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PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Providence Courthouse and the John O. Pastore Federal Building at the east end of Kennedy Plaza are about to get a $4.2-million "green" upgrade, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse announced Friday afternoon.

The courthouse is home to the U.S. District Court, Providence.

The five-story, granite federal building will get $4.2 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for energy efficiency upgrades.

The John O. Pastore Federal Buidling, which houses a post office and other courtrooms, will receive $281,000 to make it more energy efficient.

"This infusion of federal funding will quickly put more contractors, plumbers, and electricians back to work," Reed said in a news release.

"Improving energy efficiency in federal buildings like Rhode Island's is a powerful way for government to lead by example as we build a new, green economy," added Whitehouse. "These funds and the jobs they will sustain are welcome for our state."

The Recovery Act will direct $750 million to renovate and construct federal buildings and courthouses, $300 million to renovate and construct land ports of entry, and $4.5 billion to convert federal buildings to high-performance green buildings. The complete list of projects that will be funded this year will be available on-line at www.recovery.gov.

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dan said:

I'm pretty sure millions of dollars were just spent on the federal courthouse not that long ago. Why not spend another $280,000. Abe Lincoln...I mean frank Williams just spent $43,000 to fix up an office for himself after he retired. This state is a BIG JOKE!!!

Link | April 3, 2009 8:19 PM
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