORS - RESIDENTIAL Actual Cooling Degree-Days 648 424 224 648 424 224 Heating Degree-Days 20 17 3 496 700 (204) Average Humidity 17% 17% 0% 17% 17% 0% 10-Year Averages (2013 - 2022) Cooling Degree-Days 525 525 - 525 525 - Heating Degree-Days 2 2 - 440 440 - Average Humidity 17% 17% - 17% 17% -