Case: Maryland Clean Energy Center v. United States

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

Filed Date: Oct. 15, 2025

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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 $7 billion of competitive grants awarded through the Solar for All zero-emissions technologies program to States, municipalities, Tribes, and eligible nonprofits to enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy or benefit from zero-emission technologies. On October 15, 2025, a coalition of 22 states, the District of Columbia, and public energy agencies…

This is a breach-of-contract action arising from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to unilaterally terminate $7 billion of competitive grants awarded through the Solar for All zero-emissions technologies program to States, municipalities, Tribes, and eligible nonprofits to enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy or benefit from zero-emission technologies.

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. The plaintiffs claimed that when the EPA obligated the Solar for All funds, it entered into binding grant agreements with each plaintiff and that the unilateral termination of the grants, absent any noncompliance from the plaintiffs, constituted a clear, unambiguous, and material breach of the agreements. The plaintiffs further maintain that the defendant’s interpretation of the One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1) as enabling the termination of the grants is erroneous and contrary to statutory interpretation. Plaintiffs sought monetary 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 was assigned to Judge Loren A. Smith. 

As of November 29, 2025, this case is in the early stages of litigation, and the defendant's answer is due by December 15. 

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Sofia Yoder (11/29/2025)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Day, David Dana (- United States (national) -)

Fernandes, Kalikoonalani Diara (- United States (national) -)

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

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

Attorney for Defendant

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

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1:25-cv-01738

Complaint

Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated April 20, 2026, 3:33 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 Albert Salvatore Iarossi for USA . (Iarossi, Albert) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 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

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

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

Scheduled Proceeding Hearing Set

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 by Kiel Ireland for NEVADA CLEAN ENERGY FUND . (Ireland, Kiel) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Scheduling Order

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

SCHEDULING ORDER:Answer due by 12/15/2025. Plaintiffs' Summary Judgment Motion(s) due by 12/17/2025. Signed by Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (jt1) Service on parties made.

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Jonathan T. Rose. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: Vermont Supreme Court. ), filed by STATE OF VERMONT. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Jonathan Rose)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

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ORDER granting 14 Motion for Jonathon Rose to appear Pro Hac Vice as counsel on behalf of the State of Vermont. Is the Fee Waived: No. Signed by Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (ww) Service on parties made. (Main Document 15 replaced on 11/7/2025 to correct a typographical error) (aoc). Modified on 11/7/2025 (aoc). (Entered: 10/31/2025)

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

Remark

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

Pursuant to 15 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, Jonathan Rose shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

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Notice of Filing Certified Transcript for proceedings held on October 28, 2025 in Washington D.C. (aoc) (Main Document 16 replaced on 11/3/2025) (aoc). (Entered: 11/03/2025)

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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CERTIFIED TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on October 28, 2025 before Judge Loren A Smith. Total No. of Pages: 1-15. Procedures Re: Electronic Transcripts and Redactions. To order a copy of the transcript, click HERE. Notice of Intent to Redact due 11/10/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/1/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/29/2026. (aoc) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: C.L. Junine So. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: State of Washington Supreme Court. ), filed by STATE OF WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of C.L. Junine So)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Sarah Smith-Levy. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: State of Washington Supreme Court. ), filed by STATE OF WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Sarah Smith-Levy)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Katharine Roller. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: Supreme Court of Illinois. ), filed by ILLINOIS FINANCE AUTHORITY. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Katharine Roller)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Elizabeth Scott. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: Supreme Court of Illinois. ), filed by ILLINOIS FINANCE AUTHORITY. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Elizabeth Scott)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Kelsea Suarez. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: New York Court of Appeals. ), filed by NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Kelsea Suarez)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Matthew Eisenson. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: New York Court of Appeals. ), filed by NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Matthew Eisenson)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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ORDER granting [ECF Nos. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23] Motions for Pro Hac Vice Admission. Counselors So, Smith-Levy, Roller, Scott, Suarez, and Eisenson are ordered to pay the applicable admission fee to the Clerk of the Court within fourteen days of this order. Is the Fee Waived: No Signed by Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (ww) Service on parties made. (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Carrie Noteboom. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: Colorado Supreme Court. ), filed by STATE OF COLORADO. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Carrie Noteboom)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: David Day. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: Hawaii Supreme Court. ), filed by STATE OF HAWAI'I. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of David Day)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Kaliko'onalani D. Fernandes. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: Hawaii Supreme Court. ), filed by STATE OF HAWAI'I. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Kaliko'onalani D. Fernandes)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Spenser Lotz. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: New Mexico Supreme Court. ), filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Spenser Lotz)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

Remark

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Nov. 4, 2025

Pursuant to 24 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, Junine So shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

Pursuant to 24 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, Sarah E. Smith-Levy shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

Pursuant to 24 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, Katharine Roller shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

Pursuant to 24 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, Elizabeth Scott shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

Pursuant to 24 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, Kelsea Suarez shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

Pursuant to 24 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, Matthew Eisenson shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

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ORDER granting [25, 26, 27, and 28] Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Is the Fee Waived: No Signed by Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (ww) Service on parties made. (Main Document 29 replaced on 11/7/2025 to correct a typographical error) (aoc). Modified on 11/7/2025 (aoc). (Entered: 11/05/2025)

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Steven Travis Mayo. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: Supreme Court of Kentucky. ), filed by OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EX REL. ANDY BESHEAR. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Steven Travis Mayo)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

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MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Terrence Vales. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: Supreme Judicial Court. ), filed by COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Terrence Vales)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Remark - Pro Hac Vice Fee Pay (Public)

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Pursuant to 29 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, Carrie Noteboom shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Remark

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Pursuant to 29 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, David D. Day shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Pursuant to 29 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, KalikoOnalani D. Fernandes shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Pursuant to 29 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, Joseph Spenser Lotz shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

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ORDER granting [30 and 31] Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission in Court. Is the Fee Waived: No Signed by Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (ww) Service on parties made. (Entered: 11/06/2025)

Nov. 6, 2025

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**STRICKEN PURSUANT TO 38 ORDER FILED ON 11/7/2025.** MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Ryan Pesch. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: Minnesota Supreme Court. ), filed by STATE OF MINNESOTA. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Ryan Pesch)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) Modified on 11/10/2025 (aoc). (Entered: 11/06/2025)

Nov. 6, 2025

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Remark

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Nov. 6, 2025

Pursuant to 32 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, Steven Travis Mayo shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 6, 2025

Pursuant to 32 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Participation in Case, Terrence Vales shall enter a Notice of Appearance (pro hac vice) and pay the required $75.00 fee. (aoc)

Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 6, 2025

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MOTION to Withdraw 33 MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Ryan Pesch. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: Minnesota Supreme Court. )MOTION For Pro Hac Vice participation in Case (Attorney: Ryan Pesch. Is attorney admitted to her/his highest state court? Yes. Name of court: Minnesota Supreme Court. ), filed by STATE OF MINNESOTA.Response due by 11/21/2025.(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

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ORDER granting 34 motion to withdraw prior motion for pro hac vice participation in this case and finding as moot 33 motion for pro hac vice participation in this case. Signed by Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (ww) Service on parties made. (aoc). Modified on 11/10/2025 to upload pdf order(aoc). (Entered: 11/07/2025)

Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

Remark - Pro Hac Vice Fee Pay (Public)

Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

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

Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance pro hac vice by Matthew Benjamin Eisenson for NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY . (Filing fee $75, Receipt number AUSFCC-10865319) (Eisenson, Matthew) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan T Rose for STATE OF VERMONT . (Rose, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance pro hac vice by Kalikoonalani Diara Fernandes for STATE OF HAWAI'I . (Filing fee $75, Receipt number AUSFCC-10867201) (Fernandes, Kalikoonalani) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance pro hac vice by Kelsea Suarez for NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY . (Filing fee $75, Receipt number AUSFCC-10868001) (Suarez, Kelsea) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Catherine M. Yang for USA . (Yang, Catherine) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by David Dana Day for STATE OF HAWAI'I ., NOTICE of Appearance pro hac vice by David Dana Day for STATE OF HAWAI'I . (Filing fee $75, Receipt number AUSFCC-10871867) (Day, David) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Wilkes for STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA . (Wilkes, Daniel) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Nov. 13, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Katharine Roller for ILLINOIS FINANCE AUTHORITY . (Roller, Katharine) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Scott for ILLINOIS FINANCE AUTHORITY . (Scott, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Will Stephens for DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA . (Stephens, Will) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Dylan Redor for CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION . (Redor, Dylan) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

Nov. 20, 2025

Nov. 20, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance pro hac vice by Chun Ling Junine So for STATE OF WASHINGTON . (Filing fee $75, Receipt number AUSFCC-10899925) (So, Chun Ling Junine) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

Nov. 21, 2025

Nov. 21, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance pro hac vice by Sarah Elizabeth Smith-Levy for STATE OF WASHINGTON . (Filing fee $75, Receipt number AUSFCC-10900098) (Smith-Levy, Sarah) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

Nov. 21, 2025

Nov. 21, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance pro hac vice by Joseph Spenser Lotz for STATE OF NEW MEXICO . (Filing fee $75, Receipt number AUSFCC-10925575) (Lotz, Joseph) (Entered: 12/04/2025)

Dec. 4, 2025

Dec. 4, 2025

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MOTION to Stay, filed by All Defendants.Response due by 12/23/2025.(Yang, Catherine) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

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Dec. 9, 2025

RECAP

Status Conference Order

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

STATUS CONFERENCE ORDER (NON-PDF - Docket Text Order Only): Telephonic Status Conference set for 12/12/2025 04:00 PM ET before Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. Signed by Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (bs) Service on parties made.

Dec. 9, 2025

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Scheduled Proceeding Hearing Set: REPORTER PRESENT. Status Conference set for 12/12/2025 04:00 PM in Chambers (Telephonic) before Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (fm)

Dec. 10, 2025

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Scheduled Proceeding Hearing Set

Dec. 10, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Carter for STATE OF MINNESOTA . (Carter, Brian) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

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RESPONSE to 50 MOTION to Stay, filed by CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS FINANCE AUTHORITY, MARYLAND CLEAN ENERGY CENTER, NEVADA CLEAN ENERGY FUND, NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EX REL. ANDY BESHEAR, PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, STATE OF ARIZONA, STATE OF COLORADO, STATE OF CONNECTICUT, STATE OF HAWAI'I, STATE OF MAINE, STATE OF MICHIGAN, STATE OF MINNESOTA, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, STATE OF NEW MEXICO, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, STATE OF OREGON, STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, STATE OF VERMONT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.Reply due by 12/18/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A: Arizona v. EPA - Defs. Opp'n to PI, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B: MCEC Mootness Letter, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C: MCEC Mootness Letter, # 4 Exhibit Attachment D: Arizona v. EPA - Defs.' Mot. Transfer, # 5 Exhibit Attachment E: Harris County v. EPA - Defs' Opp'n to PI, # 6 Exhibit Attachment F: RI AFL v. EPA - Defs' Mot. Transfer, # 7 Exhibit Attachment G: Arizona v. EPA - Pls' Mot for PI, # 8 Exhibit Attachment H: Protective Petition for Review, # 9 Exhibit Attachment I: Joint Consent to Hold in Abeyance)(Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

1 Exhibit Attachment A: Arizona v. EPA - Defs. Opp'n to PI

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2 Exhibit Attachment B: MCEC Mootness Letter

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3 Exhibit Attachment C: MCEC Mootness Letter

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4 Exhibit Attachment D: Arizona v. EPA - Defs.' Mot. Transfer

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5 Exhibit Attachment E: Harris County v. EPA - Defs' Opp'n to PI

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6 Exhibit Attachment F: RI AFL v. EPA - Defs' Mot. Transfer

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7 Exhibit Attachment G: Arizona v. EPA - Pls' Mot for PI

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8 Exhibit Attachment H: Protective Petition for Review

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9 Exhibit Attachment I: Joint Consent to Hold in Abeyance

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Minute Entry - Telephonic status conference was held on December 12, 2025 before Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. Was the proceeding sealed to the public? No. If Yes, only parties to the case may order a copy of the transcript. Proceeding held in Washington, DC. [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. (bs)

Dec. 12, 2025

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Status Conference

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Scheduled Proceeding Hearing Set: REPORTER PRESENT. Oral Argument set for 1/21/2026 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7/VTC (Zoom) before Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (fm)

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

Set Scheduled Proceeding Hearing Deadline

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Notice of Filing Certified Transcript for proceedings held on December 12, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (ac7) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

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CERTIFIED TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on December 12, 2025 before Judge Loren A. Smith. Total No. of Pages: 1-9. Procedures Re: Electronic Transcripts and Redactions. To order a copy of the transcript, click HERE. Notice of Intent to Redact due 12/23/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/13/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/13/2026. (ac7) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

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Dec. 16, 2025

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ORDER Setting Oral Argument/Hearing on Motion. SCHEDULING ORDER: (Prehearing Submissions due by 1/9/2026). Oral Argument set for 1/21/2026 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7 before Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. Signed by Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (bs) Service on parties made. (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF re: 52 Response to Motion,,,,,, filed by CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS FINANCE AUTHORITY, MARYLAND CLEAN ENERGY CENTER, NEVADA CLEAN ENERGY FUND, NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EX REL. ANDY BESHEAR, PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, STATE OF ARIZONA, STATE OF COLORADO, STATE OF CONNECTICUT, STATE OF HAWAI'I, STATE OF MAINE, STATE OF MICHIGAN, STATE OF MINNESOTA, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, STATE OF NEW MEXICO, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, STATE OF OREGON, STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, STATE OF VERMONT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. (Gorodetsky, Lauren) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF re: 50 Motion to Stay, filed by All Defendants. (Yang, Catherine) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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ORDER granting 50 Motion to Stay. The Court hereby imposes a stay on all proceedings until April 21, 2026. At the same time, the parties are directed to file a status report on or before April 13, 2026. Plaintiffs' status report should apprise the Court of the progress in the federal district court litigation. Defendant's status report should advise the Court of what steps it must take to proceed in this case. Once the Court receives the parties' materials, it will then determine whether litigation should resume in this matter or if the stay should be extended for another three months. Signed by Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. (mp) Service on parties made. (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Jan. 21, 2026

Jan. 21, 2026

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Oral Argument

Jan. 21, 2026

Jan. 21, 2026

Minute Entry - Oral Argument held in Washington, DC 1/21/2026 before Senior Judge Loren A. Smith. Was the proceeding sealed to the public? N. If Yes, only parties to the case may order a copy of the transcript. [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. (bs)

Jan. 21, 2026

Jan. 21, 2026

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Notice of Filing Certified Transcript for proceedings held on January 21, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (aoc) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

- United States (national) -

Case Type(s):

Public Accommodations/ Contracting/ Organizational Discrimination

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 15, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A coalition of 22 states, the District of Columbia, and public energy agencies

Plaintiff Type(s):

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

United States of America

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Tucker Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1491

Other Dockets:

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

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Damages

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Amount Defendant Pays: N/A

Issues

General/Misc.:

Funding

Government services

Environmental Justice and Resources:

Funding

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