Case: Maryland Clean Energy Center v. United States

1:25-cv-01738 | U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Filed Date: Oct. 15, 2025

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

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This is a breach-of-contract action arising from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to unilaterally terminate competitive grants awarded to Plaintiffs under the Solar for All zero-emissions technologies program. On October 15, 2025, a coalition of 22 states, the District of Columbia, and public energy agencies sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for breach of contract over the abrupt cancellation of the “Solar for All” program. Plaintiffs sought money damages under the Tucker Act (28 U.S.C. § 1491) for breach of contract and bad faith, plus interest and attorney’s fees.

This case is ongoing.

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Gorodetsky, Lauren (- United States (national) -)

Jamieson, Keith (- United States (national) -)

Katz, Joshua (- United States (national) -)

Lacedonia, Jill (- United States (national) -)

Attorney for Defendant

Iarossi, Albert Salvatore (- United States (national) -)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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1:25-cv-01738

Complaint

Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71667491/maryland-clean-energy-center/

Last updated Nov. 6, 2025, 10:28 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against USA (EPA) (Filing fee $405, Receipt number AUSFCC-10802293) (Copy Served Electronically on Department of Justice), filed by All Plaintiffs. Answer due by 12/15/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheets, # 2 Table of Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit K, # 14 Exhibit L)(aoc) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

Clearinghouse
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Notice of Random Assignment Pursuant to Rule 40.1(a) to Judge Loren A. Smith. (aoc) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

Oct. 16, 2025

Oct. 16, 2025

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NOTICE of Designation of Electronic Case. (aoc) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

Oct. 16, 2025

Oct. 16, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Keith Jamieson for MARYLAND CLEAN ENERGY CENTER . (Jamieson, Keith) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

Oct. 17, 2025

Oct. 17, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Neil Giovanatti for STATE OF MICHIGAN . (Giovanatti, Neil) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

Oct. 21, 2025

Oct. 21, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jill Lacedonia for STATE OF CONNECTICUT . (Lacedonia, Jill) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine Brady Dirks for COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS . (Dirks, Katherine) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Polly Synk for STATE OF MICHIGAN . (Synk, Polly) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

Oct. 23, 2025

Oct. 23, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Amy Laura Cahn for COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS . (Cahn, Amy Laura) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Katz for STATE OF ARIZONA . (Katz, Joshua) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Albert Salvatore Iarossi for USA . (Iarossi, Albert) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

Scheduled Proceeding Hearing Set: REPORTER PRESENT. Status Conference set for 10/28/2025 02:00 PM in Courtroom 4 before Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (tb)

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

Set Scheduled Proceeding Hearing Deadline

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

Status Conference Order - (NON-PDF - Docket Text Order Only)

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

STATUS CONFERENCE ORDER (NON-PDF - Docket Text Order Only): In-person status conference set for 10/28/2025 at 2:00 PM EDT before Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. Signed by Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (ajd) Service on parties made.

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

**REVISED**Scheduled Proceeding Hearing Set: REPORTER PRESENT. Status Conference set for 10/28/2025 02:00 PM in Courtroom 4 (Telephonic) before Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (py)

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by David Moskowitz for STATE OF COLORADO . (Moskowitz, David) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Oct. 28, 2025

Oct. 28, 2025

Status Conference

Oct. 29, 2025

Oct. 29, 2025

Minute Entry - Was the proceeding sealed to the public? No. If Yes, only parties to the case may order a copy of the transcript. Preliminary status conference held in Washington, D.C. on 10/28/2025 before Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. Defendant is directed to file its answer or motion to dismiss on or before December 15, 2025. Plaintiffs are directed to file their opening summary judgment motion on or before December 17, 2025. It is so ordered. Status Conference. [Total number of days of proceeding: 1]. Official record of proceeding taken by court reporter. To order a certified transcript or an audio recording of the proceeding, click HERE.(ww)

Oct. 29, 2025

Oct. 29, 2025

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Notice of Appearance (NON DOJ ATTORNEYS)

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Scheduling Order

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

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Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

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Notice of Filing Certified Transcript

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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Certified Transcript

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case AND Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case AND Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case AND Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case AND Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case AND Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

27

Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case AND Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case AND Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case AND Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Remark - Pro Hac Vice Fee Pay (Public)

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

- United States (national) -

Case Type(s):

Public Accommodations/Contracting

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 15, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

U.S. Court of Federal Claims 1:25-cv-01738

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)