Energy Star under fire, faces major overhaul
Inhabitat
“The Energy Star Program may be facing a major overhaul after congressional auditors reported that they were able to receive certification for a number of ridiculous fake products including a gasoline-powered alarm clock. Maine’s Senator Susan Collins announced that this week she will be proposing changes to the program, which has drawn fire from all sides for issuing faulty certifications.”

New Lead Paint Regulations: Do They Go Too Far?
DIY Life
Writer Kathy Price-Robinson raises the question, “Is a new lead safety law for professional renovators too much government? Or just enough?”

On Home Sales, Curb Your Enthusiasm
WSJ.com Developments blog
“Sales of homes entered into contract jumped by the largest margin in more than eight years, Weiss Research notes, with broad-based regional strength. The excitement is understandable. Housing has been so bad for so long that it’s easy to get giddy over a great statistic. But, while this is good news, proceed with caution.”

Tech coalition to Obama: Set home energy info free
CNet.com Green Tech blog
“A group of consumer technology companies, including Google, General Electric, and Intel, on Monday urged President Obama to create policies that give consumers better access to home energy information. In a letter, 47 companies and nongovernmental organizations said that making detailed data on electricity and fuel use available to consumers is a key step toward meeting national energy and environmental goals.”