Investing in the Community
At Pinnacle West we see our role in the community as that of a partner. Throughout our long history of serving Arizona, we have always worked hard to find opportunities to build healthy communities, to strengthen the economy and help maintain a healthy environment. We regard these areas as highly as any other aspects of our business.

We have a strong commitment to community leadership and volunteerism, corporate sponsorship, economic development and environmental stewardship, which we believe are essential components of a successful and sustainable utility today and in the future.

The power of collaboration is at the core of everything we do. We enjoy partnerships with many key organizations throughout the state — organizations that make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. We believe our community benefits from working together towards a common goal, and we are ready to do our part as we join our partners in building a better tomorrow. It is on that commitment to excellence that we plan for the future.

We realize our role in the community is more than just an energy provider or real estate developer. At Pinnacle West we believe making an investment in the communities we serve is the blueprint that will allow both our company and the greater community to prosper. 

We embrace the role of collaborator and partner with the communities we live in and serve — not only because it is the right thing to do — but because we realize that the strength of our company parallels the strength our state, its economy, its communities and its residents.

From our programs for supporting children and education; to our commitment to helping small and minority-owned businesses; to our patronage of the arts and culture; to our encouragement of economic development, APS sees itself as an active participant in the continued well-being of our entire state.

But while our various programs are the vehicles we use to give back, our dedication to the community is showcased best through the sweat equity of employees who represent our company each day. Our employees serve on the boards of some of the most important organizations in the state and spend thousands of hours volunteering at events and on organizations that make an impact on the lives of many of our neighbors.

Each year, our employees distinguish themselves and our company through their support of the United Way and other charitable organizations. Each year our employees and corporation donated millions of dollars in community support; dollars that are channeled directly into the hands of social service organizations that are making a difference each day.

We will always consider community involvement an integral part of our company's culture and place it at the head of our sustainability efforts.