Pinnacle West Capital Corporation · NYSE:PNW

Pinnacle West Capital — EEI Financial Conference 2010

41 slides from Pinnacle West Capital's conference presentation, Oct 31, 2010

  1. Slide 1: EEI Financial Conference

    EEI Financial Conference October 31 – November 3, 2010

  2. Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements based on our current expectations, and neither Pinnacle West nor APS assumes any obligation to update these statements, even if our internal estimates change, except as required by applicable law. These forward-looking

  3. Slide 3: Corporate Overview

    Corporate Overview

  4. Slide 4: PNW: Our Value Proposition

    PNW: Our Value Proposition Capitalizing on Strengthening Financial Attractive Fundamentals and Risk Profiles  Vertically integrated  Investment-grade credit ratings electric utility and adequate liquidity  High-growth service territory  Risk reduction  Diversified energy mix  Convert growth in

  5. Slide 5: Pinnacle West: Who We Are

    Pinnacle West: Who We Are At our core, we are an electric utility. NYSE Ticker: PNW Market Cap: $4 Billion Enterprise Value: $8 Billion Assets September 30, 2010 $12 Billion Vertically Integrated Electric Utility $12 Billion Other Non-Utility Subsidiaries $97 Million

  6. Slide 6: Arizona's Largest and Longest-Serving Electric Utility

    Arizona’s Largest and Longest-Serving Electric Utility Serving Arizona customers since 1887 – 15 years before statehood. Arizona Service Territory  1.1 million customer accounts  34,646 square miles Customer Growth  0.6% in 2009 Continental United States  1% average annual growth expected throug

  7. Slide 7: A Leadership Team of Industry Veterans

    A Leadership Team of Industry Veterans Our top executives have more than 130 combined years of creating shareholder value in the energy industry. Don Brandt Chairman & CEO Jim Don Mark Randy Dave Hatfield Robinson Schiavoni Edington Falck SVP & APS SVP EVP & EVP, CFO President Fossil Chief Nuclear G

  8. Slide 8: Financial Overview

    Financial Overview

  9. Slide 9: Consolidated On-Going EPS

    Consolidated On-Going EPS Improvement in on-going earnings of approximately 30% expected for 2010. EPS 2009 Actual: $2.33 per share $3.10 $2.95 Guidance as of October 28, 2010 $2.33  2010 $2.95 - $3.10 per share  2011 Estimated to be within guidance range provided for 2010, with some opportunity f

  10. Slide 10: Top-Tier Dividend Yield

    Top-Tier Dividend Yield Pinnacle West’s annual dividend is $2.10 per share. 8% 6% 5.1% 4.7% 4% 2% 2.0% 0% Sep. 30, Dec. 31, Mar. 31, Jun 30, Sep. 30, 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 Pinnacle West Electric Utility Average S&P 500 Index

  11. Slide 11: Adequate Financing Access and Liquidity

    Adequate Financing Access and Liquidity Our credit metrics have improved significantly over the past five years. 2010 Major Financing Activities Feb. $500 million APS revolver renewal Feb. $200 million PNW revolver renewal April $253 million common stock offering Credit Facilities Ratings Capacity P

  12. Slide 12: Multi-Pronged Approach to ROE Improvement

    Multi-Pronged Approach to ROE Improvement We are actively working to improve our return on equity. Electricity Rate Increases Regulatory Framework Improvements ROE Goal Improvement Cost Savings Initiatives Efficiency and Effectiveness Throughout Organization

  13. Slide 13: Cost Savings To Support Future Results

    Cost Savings To Support Future Results Our cost management efforts will help improve financial results beyond those achievable through regulatory decisions. Enterprise-wide emphasis Better leverage technology Optimize assets Cost and resources Savings Effective, efficient execution Engaged, motivate

  14. Slide 14: Regulatory Overview

    Regulatory Overview

  15. Slide 15: Arizona Corporation Commissioners

    Arizona Corporation Commissioners Terms Through January 2011 Kristin Mayes Gary Pierce (Rep) Chairman (Rep) Elected November 2008, Terms Through January 2013 Sandra Kennedy (Dem) Paul Newman (Dem) Bob Stump (Rep)

  16. Slide 16: Opportunities to Continue Improving Regulatory Dialogue

    Opportunities to Continue Improving Regulatory Dialogue Generic Dockets  Decoupling and other financial mechanisms to promote energy efficiency  Line extensions  Feed-in tariffs  Renewable transmission  Energy efficiency rules  Resource planning rules November 2, 2010 General Election  Two se

  17. Slide 17: Progressive 2009 Regulatory Settlement Positions APS Well for Next Two Years

    Progressive 2009 Regulatory Settlement Positions APS Well for Next Two Years APS’ regulatory settlement contains a number of benefits for investors beginning in 2010.  Strengthens APS’ earned ROE and financial condition  Supports common dividend  Demonstrates increased cooperation among APS, ACC

  18. Slide 18: Progressive 2009 Regulatory Settlement

    Progressive 2009 Regulatory Settlement Settlement provisions include earnings support until next rate case. Estimated Pretax Earnings Benefits ($ Millions) 2010 2011 2012 Settlement agreement terms Base rate increase $ 207 $ 207 $ 207 Line extensions treated as revenue 23 25 49 Pension and OPEB defe

  19. Slide 19: Our Regulatory Mix

    Our Regulatory Mix The bulk of APS’ revenues come from our regulated retail rate base; we also have a meaningful transmission business. Most Recent Rate Decisions ACC FERC Transmission Effective Date 1/1/2010 6/1/2010 16% Test Year Ending 12/31/2007 12/31/2009 Generation & Distribution Rate Base $5.

  20. Slide 20: APS Revenues by Recovery Mechanisms

    APS Revenues by Recovery Mechanisms We have received supportive regulatory decisions providing more timely recovery. Regulated Electricity Revenue Test Year by Recovery Mechanism Historical Forecasted $ Millions 3,500 3,000 PSA 2,500 TCA RES 2,000 DSM* 1,500 Base Rates 1,000 Other** 500 0 2004 2005

  21. Slide 21: Constructive Transmission Rate Regulation

    Constructive Transmission Rate Regulation We have achieved constructive transmission rate treatment.  FERC Formula Rates adopted in 2008  Adjusted annually with 10.75% allowed ROE  Based on FERC Form 1 and certain projections  Retail portion flows through ACC Transmission Cost Adjustor (TCA)  R

  22. Slide 22: Operations Overview

    Operations Overview

  23. Slide 23: Positive Long-Term Demographics

    Positive Long-Term Demographics Arizona has ranked in the top five for population growth over the last 20 years. APS expects strong future customer growth, in spite of current economic slowdown. Superior Historical Growth APS Customer Growth Annual Growth Millions 2.0 6% 1.7 5% 52% 1.5 4% 1.1 3% 1.0

  24. Slide 24: 2009 Retail Customer, Sales And Revenue Mixes

    2009 Retail Customer, Sales And Revenue Mixes Customers Retail Operating Year-End Sales Revenues 1.1 Million 28,173 GWh $3.0 Billion 89% 47% 45% 50% 43% 11% 8% 6% Residential Commercial Industrial Other

  25. Slide 25: Customer Satisfaction … A Key Priority

    Customer Satisfaction … A Key Priority Our employees take pride in providing top-tier customer service. Lowering Outage Time Outstanding Residential Per Customer Customer Satisfaction Rating Average Outage Rating Minutes/Year 700 125 APS 675 Industry 100 Average 650 625 75 600 50 575 550 25 525 0 50

  26. Slide 26: 2009 APS Generation and Energy Fuel Mixes

    2009 APS Generation and Energy Fuel Mixes Energy Generation Generation Fuel Mix Fuel Mix Capacity Mix 34,514 GWh 27,374 GWh 6,288 MW 36% 28% 17% 26% 54% 21% 18% Nuclear Coal Gas & Oil Purchased Power

  27. Slide 27: Superior Power Plant Performance

    Superior Power Plant Performance Our nuclear and coal plants are strong baseload resources. Nuclear Capacity Factors Coal Performance Metrics 100% APS Commercial Availability 100% APS Capacity Factor Industry Industry Capacity Factor 92% 90% 88% 89% 90% APS 80% 80% 82% APS Industry 70% 70% 65% 60% 6

  28. Slide 28: A Well-Balanced Generation Portfolio

    A Well-Balanced Generation Portfolio` Commercial Ownership / Net Capacity Fuel / Plant Location Units Dispatch Ops. Date Operator Interest 1 (MW) Nuclear Palo Verde Wintersburg, AZ 1,2,3 Base 1986 - 1989 APS 29.1 1,146 Total Nuclear 1,146 Coal Cholla Joseph City, AZ 1,2,3 Base 1962 - 1980 APS 100 64

  29. Slide 29: Resource Planning, Renewables and Energy Efficiency

    Resource Planning, Renewables and Energy Efficiency

  30. Slide 30: APS CapEx Drives Strong Rate Base Growth

    APS CapEx Drives Strong Rate Base Growth We have reduced capital expenditures based on current economic conditions, yet still expect strong rate base growth. APS Capital Expenditures APS Rate Base $ Millions $ Billions 1,400 10 1,200 8 1,000 Generation Transmission 6 800 Distribution 600 4 Other 400

  31. Slide 31: Further Transmission Investment is Key

    Further Transmission Investment is Key Strategic investment is needed to maintain reliability and bring diversified resources to our customers. NAVAJO  10-Year Transmission Plan FOUR NORTH CORNERS 100 MW (115kV and above): 970 MW  $520 million of new transmission investment BAGDAD FLAGSTAFF (APS )

  32. Slide 32: Near-Term Resource Planning Issues

    Near-Term Resource Planning Issues Arizona has stringent renewable energy and energy efficiency standards. Renewable Energy (RES) Minimum Requirements  Portion of retail sales to be supplied by renewable resources  5% by 2015  15% by 2025  Distributed energy component  30% of total requirement

  33. Slide 33: APS Strong Commitment to Renewable Energy

    APS Strong Commitment to Renewable Energy 2009 retail settlement enhanced commitments and regulatory support. December 2009 retail regulatory settlement provisions  1.7 million MWh additional renewable generation in service by end of 2015  About twice state Renewable Energy Standard requirement 

  34. Slide 34: Arizona's World-Class Solar Potential

    Arizona’s World-Class Solar Potential We intend to make Arizona the “Solar Capital of the World.” Solar Insolation Comparison (kWh/year) Germany - among countries with highest installed capacities despite Seattle-like weather conditions Japan’s solar Germany insolation comparable to Florida Japan Ar

  35. Slide 35: AZ Sun Program

    AZ Sun Program APS plans to add 100 megawatts of owned solar photovoltaic generation by the end of 2014.  100 MW photovoltaic solar plants to be owned by APS  Up to $500 million capital investment  To be in service in 2011 - 2014  Projects • Announced to date: • 15 MW at Luke Air Force Base (mid

  36. Slide 36: APS Recent Renewable Resource Projects

    APS Recent Renewable Resource Projects Substantial efforts underway to expand renewable energy for Arizona. Photovoltaic solar resources  Turnkey contracts for ownership or long-term purchase power agreements to be 15-50 MW each  Request for proposals issued January 2010  Proposals received April

  37. Slide 37: Community Power Project – Flagstaff, Arizona

    Community Power Project – Flagstaff, Arizona APS’ innovative pilot project encourages distributed renewable resources, integrated with smart grid technology.  200 to 300 rooftop solar photovoltaic systems on single feeder  1.5 to 2 MW of distributed generation APS-owned  4 weather stations in roo

  38. Slide 38: Solana: A "Sunny Place"

    Solana: A “Sunny Place” Solana will generate enough clean, renewable electricity to meet the needs of about 70,000 Arizona homes.  280-MW concentrating solar trough  30-year PPA for all output (~900 GWh/year)  Planned commercial operation in 2013  Near existing transmission lines  70 miles sout

  39. Slide 39: Renewable Contracts Provide Bridge

    Renewable Contracts Provide Bridge COD/ Developer/ Expected Term Capacity * Fuel / Contract Location Operator Status PPA Signed COD (years) (MW) Solar Solana (CSP Trough) Gila Bend, AZ Abengoa AD Feb-2008 2013 30 280 Total Solar 280 Wind Aragonne Mesa Santa Rosa, NM Bluearc Mgmt. Group IO Dec-2005 D

  40. Slide 40: APS Energy Efficiency Initiatives Increasing

    APS Energy Efficiency Initiatives Increasing APS will double customers’ energy efficiency savings over the next three years. Cumulative Annual Energy Savings Associated with EE/DSM Programs  Program costs currently GWh 2,000 recovered through retail DSM adjustor 1,500  Decoupling or other financia

  41. Slide 41: Environmental, Sustainability and Technology Leadership

    Environmental, Sustainability and Technology Leadership We have been recognized internationally for our achievements. Edison Electric Institute’s Dow Jones Global 100 Most Sustainable 2008 Top Industry Award Sustainability Index Corporations in World (Technical Innovation) Social Responsibility Repo

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