APS Rate Allows Up to 40 Percent Discount

June 12, 2008

Phoenix, AZ  -   PHOENIX - With summer in full swing and updates to the federal low-income guidelines soon to be effective, now is the ideal time for APS customers to find out if they qualify for the APS Low Income Energy Support Program (E-3) discount, which can lower the cost of monthly electric bills up to 40 percent.

The discounts apply to customers who have a household income within 150 percent of the federal low-income guidelines, as determined by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). The 2008 guidelines, which go into effect July 1, are:

The monthly discount varies depending on the amount of energy used. "Under this program, it's important to remember a simple rule of thumb: the less energy used, the higher the discount," said Jerry Mendoza, APS program manager. "The program is designed to help limited-income customers with their energy bills, and encourage the wise use of energy, which is something everybody should try to do."

To sign-up for the program, customers must have an APS residential account in their name, in addition to qualifying under the federal low income guidelines. Customers enrolled in E-3 will see a credit on their electric bill based on the amount of energy used that month.

To sign up for the program, customers must fill out a short application, available at all APS business offices, Community Action Program offices, and online at aps.com. Or, customers may call:

- DES at (602) 542-6600 in the Phoenix metro area or (800) 582-5706 outside of the Phoenix area;
- APS at (602) 371-7171 in the Phoenix metropolitan area, (800) 253-9405 outside of the Phoenix area

The application is pre-addressed, and postage is also pre-paid. Processing of the application by DES generally takes between 30 to 45 days.

APS, Arizona's largest and longest-serving electricity utility, serves more than 1.1 million customers in 11 of the state's 15 counties. With headquarters in Phoenix, APS is the principal subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW).

Maria Arellano
(602) 250-3155