Sharyland Utilities Selects Quanta Services For CREZ-Related Transmission Services

Houston, TX /PRNewswire/ -- Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR.) today announced that Sharyland Utilities, L.P. (Sharyland) has awarded the company a contract for transmission and infrastructure services as part of the utility's Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ) initiative. The contract encompasses construction services for three segments of 345,000-volt transmission lines totaling approximately 220 miles in Texas.

"Quanta's resources and expertise are well-suited to meet the challenges presented by the difficult terrain and aggressive completion schedule of Sharyland's CREZ projects," said James F. O'Neil, president and CEO of Quanta Services. "We are proud to apply our industry knowledge, efficient project management and commitment to safety to help Sharyland meet their goals for delivering renewable energy to Texas consumers."

Under the contract, Quanta will oversee, manage and perform all construction activities related to the three segments: Hereford to White Deer (91.16 miles); White Deer to Silverton (66.56 miles); and Silverton to Cottonwood (64.53 miles).

"Selecting Quanta is the right decision," said Mark Caskey, Senior Vice President of Sharyland Utilities. "Quanta has a proven track record in the industry, and we are glad to have them on board to be a part of the construction phase of this project."

The CREZ initiative was established by the Texas Legislature in 2005 to help encourage the development of wind generation in Texas by facilitating the construction of needed electrical transmission lines to the areas of the state determined to have superior wind resources. These transmission lines are expected to improve the Texas electric transmission system and provide related benefits to customers.

About Sharyland Utilities
Sharyland Utilities, L.P. is a Texas-based public electric utility that is fully regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Sharyland Utilities is committed to providing quality customer service, affordable rates, safe and reliable electric delivery, and increased investment in the electric grid of Texas. Sharyland Utilities is unique in that it serves retail customers throughout Texas in both competitive and non-competitive areas of the state. Sharyland Utilities currently serves approximately 42,000 customers in 29 counties throughout Texas. Its corporate office is located in Dallas, with additional offices in Amarillo, Brady, Celeste, Colorado City, McAllen, Midland, and Stanton. Sharyland Utilities is privately-owned by members of the family of Ray L. Hunt, and is managed by Hunter L. Hunt. For more information, please go to www.sharylandutilities.com.

About Quanta Services
Quanta Services is a leading specialized contracting services company, delivering infrastructure solutions for the electric power, natural gas and pipeline and telecommunication industries. The company's comprehensive services include designing, installing, repairing and maintaining network infrastructure nationwide. Additionally, Quanta licenses point-to-point fiber optic telecommunications infrastructure in select markets and offers related design, procurement, construction and maintenance services. With operations throughout North America, Quanta has the manpower, resources and expertise to complete projects that are local, regional, national or international in scope.

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