Wendy Merritt

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Recycling Won't Save Us, But Greed Might - Newsweek

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 9:29 am
Recycling Won't Save Us, But Greed Might Newsweek … decade of Earth Days, and can recall brief presentations at my Episcopal Montessori (a bit redundant, that) about pollution, recycling, an...
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Toyota to dispatch all 900 new graduates to work in factories - istockAnalyst.com (press release)

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 6:03 am
Toyota to dispatch all 900 new graduates to work in factories istockAnalyst.com (press release) The operating rates of Toyota factories have been picking up recently on the back of subsidies and tax b...
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Conserving energy helps save money at schools - Fenton Tri County Times

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 5:42 am
Conserving energy helps save money at schools Fenton Tri County Times Natural gas consumption is down 69 percent, decreasing costs 76 percent. Electricity consumption is down 35 percent, saving 32 per...
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Firewood can save on heating bills - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 5:06 am
Firewood can save on heating bills Milwaukee Journal Sentinel … low-priced natural gas this heating season, it's not a bad idea to at least look at heating or partially heating with firewood...
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The reality of energy efficiency - Daily Gleaner

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 4:02 am
The reality of energy efficiency Daily Gleaner Did we forget how to build fuel - efficient cars? Actually no, we didn't. In fact, since 1983 we have made huge strides in improving fuel efficiency ...
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'Clunkers' no longer cluttering Cenla dealers' lots - Alexandria Town Talk

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 2:54 am
'Clunkers' no longer cluttering Cenla dealers' lots Alexandria Town Talk The average fuel efficiency of trade-ins was less than 16 miles per gallon, compared to about 25 mpg for the new ca...
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A smarter grid - Baltimore Sun

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 2:22 am
A smarter grid Baltimore Sun If the plan is approved, BGE officials say consumers could save billions of dollars by reducing energy use during peak periods. BGE customers would benefit … and mor...
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Mayor has ideas to save jobs - The Morning Journal

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 1:37 am
Mayor has ideas to save jobs The Morning Journal Lower gas prices helped save big bucks in the Street Department, Mantini said. The general fund will reduce expenditures by about $54000, the street fu...
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Handlebars | Aprilia RSV 4 Factory Race-Ready and Road-Worthy - New York Times

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 11:24 pm
Handlebars | Aprilia RSV 4 Factory Race-Ready and Road-Worthy New York Times Gas mileage was in the low 30s — I'll take that in a machine that can hit 124 miles an hour in 7.8 seconds, according...
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California to withhold a bigger chunk of paychecks - Los Angeles Times

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 10:47 pm
California to withhold a bigger chunk of paychecks Los Angeles Times Yet Erika Wendt, 28, of San Diego said she already lived on a tight budget: She bikes to work, for instance, to save on gasoline an...
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Oshkosh Features Fuel Efficient Military Vehicle at Hybrid Truck Users Forum - Trading Markets (press release)

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 10:47 pm
Oshkosh Features Fuel Efficient Military Vehicle at Hybrid Truck Users Forum Trading Markets (press release) The Oshkosh propulse vehicle , the company noted, provides a substantial fuel economy impro...
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Parents: Why make money talk taboo? - Marketplace (blog)

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 10:02 pm
Marketplace (blog) Parents: Why make money talk taboo? Marketplace (blog) Or buying a car and putting gas in it. I didn't have a clue about how to save money or being reasonable about spending it....
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GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Equinox are classy cousins - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 9:53 pm
GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Equinox are classy cousins Milwaukee Journal Sentinel You've likely seen commercials touting GM's great gas mileage and it says these two get best-in-class mileage too. ...
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Daylight Savings: 3 Reasons to End It - FOX Charlotte

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 7:52 pm
Daylight Savings: 3 Reasons to End It FOX Charlotte There are those who ask if Benjamin Franklin's idea that we should shift the hours of the day to save money passed its usefulness? The American ...
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Stanford Law School Appoints Deborah Sivas as the Inaugural Luke W. Cole … - Reuters

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 7:50 pm
Stanford Law School Appoints Deborah Sivas as the Inaugural Luke W. Cole … Reuters Sivas`s recent litigation successes include challenging the Bush administration`s gas mileage standards for SUV...
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Better 'Muscle' Engines Key to Detroit's Future and Climate? - Baltimore Sun

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 6:11 pm
Better 'Muscle' Engines Key to Detroit's Future and Climate? Baltimore Sun The increasing importance consumers attach to fuel efficiency gives the Obama administration an opening for its a...
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Quarter of state's stimulus cash has been spent so far - Seattle Times

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 3:04 pm
Quarter of state's stimulus cash has been spent so far Seattle Times The federal money happens to coincide with a peak in highway spending using state gas -tax funding approved by voters during th...
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New Jersey Celebrates 10 Millionth CFL Milestone - Reuters

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 3:02 pm
New Jersey Celebrates 10 Millionth CFL Milestone Reuters “Throughout the state, people have taken action to reduce their energy use, protect the environment, save money , and contribute to a cle...
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Finding the Best Station Wagon - Wall Street Journal

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 2:50 pm
Finding the Best Station Wagon Wall Street Journal They turned out to be nearly as versatile as Swiss Army knives, and were generally more fuel efficient than SUVs and crossovers. … and more »...
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Hypermiling eléctrico: Tesla Roadster recorre 501 km con una sola carga - Autoblog (blog)

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 2:31 pm
Hypermiling eléctrico: Tesla Roadster recorre 501 km con una sola carga Autoblog (blog) No es ningún secreto que tan atractivos como son los vehículos eléctricos, mucha gente recela de los mismos ...
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Free Webinar on November 17: "PA's Electricity Deregulation: How to Save Money … - PR Web (press release)

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 1:13 pm
Free Webinar on November 17: “PA's Electricity Deregulation: How to Save Money … PR Web (press release) The webinar, “PA's Electricity Deregulation: How to Save Money with El...
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Veterans invited to save on utility bills in program - Ellicott City View

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 11:16 am
Veterans invited to save on utility bills in program Ellicott City View The American Legion & VFW of Howard County are inviting eligible veterans to save money on their electric and gas bills. In 2009...
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Setting the record straight on biofuels bill - Wis Opinion

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 11:12 am
Setting the record straight on biofuels bill Wis Opinion And university research is showing that, contrary to earlier claims, automobiles are getting better gas mileage on midrange ethanol blends, as ...
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WREX.com – Rockford's News LeaderIllinois State Police getting new patrol cars - WREX-TV

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:46 am
WREX.com – Rockford's News LeaderIllinois State Police getting new patrol cars WREX-TV … patrol Illinois highways by reducing the overall expense related to the increased maintenance and d...
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In the Edison Tradition - Market Wire (press release)

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:25 am
Market Wire (press release) In the Edison Tradition Market Wire (press release) In addition to the fuel - efficiency upgrades, the new vehicles use light-emitting diode (LED) lighting to warn surround...
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Truck Fleets Prioritize Fuel Savings, High-Tech Features - Environmental Leader

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:05 am
Environmental Leader Truck Fleets Prioritize Fuel Savings, High-Tech Features Environmental Leader The study shows trucks will become more fuel efficient , environmentally sound and safer due to the a...
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How ETNs Can Save Taxes Over ETFs (UNG, USO) - The Business Insider

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 9:55 am
How ETNs Can Save Taxes Over ETFs (UNG, USO) The Business Insider Given the tracking and tax problems surrounding ETFs such as United States Natural Gas (UNG), United States Oil (USO), and many others...
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How ETNs Can Save Taxes Over ETFs (UNG, USO) - The Business Insider

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 9:55 am
How ETNs Can Save Taxes Over ETFs (UNG, USO) The Business Insider Given the tracking and tax problems surrounding ETFs such as United States Natural Gas (UNG), United States Oil (USO), and many others...
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Driving Toward Greener Autos - North American Press Syndicate

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 9:31 am
Driving Toward Greener Autos North American Press Syndicate Automotive aluminum is lightweight to help increase gas mileage . In fact, a 5 to 7 percent fuel savings can be realized for every 10 percen...
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A Conversation With the 2009 Nobel Prize Winner in Economics - Motley Fool

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 11:00 am
A Conversation With the 2009 Nobel Prize Winner in Economics Motley Fool Companies can save a lot of money if they retool and refit their buildings such that they do two things at the same time: They ...
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Four Wacky Yet Enlightening Videos Highlighting Money-Saving Gas Tips 'Walk … - Reuters

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 9:02 am
Four Wacky Yet Enlightening Videos Highlighting Money - Saving Gas Tips 'Walk … Reuters Four Wacky Yet Enlightening Videos Highlighting Money - Saving Gas Tips 'Walk Off' with Top Pr...
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Ford's Electric Car for 2011: One for the Masses? - Seeking Alpha (blog)

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 8:02 am
Ford's Electric Car for 2011: One for the Masses? Seeking Alpha (blog) Early adopters will not shell out $40000 for an EV to save money over a sedan for less than half that cost. For mass market s...
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Sale of alternative fuel vehicles on the rise:Capgemini survey - domain-B

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 7:28 am
Sale of alternative fuel vehicles on the rise:Capgemini survey domain-B … Russia, the UK and the US - shows that green vehicle ownership continues its upward trend; 41 per cent own a fuel - effi...
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Stealing Current: lojack goes no-power for hybrids - Autoblog (blog)

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 6:07 am
Stealing Current: lojack goes no-power for hybrids Autoblog (blog) Besides, in the car theft capital that is California, the last thing you need is lojack for hybrids: you'll find most of them hyp...
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Eye Opener: The government's greener wheels - Washington Post

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 5:55 am
Eye Opener: The government's greener wheels Washington Post The government's recent big purchase of fuel - efficient vehicles is almost complete and has significantly improved its fuel consump...
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Pay less to stay warm this winter - CNNMoney.com

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 5:36 am
Pay less to stay warm this winter CNNMoney.com If you use natural gas , you'll spend $434 to $1044 to keep your home toasty, according to the Energy Information Administration. That is 3% to 22% l...
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Getting the most out of car's fuel - Sarnia Observer

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 5:22 am
Getting the most out of car's fuel Sarnia Observer In the case of speeding, gas mileage decreases rapidly when a car travels above 100 kilometres per hour. In general, for each five kph you drive ...
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Google Powermeter to monitor your home energy use - T3

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 4:33 am
guardian.co.uk Google Powermeter to monitor your home energy use T3 Google wants to save the planet and save you money - with the Google Powermeter being its weapon of choice. The Guardian is reportin...
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Toyota Stays Ahead Of Volkswagen In Global Sales - Wall Street Journal

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 4:13 am
Toyota Stays Ahead Of Volkswagen In Global Sales Wall Street Journal “In the short-term, Toyota will further boost its sales” as subsidies and tax breaks to promote fuel - efficient vehicl...
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Bond Weakling California Shows States' Failure to Disclose Debt - Bloomberg

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 2:48 am
Bond Weakling California Shows States' Failure to Disclose Debt Bloomberg California was expected to save $350 million using Build America Bonds instead of tax-exempt debt, said Dresslar, the trea...
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Farmers criticise climate change expert's vegetarian call - WalesOnline

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 2:45 am
Boston Globe Farmers criticise climate change expert's vegetarian call WalesOnline He said: “Methane is 23 times more powerful than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas , and it has been estimated...
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Stimulus grant to cut cost of BGE 'smart meters' - Baltimore Sun

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 2:22 am
FOXNews Stimulus grant to cut cost of BGE 'smart meters' Baltimore Sun Under the BGE plan, customers could save money by conserving electricity on certain days between 2 pm and 7 pm, a period ...
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Stimulus grant to cut cost of BGE 'smart meters' - Baltimore Sun

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 2:22 am
FOXNews Stimulus grant to cut cost of BGE 'smart meters' Baltimore Sun Under the BGE plan, customers could save money by conserving electricity on certain days between 2 pm and 7 pm, a period ...
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Exclusive: How Current Energy Policy Puts the Future Prosperity and Freedom of … - Family Security Matters

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 2:04 am
Family Security Matters Exclusive: How Current Energy Policy Puts the Future Prosperity and Freedom of … Family Security Matters Better gas mileage for automobiles, ethanol production, electric ...
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Exclusive: How Current Energy Policy Puts the Future Prosperity and Freedom of … - Family Security Matters

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 2:04 am
Family Security Matters Exclusive: How Current Energy Policy Puts the Future Prosperity and Freedom of … Family Security Matters Better gas mileage for automobiles, ethanol production, electric ...
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Honda raises forecast, avoids loss for first half - Jamaica Observer

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:53 am
Boston Globe Honda raises forecast, avoids loss for first half Jamaica Observer Honda as well as rival Toyota Motor Corp are enjoying the benefits of government incentives for fuel efficient and gasol...
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Honda raises forecast, avoids loss for first half - Jamaica Observer

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:53 am
Boston Globe Honda raises forecast, avoids loss for first half Jamaica Observer Honda as well as rival Toyota Motor Corp are enjoying the benefits of government incentives for fuel efficient and gasol...
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AlertMe Energy Launches with Google and British Gas - Reuters

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:02 am
AlertMe Energy Launches with Google and British Gas Reuters It clearly displays the home`s energy use and makes it easy to see the impact of changes over time to save money and energy. “Many con...
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AlertMe Energy Launches with Google and British Gas - Reuters

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:02 am
AlertMe Energy Launches with Google and British Gas Reuters It clearly displays the home`s energy use and makes it easy to see the impact of changes over time to save money and energy. “Many con...
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AlertMe Energy Launches with Google and British Gas - Business Wire (press release)

Wendy Merritt posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:00 am
AlertMe Energy Launches with Google and British Gas Business Wire (press release) It clearly displays the home's energy use and makes it easy to see the impact of changes over time to save money a...
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